there is a layer of stuff on the top of the water in my reef. it looks like oil would if it were in the water. its not a thick layer like oil but it is deff not a good thing. how does one get rid of it.
surface layer
- Thread starter fatsolomon
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Your skimmer should pick it up but it wont if it can't reach it. 
You have to have some good surface aggitation like a aquaclear on the back to get the surface to mix with the rest of the tank and then your skimmer will pick it up.
You have to have some good surface aggitation like a aquaclear on the back to get the surface to mix with the rest of the tank and then your skimmer will pick it up.