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friedrice Hobbyist Posts: 87 Kudos: 72 Votes: 3 Registered: 14-Aug-2004	Just wondering how do i get rid of the "oily" film on the surface of the tank. I know that water agitation gets rid of it, but is there any other method?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	My salt water friends incorporate "protein skimmers" with their filters to tackle that problem... Others may reduce the amount of food being offered or simply change the brand for less oily food. Many times the feeding of frozen shrimp and other fish-related frozen foods will cause the residue. --garyroland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Tammy Ultimate Fish Guru Tag what? Posts: 3265 Kudos: 811 Votes: 46 Registered: 08-Aug-2000	You can lay a paper towel on the surface of the water and carefully lift it off. That should help. Make sure you temporarilly turn off anything that is causing surface agitation when you do it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
DoctorJ Big Fish Posts: 344 Kudos: 1159 Votes: 191 Registered: 13-May-2003	When doing a partial water change, you can hold the siphon hose just below the surface of the water. With careful positioning, you can get it to siphon the water off of the surface.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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