Cloudy Water Surface?

SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:12 am

Ok, so I have a BW tank with F8's,

SG @ 1.008
Ammonia @ 0 ppm
Nitrites @ 0 ppm
Nitrates @ 0 ppm
pH of 8.0, give or take 0.2 at any time.

Now, my surface water has like cloudy patches all over it? I have no previous experience with anything but FW, so I haven't the slighest if this is normal/ok or if I need to do something about it....

Here is an image and the last is a link to a movie since the pic makes it looks sit-still.

Thanks

Adventim · Post by **Adventim** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:53 am

If you have a HOB filter the same thing happened to me. Just raise the water level a bit.

SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:55 am

Those aren't bubbles, its like a filmy coat... And water level is like way close to topped off.

Boxermom · Post by **Boxermom** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:04 pm

Probably just not enough surface aggitation.

SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:22 pm

I have a Fluval 204 AND Penguin 330 running with a powerhead on the side?

(Both filters cuz of the Fluval gettin broken in)

SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:27 pm

I think you're right cuz when I had air-stones, this never happened... But I will NEVER got back to air pumps... SO LOUD!!!! I just re-directed my powerhead to aim as str8 up as it can, and pulled it as close to the top as possible... But I don't think this will fix it... But I'll watch incase it does.

Any other possibilities or advice?

Boxermom · Post by **Boxermom** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:29 pm

Whisper air pumps are almost inaudible. I have air pumps on every one of my tanks except the 1g and I can't hear a single air pump.

fatpuffer · Post by **fatpuffer** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:30 pm

Use a Fluval surface skimmer attachment that can be bought in most stores.

Js

SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:33 pm

but the bubble are loud too... It all drives me insane. And I'm about to move into a TINY dorm room and just cannot tollerate the air... Should I maybe get a more powerful powerhead?

Post by **RTR** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:38 am

Get the surface extractor - they do work.

I do agree about bubbles and airpumps, NIMT.

Phaedrus · Post by **Phaedrus** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:30 am

I've seen the fluval surface skimmer, but I didn't take the plunge to try it out. Maybe I'll pick it up the next time I'm out.

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:52 am

Lay a paper towel across the top & lift it off. That will get it off. No big worries though.

SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:02 am

I'll look for that Fluval attachment when I'm out next and lecha guys know.

Thanks.

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:14 am

Pufferpunk wrote:Lay a paper towel across the top & lift it off. That will get it off. No big worries though.

That works for everyone but me i think

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:48 am

O don't even bother when I get that. It eventually goes away.

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