What is this white haze/film on water?

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  1. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    Here is the pics of the white haze/film that is buldont up in my return pump chamber


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    nanomania, Mar 25, 2013
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Most likely protein and bacteria.
     
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  3. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    it looks like curd
     
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    it's hard for me to make it out....what part of the picture is the film in?
     
    oldfishkeeper, Mar 25, 2013
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  5. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    see the return chamber, u cant see the pump...
     
    nanomania, Mar 25, 2013
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  6. Renee@LionfishLair

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    Agreed.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Mar 25, 2013
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