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Simple Solution to Removing Surface Film without an Overflow.

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, 09-30-2013 at 12:56 AM (13091 Views)
Since my aquarium is sumpless, I don't have the added benefit of having the surface of the water constantly being skimmer from falling into the overflow to remove the surface scum that builds up in the aquarium. And rather than purchasing a surface skimmer that looks very unsightly, I though of a simple method that I can do to remove some of the film and hopefully over time get a handle on the situation. During my water change I would use tubing to siphon water from the aquarium into the container. But I thought maybe I should try just taking a glass and pushing it in the aquarium to basically mimic the overflow and remove water and the surface scum. I think it worked quite well and over the course of the next few week it should clear up more than it already has from a single water change.




Surface film covering the aquarium water about 1 week ago.






Surface film covering the aquarium water after Friday's water change.

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  1. melev's Avatar
    I would suggest something else that is much easier and you can do it as frequently as you see fit. Get some sheets of paper out of your printer, and lay one on the oily spot completely. Peel the paper off the surface and all that stuff will stick to the paper. Repeat with another sheet, until it is gone. Just do this from time to time, as needed.
  2. B1N4RY's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by melev
    I would suggest something else that is much easier and you can do it as frequently as you see fit. Get some sheets of paper out of your printer, and lay one on the oily spot completely. Peel the paper off the surface and all that stuff will stick to the paper. Repeat with another sheet, until it is gone. Just do this from time to time, as needed.
    I may have to give this a try. Thanks for the recommendation.