duke33 Jack Dempsey MFK Member May 18, 2007 3,059 2 38 63 WV Oct 29, 2007 #1 I bought a big can of TetraMin Tropical Flakes. Now the water surface is "oily" This can't be good is it? Breeder tanks with only sponge filters.
I bought a big can of TetraMin Tropical Flakes. Now the water surface is "oily" This can't be good is it? Breeder tanks with only sponge filters.
duke33 Jack Dempsey MFK Member May 18, 2007 3,059 2 38 63 WV Oct 29, 2007 #2 It even says clear water formula on the can!
Miguel Ole Dawg MFK Member Dec 28, 2006 15,870 28 89 Very much south.. Oct 29, 2007 #3 you sure its from the pellets? As one once said, what we miss by not having fw skimmers....
duke33 Jack Dempsey MFK Member May 18, 2007 3,059 2 38 63 WV Oct 29, 2007 #4 It's flake food, and I'm pretty sure it's whats done it.
G guppy Small Squiggly Thing Apr 15, 2005 11,595 89 0 confused, lost, and lonely Oct 30, 2007 #5 Since you are running only sponge filters you might want to add a bubble wand to increase surface motion, that should help.
Since you are running only sponge filters you might want to add a bubble wand to increase surface motion, that should help.
ewurm Aimara MFK Member Jan 27, 2006 28,496 79 132 16 * Oct 30, 2007 #6 duke33;1234443; said: I bought a big can of TetraMin Tropical Flakes. Now the water surface is "oily" This can't be good is it? Breeder tanks with only sponge filters. Click to expand... TetraMin sucks. Do not use.
duke33;1234443; said: I bought a big can of TetraMin Tropical Flakes. Now the water surface is "oily" This can't be good is it? Breeder tanks with only sponge filters. Click to expand... TetraMin sucks. Do not use.
W Wolf3101 Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 26, 2007 3,303 19 0 68 Arizona Oct 30, 2007 #7 Thats a binding agent in the fish kibble. A sheet of paper towl laid on the serface of the water for a munite or two will take care of it for you.
Thats a binding agent in the fish kibble. A sheet of paper towl laid on the serface of the water for a munite or two will take care of it for you.
ewurm Aimara MFK Member Jan 27, 2006 28,496 79 132 16 * Oct 30, 2007 #8 Feel free to post threads like these in the Fish Disease and Health forum, it also encompasses diet. I'll move it for you.
Feel free to post threads like these in the Fish Disease and Health forum, it also encompasses diet. I'll move it for you.
