Yet again another ? about protein slime on top of water

[luntiz]

Having been adding garlic extract to my food for my ich-ed fish, I am developing a huge amount of the "protein slime" on the surface of the water.

So my question is, what is the best way to get rid of it?

TIA

 

[dralarms]

I think a skimmer.

 

[Kohan Bros.]

try adjusting your skimmer if u have i if u dont i highly sugest that u get 1, face a power head to create a riple effect at the top of the water to take care of it or if all esle fails just scrap it off the top

 

[MT79]

I'd say 1) a good skimmer 2) use minimal amounts of food additives (as your finding out they can quickly foul your tank) 3) 20-25% water change 4) aggitate the waters surface w/ a power head in order to keep the DOC's in the water column where a skimmer can take care of them.