Hey guys n' gals. I got a little prob, it seems that despite the fact that my water paramiters are perfict and I do freiquent and large WC's I seem to constantly get this buildup of film on the surface of my water. Im certian it stems from the fact that I generally feed only frozen food/live worms. Is there a way to keep this film at bay? how do I get rid of it? I have spent hrs useing a glass to skim the surface of the water by hand but there has to be an easier way. Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
FW surface film
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iloveoscars702;3574473; said:
I would agree with this as well.
I have a turtle tank that has a canister filter and very little surface movement. That tank usually gets oily looking in a couple days.
On my FW fish tanks they all have surface agitation and I have never seen any build up on the surface.
A Hang on back style filter will help with this. Water movement is the key. If its excessive with proper filtration you may need to evaluate the food your feeding and or feeding habits. Not trying to insinuate your a bad fish keeper but some foods are more oily than others. Silversides can give you a nice oil slick 
(therefore they get silver sides once a week and massivore or tilapia on other days) If there is any alternative to what your feeding you may want to consider it to hinder this from happening.
Hope this helps ,
Tcarswell
(therefore they get silver sides once a week and massivore or tilapia on other days) If there is any alternative to what your feeding you may want to consider it to hinder this from happening.Hope this helps ,
Tcarswell
