Gunk on top of water?

Saltwater Noob · 04-10-2007, 09:15 PM

Hello,

I notice on top of the water in my tank I am getting like a sticky film any idea what this is also my water is getting a little cloudy someone said I can add charcole but where should I add it in the sump? I ordered my skimmer it shipped today from finsdepot so hope it will be here soon.

boozeman · 04-10-2007, 09:20 PM

that protein film is the reason why overflows are important in getting that top layer of water to the sump where it can run through your brand new skimmer

burning2nd · 04-10-2007, 09:36 PM

airation.... of overflow......

the major thing is brakeing the surface tention... thats the slim pretty much

Woodstock · 04-10-2007, 09:55 PM

That slime is protein/organics/yuckie stuff

Overflows 'skim' the top to remove such slime and route it to the sump where the filters (skimmer/carbon/etc) can remove it.

cheeks69 · 04-10-2007, 10:42 PM

Yes a buildup proteins/organics if they're not being removed by your skimmer they'll accumulate near the surface. I'm sure you can't wait to get that skimmer although carbon can also help remove these organics.

Saltwater Noob · 04-10-2007, 10:58 PM

ok I bought the aquaC remora hang on because my sump is to small for a in the sump it will still suck this stuff out right? Also will my fish be ok till firday/ Sat whent he skimmer gets here?

flricordia · 04-10-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltwater Noob

ok I bought the aquaC remora hang on because my sump is to small for a in the sump it will still suck this stuff out right? Also will my fish be ok till firday/ Sat whent he skimmer gets here?

You can point a couple of power heads toward the surface and keep it broken up if you can't surface skim.

Saltwater Noob · 04-10-2007, 11:21 PM

Yea the powerheads are on order also i just keep breaking it up with my net

sasquatch · 04-10-2007, 11:27 PM

I have used a clean bit of foam to sweep it up, it will stick to the glass and become a mess and cuts your light intensity back a bit, you can put carbon in a fine mesh bag where the water flow is fast,.Steve

Saltwater Noob · 04-10-2007, 11:44 PM

not sure what you mean buy a clean bit of foam

sasquatch · 04-10-2007, 11:50 PM

foam rubber, the stuff you get with filters and such, you can use a paper towel but they are treated

sabodish · 04-10-2007, 11:50 PM

heres a trick you can use between now and then...float some paper towels on the surface for a second...cleans the film right off.

sabodish · 04-10-2007, 11:51 PM

great minds think alike..lol..same post time same idea!

lcstorc · 04-10-2007, 11:51 PM

What are your water parameters? That will make the most difference to the fish short term. A water change could help as well.

Saltwater Noob · 04-11-2007, 12:35 AM

water is great ph and all is fine just have this gunk that is slowing down my water movment an making the tank a little cloudy.

Ok I just used some paper towels on the surface of the water then removed them after 2 sec and now put the top make on seems to have removed at least half the gunk and now water movement seems alot better thanks for the help.

You guys are great and glad you give me input on all my little noob ?'s

04-10-2007, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
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cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gunk on top of water? Yes a buildup proteins/organics if they're not being removed by your skimmer they'll accumulate near the surface. I'm sure you can't wait to get that skimmer although carbon can also help remove these organics. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

04-10-2007, 10:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Saltwater Noob I'm Learning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gunk on top of water? ok I bought the aquaC remora hang on because my sump is to small for a in the sump it will still suck this stuff out right? Also will my fish be ok till firday/ Sat whent he skimmer gets here? __________________ 65 gal Reef Tank 8 gal sump aquaC remora Skimmer w MJ 1200 pump Hydro #3 for flow MJ1200 for flow Current Extreme Pro 6 Bulb T5 Setup Live Stock Yellow Tang - Six Line - Clown - and about 50 red leg hermits - 25 snails - 2 star fish and 2 cucumbers. Corals zoo's and GSP and shrooms surge return pump

04-10-2007, 11:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Saltwater Noob I'm Learning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gunk on top of water? Yea the powerheads are on order also i just keep breaking it up with my net __________________ 65 gal Reef Tank 8 gal sump aquaC remora Skimmer w MJ 1200 pump Hydro #3 for flow MJ1200 for flow Current Extreme Pro 6 Bulb T5 Setup Live Stock Yellow Tang - Six Line - Clown - and about 50 red leg hermits - 25 snails - 2 star fish and 2 cucumbers. Corals zoo's and GSP and shrooms surge return pump

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gunk on top of water? I have used a clean bit of foam to sweep it up, it will stick to the glass and become a mess and cuts your light intensity back a bit, you can put carbon in a fine mesh bag where the water flow is fast,.Steve

04-10-2007, 11:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Saltwater Noob I'm Learning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gunk on top of water? not sure what you mean buy a clean bit of foam __________________ 65 gal Reef Tank 8 gal sump aquaC remora Skimmer w MJ 1200 pump Hydro #3 for flow MJ1200 for flow Current Extreme Pro 6 Bulb T5 Setup Live Stock Yellow Tang - Six Line - Clown - and about 50 red leg hermits - 25 snails - 2 star fish and 2 cucumbers. Corals zoo's and GSP and shrooms surge return pump

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gunk on top of water? foam rubber, the stuff you get with filters and such, you can use a paper towel but they are treated

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gunk on top of water? What are your water parameters? That will make the most difference to the fish short term. A water change could help as well. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

04-11-2007, 12:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Saltwater Noob I'm Learning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gunk on top of water? water is great ph and all is fine just have this gunk that is slowing down my water movment an making the tank a little cloudy. Ok I just used some paper towels on the surface of the water then removed them after 2 sec and now put the top make on seems to have removed at least half the gunk and now water movement seems alot better thanks for the help. You guys are great and glad you give me input on all my little noob ?'s __________________ 65 gal Reef Tank 8 gal sump aquaC remora Skimmer w MJ 1200 pump Hydro #3 for flow MJ1200 for flow Current Extreme Pro 6 Bulb T5 Setup Live Stock Yellow Tang - Six Line - Clown - and about 50 red leg hermits - 25 snails - 2 star fish and 2 cucumbers. Corals zoo's and GSP and shrooms surge return pump

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