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19-05-2007, 11:09 PM | #11 |
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oily surface normal, just try to use a scoop to "skimm" the surface during water changes.
About using Newpaper to absorb, IMO is a "no no " you do not know what chemicals is in the newspaper |
19-05-2007, 11:31 PM | #12 |
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how about those kitchen tissue?those long roll...look like super absorbent to me
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20-05-2007, 01:21 AM | #13 |
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So what exactly is causing the oily surface, and is that surface deadly if not skimmed? I mean, I can't be skimming the surface everyday. What if I take a week off on a vacation?
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20-05-2007, 03:08 AM | #14 |
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its only unsightly. doesnt cause any problems to ur livestock.
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20-05-2007, 11:50 AM | #15 |
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would it be something like vegetable oil release from plants?
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21-05-2007, 12:36 AM | #16 |
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If I'm not wrong, they are the protein from the plants.
You can use rainbar or hang-on filter to "push" the "oil" into the water. Anyway, they are not harmful to your tank. |
23-05-2007, 08:32 PM | #17 |
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Use a surface skimmer. It will do the trick. I have this problem sometime back but after installing surface skimmer, the oily firm is no longer there.
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23-05-2007, 11:01 PM | #18 | |
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btw,if look from under the water up to the surface, does the water beside look 'oily' , also have this abit white and transparent 'dirt' floating together with the 'oily' surface? |
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23-05-2007, 11:51 PM | #19 |
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Ya. Thats the oil layer. just scoop it out if u dun like to see it. But 3 days later u'll see the same thing. haha. so no choice lah. got to be hardworking abit if u dun wana install a surface skimmer.
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24-05-2007, 06:24 PM | #20 |
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I only noticed this in the tank where I don't have a filter. I wonder how thick the layer of oil can get if I totally ignore it? Will my fishes eventuall suffocate?
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