Surface scunge

[Stella]

How do i get rid of scunge (like a thin grey oil slick) off the surface of the tank?

We have just set it up, and I think it is mostly from not rigorously cleaning the river gravel beforehand....

Thanks

Stella

[Caryl]

Gently lie some paper towel on the surface then lift immediately. Repeat until scum has gone.

[alanmin4304]

Another way is to skim it with a jug or similar

[beachy]

You could use a surface skimmer if the problem is ongoing.

[sharn]

i get this from time to time if i move my outlet far below the surface. i find increasing surface agitation normally knocks it right back, if not the paper towel method works fine

[smidey]

I got that grey oil slick type stuff on the surface when a few peas i had put in for the BN catfish were uneaten for a day, did a water change & it disapeared.

[Devon]

ive never had it before

[sharn]

i have always been told its a protein film, salties need skimmers cause they must get really bad ones on their tanks but normally freshies are ok.

[Caryl]

I get it occasionally if I overfeed too much at once.