beachy Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hey all, tank is now going through the cycle nicely. Ammonia is zero, and nitrite has risen to 0.50 and has been that way for a while now. I have a milky film on the surface of the water that i cant seem to get rid of, i have tried breaking the surface with a powerhead, but it doesnt seem to do much. Does anyone know what this is caused by? will it be an ongoing thing, i was thinking of purchasing a surface skimmer. Also all the coral in my tank is now covered in a brown algae, i have read that this is just part of the cycle, true?, or is it to do with seting up with tap water, as i did? Thanks heaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I have a milky film on the surface of the water that i cant seem to get rid of, i have tried breaking the surface with a powerhead, but it doesnt seem to do much. thats the benefit of having an overflow to a sump Also all the coral in my tank is now covered in a brown algae, i have read that this is just part of the cycle, true?, or is it to do with seting up with tap water, as i did? both. part of the cycle yes, thats why best not to add too much too soon. topping up with tap water is highly likely (being akl water) to make it worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 If you were to drag a sheet of paper across the surface, that should remove it. We freshies use this method, and I'm told it is a build up of proteins. Do you have a skimmer?? Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachy Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 thats the benefit of having an overflow to a sump Yea my last tank had an overflow, my tank before didnt, i wish i had one now :lol: Never mind, i might purchase a surface skimmer and hook it up to a canister with filter wool, and only use it when i get this problem. I used to have a surface skimmer on my old freshwater setup, they can be a real pain. both. part of the cycle yes, thats why best not to add too much too soon. topping up with tap water is highly likely (being akl water) to make it worse Cool thanks, ive been topping up with deep blue pure water, a small bottle has lasted me over a week, prob not efficient but it will do till i can afford a RODI. If you were to drag a sheet of paper across the surface, that should remove it. We freshies use this method, and I'm told it is a build up of proteins. Thanks Alan, i have read that as well, i might give it a go. Do you have a skimmer?? Yes its been running about two weeks now, its seems to be skimming ok, quite wet skimate though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warick hearn Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Deep Blue water isnt safe for marines......they have been caught out by consumer as using tap water to fill there bottles....(pure dew) is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 (pure dew) is safe im glad you said pure dew and not mountain dew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 mountain dew - - - vodka. What's the diff Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostface Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 its easier to drive after skulling a litre of mountain dew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 mountain dew - - - vodka. What's the diff Alan 104 Mountain dew is nothing like vodka. Vodka=alcohol. Mountain Dew= Antifreeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachy Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Deep Blue water isnt safe for marines......they have been caught out by consumer as using tap water to fill there bottles....(pure dew) is safe. ooops my bad :oops: it is pure dew that i am using, it was early this morning when i replied, still half asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeh1 Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Even with a deltec without an overflow or surface skimmer you will get that build up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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