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01-30-2007, 01:44 PM

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I have a thin opaque scum that builds up about 24hrs after a water change that i can't seem to get rid of. I have tried adjusting the output from my external canister filter to be just under the surface and have good circulation and an air stone at night but it keeps returning. Co2 is good as confirmed by calibrated drop checker method, 55w AHS lighting over 16G tank & EI ferts. Glosso expanding, tonina, rotala occultifolia, blyxa, hair grass are all growing well. How do i get rid of it and stop it from returning


You mention using a canister filter.. you can purchase surface skimming attachments from Eheim, Fluval, etc.. that effectively remove surface film in freshwater tanks. I have used the Eheim version and it was very effective providing the water level doesn't fluctuate more than 1/2 inch.

RAS

P.S. Attached is a pic
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Richard Santink
Mississippi Mills, ON Canada

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125g macroalgae-only tank
Non-CO2
2 x 30W 18K lighting
overdosin' Fe & I
Codium fragile
Chondrus crispus
Chaetomorpha spp.
Corallina officinalis
Zostera marina

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