Film on Water Surface!

[InADream]

I dont know how to exactly describe this but if you look at my tank and look up to the surface there is like a white film on the surface... Is this good or bad? How do I get rid of it.. All my water parameters are good and my protein skimmer is running well..

Dream

[melev]

Do you have a powerhead pointed at the surface to make it ripple? That usually will avoid a film, making anything on the surface mix into the water so the skimmer can remove it.

You can blot it away with printer paper. Just place a sheet on the area, and peel it away. Repeat with a few sheets of paper until the surface is clean. This works with the PVC purple primer too. :o

[InADream]

I have a powerhead pointed at the water surface just dont think it is powerful enough... Will try the paper method thanks...

Dream

[sabbath]

I have seen this if the skimmer is not working good.

[InADream]

I have another post in the filtration forum, seeing if anyone can help me with tuning my skimer for better skimming... Any suggestions?

Dream

[melev]

For those that want to help, here's a link to that thread:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1184953

[InADream]

Thanks melev, love your site helped a lot with my ro/di.

Dream

[Roger928]

Even if your skimmer is working well some scum is still likely with a calm surface. It's always a benefit to have ample surface agitation. This will virtually eliminate the scum; making it more available to the skimmer, and also increase / improve gas exchange.

[InADream]

Ok i will pickup a new powerhead this weekend and try and keep the water surface moving... Thanks Guys... Anyone gonna comment on my skimmer...

Dream