Anybody seen this before?

[findingnemo]

This morning we woke up to a very cloudy tank theres a lot of particles on the water surface , its clear almost plastic like.

 

[Domboski]

Are you using a Fluval? I have seen stuff like that come out of the hosing before. Not sure exactly what it is though. I figured it was the type of sponge I was using in the filter. I decided to remove sponges from my system all together and never saw it again. wait and see what someone else says.

 

[Domboski]

Oh yeah, you may want to list what you are keeping in the tank and information regarding the system (skimmer, pumps, lighting, etc).

 

[findingnemo]

Yes I do have a Fluval. So I guess its that. So did u replace the sponge with something else?

 

[scarf_ace1981]

looks like protein film.

 

[findingnemo]

protein film so do I have to do something to take it out? Water changes?

 

[reefman]

when kalk water gets expose to the air too long, i see this film on surface. i think its from the carbonate binding with the co2 inthe air.

 

[noodleman]

i say its the protein film on the surface, do you have any kind of water movement that stirrs the top of your water? Like a powerhead?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

How about a protien skimmer? Do you have one of those?

 

[andylee]

Calcium precipitation?

 

[findingnemo]

I dont have a skimmer yet my father bought the fluval because his friend recommeded it to him. I change my media on the filter today and did a 10 gallon water change the film went away. I do have a power head but its under water

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I cannot help ou to ID the stuff but I saw that you have a powerhead in the system which is not breaking the surface well. You may want to point it a little upward(only a little so that it won't make a splash on your face:tongue1: ) so that the surface could break-better for aeration purpose, lighting purpose and bringing surface substance to the water column for skimming(assuming you are using intank skimmer) or for the rock to "eat" up the dirt....


HA, you updated just before I finish my post! Oh you don't have skimmer I see.

 

[findingnemo]

hummm, with this power head I cant move it up anymore so I might have to go shopping for a new one .

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

hummm, with this power head I cant move it up anymore so I might have to go shopping for a new one .

get a nozzle for the powerhead that can point up-no need to buy new powehead.

 

[findingnemo]

Oh ok cool

 

[Awibrandy]

HA, you updated just before I finish my post! Oh you don't have skimmer I see.

As WingoAgency said, you really do need to get a protein skimmer. Best of luck.

 

[212jay]

FN If you need any help let me know I'm in Hollywood FL now and maybe able to help you out. LMK
Jay

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

As suggested previously in other threads and in this thread, get a skimmer.

 

[findingnemo]

The problem came back this morning , I went and got the nozzle for the power head hopefully that will make it better. I havent been able to get the skimmer because of space. I will be moving to a house soon so Im waiting so I can set up my tank better there.

 

[matthewdmueller]

A skimmer is a must, it definetly looks like protein slick. I noticed that you have one of those swiveling powerheads, those are nice put they don't do much for surface aggitation. It you get another powerhead look for onw that has a nozzle that can point towards the surface of the water to give you some aggitation. For the most part that will keep the film from building up on the surface put it will not extract the extra protien from the water. That is why you need a skimmer Once you have a skimmer installed and running properly you will be sitting pretty! What kind of rig do you have, tank size, lighting. With some more info someone might be able to suggest a good skimmer for the job and the buck.