Film on top of water

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  1. Antagonist

    Antagonist Bristle Worm

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    ok is there somewhere i can learn how to do this . Drill the holes make a sump and refug and such dont want my fish to die because i was ignorent to the fact you cant replace a overflow with Hob filters
     
    Antagonist, Sep 8, 2008
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  2. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    dude, on my gfs 10 gallon we have no surface skimmering mechanism, chemi pure in a aqua clear filter will clear it up in no time.
     
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  3. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    That film on surface is normal, it is due to an additive or grease, fat on what you are feeding, it will pass, but if you aren't collecting the surface water with your filtration system it will take longer to go away
     
    R34dawn, Sep 8, 2008
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  4. Antagonist

    Antagonist Bristle Worm

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  5. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    what kind of skimmer?
     
    luvreefs23, Sep 8, 2008
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  6. Crabby Jim

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    Yes your protein skimmer sould remove those oils yes. but I have heard that that skimmer may not be the most effective. How big is your tank?
     
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  7. Antagonist

    Antagonist Bristle Worm

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    90 gallon
     
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  8. Antagonist

    Antagonist Bristle Worm

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  9. lunatik_69

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    90g and you dont have a sump? Your 90 isnt drilled? Luna
     
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  10. Antagonist

    Antagonist Bristle Worm

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    no thats what i was asking how to do this
     
    Antagonist, Sep 8, 2008
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