Substance on water surface?

03-16-2011, 07:24 PM
Post #1: MizTanks

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Originally Posted by spartyblaze

I would have to agree... Probably protein. Does it have s rainbowish sheen to it?

Yup :)
03-16-2011, 07:36 PM
Post #2: spartyblaze

I am not sure about pre skimmer boxes - is there any way you could run a HOB in addition to the reefugium?
03-16-2011, 08:30 PM
Post #3: MizTanks

Hob filter or skimmer?
03-16-2011, 08:41 PM
Post #4: binford4000

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Originally Posted by MizTanks

There's an oily looking substance on the surface water of my cycling 26g. I've been using SeaChem's Stability as part of the cycling. I'm also seening a small build-up of foam bubbles. Is it this that I'm seeing? If so, need I be concerned about it? I've added extra flow to the surface via a Korilia 250, yet the film still remains.

does the new tank have an overflow?? I think that's what Patrick meant by no skimming action,It's very normal for a tank without an overflow box to have a protien waste slime.Adding the powerhead as you've already done will break it up some but Hedi's skimmer box she's sending you will take care of the problem.Let's see some pics when you get something in that puppy :snorkel:
03-16-2011, 09:04 PM
Post #5: MizTanks

No overflow. I can't wait to something in this puppy~even a lil hermit would do~I just took a video with the Lunars on and man does she shimmer~I'm so excited!!!