foam/bubble build up?

jeremyTR · 06-29-2012, 02:15 AM

I just started getting a foam/bubble build up on the surface of the water. What's causing this?

**timwag2001** · 06-29-2012, 02:38 AM

eisenbacteria or just regular surface film. do you have surface agitation? you can try putting a cup in and skimming the surface

jeremyTR · 06-29-2012, 02:42 AM

Yea, I have surface agitation from the powerhead. I guess it's not enough though.

Bubblers are great for getting rid of surface scum, I keep one in my 10G floating at the surface so I don't have to see any bubbles and the waterline is crystal clear. I'm going to add an airstone.

06-29-2012, 02:15 AM	#1
jeremyTR Suspended (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 1,578	foam/bubble build up? I just started getting a foam/bubble build up on the surface of the water. What's causing this? __________________ 40B - Shrimp tank ~~~

06-29-2012, 02:42 AM	#3
jeremyTR Suspended (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 1,578	Yea, I have surface agitation from the powerhead. I guess it's not enough though. Bubblers are great for getting rid of surface scum, I keep one in my 10G floating at the surface so I don't have to see any bubbles and the waterline is crystal clear. I'm going to add an airstone. __________________ 40B - Shrimp tank ~~~

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06-29-2012, 02:38 AM	#2
timwag2001 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (59/100%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: upton MA Posts: 3,434	eisenbacteria or just regular surface film. do you have surface agitation? you can try putting a cup in and skimming the surface