ways to remove surface scum?

[ultra spikey]

Ever since i've removed my HOB filter in my 55g, ive noticed a lot of build up on the surface of the water. What ways are there to control this? My set up is just a 55g with a skimmer(no sump/fuge) Im looking for a inexpensive solution. Thanks.

[jag1979]

does your skimmer work ok? W/ a functioning skimmer I am surprised that this would happen

[nano_angel]

i have same set up 0n a 75 aim a p0werhead at the surface

[ultra spikey]

I do have a powerhead aimed at the surface...I just took both of my powerheads out to clean them, and they were clogged with gunk and cheato. Thats probably why I was getting buildup on the surface. Not getting enough flow out of the PH.

[Rustylugnuts]

Is the skimmer a HOB? If so you could probably use one solution to this ive read about . This invloves modifying a specimen container (http://www.petsolutions.com/Professional+Specimen+Containers-I-10810516-I-.aspx) by cutting the hanging bracket off of the top and cutting teeth in the container. Place the powerhead or pump inside the box in such a way that the teeth are above the water level. The scum gets sucked directly into the skimmer and boosts skimmate production.

[Rustylugnuts]

oops i should have said put the teeth AT the water level srry

[Krazy]

you gotta have surface water moving as well, the power head facing up to agiate it some will take care of that problem for ya :)