Milky Water Surface

[f111shy]

hey guys the surface of my water in my new tank is looking a bit odd as if someones added a drop of milk to it but its stayed on the surface?

any ideas what this can be ? cheers

Karl.

 

[ZoddyZod]

it's pretty common, it's a film of 'scum' probably caused by the food you are using - should not be of any concern just ensure you aren't over-feeding.

If you have enough surface agitation from the filter then it will clear up on its own.

 

[f111shy]

i dont currently have any fish in it its still cycling

any other ideas what it can be ?

Karl.

 

[Rummynose]

It could be oils from your skin!? To remove it try laying a paper towel on the surface of the water for a second or two to absorb it.

 

[f111shy]

ill try that now hopefully it goes away, its starting to bug me now.

Karl.

 

[Whitey_144]

ill try that now hopefully it goes away, its starting to bug me now.

Karl.

what i do is get a cup and slowly push it down into the water, it then skims the surface water of the tank...simples

 

[OldMan47]

The paper towel trick has worked for me every time.

 

[mark68]

hi i would add some aireation or angle your filter nozzle to break the surface film .