[Deflected]

Surface agitation is the only thing that works for me to get rid of it. You can use a bubbler or surface skimmer.

 

[lamiskool]

Two words, eheim 350

 

[H2Ogal]

I believe that the surface "slick" (for lack of a better word) is formed from proteins in the water. Deflection is right that increased agitation will help to prevent/break it up. Some people prefer to install skimmers that remove it from the surface.

 

[discuspaul]

It's a protein film - probably mainly from the fish food - harmless, but good surface agitation should tend to keep it in check.

 

[Absolut Talent]

It's a protein film - probably mainly from the fish food - harmless, but good surface agitation should tend to keep it in check.

Ive had it in my tanks from time to time. Since I added an air driven sponge filter, its been gone.

Little more surface agitation and its gone.

 

[ChrisDiago]

thank you every1 will put an air stone in there tomarrow

 

[dmagerl]

I have my airstone on a timer to turn on only at night when I'm not around to hear it.

 

[Whitesage]

surface agitation is best long term but take a paper towel and quickly lay it on top of the water and pull out, 90% will be gone. it's especially great for beta bowls

 

[stanjam]

This happens on any tank without a good amount of surface agitation. Okay for fish if a bit unsightly. With shrimp I consider it a sign that we need to increase o2 levels.

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