I need a surface skimmer...

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

I assume this is protein... on top of my water I noticed an oil or soap slick. Thin layer of something chemically.

I have not used any soap or oil around my tank!

It's either something that came off my skin as I stuck my arm in and worked on the tank, or something else.

1. Is this typical?
2. What can I do to get rid of the slick?

 

[HN1]

Increasing surface agitation will usually cure it.

 

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

Where does it go if it isn't removed?

 

[e_murray]

Yeah, point a power head twards the surface, it will take care of it. That happens when the water becomes stagnant.

 

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

My powerhead hits the front wall and makes ripples all over the top water. It doesn't boil the water like bubbles... is this a problem?

 

[e_murray]

nope sounds like its just right.

I have one pointed towards the top and it just ripples a bit to keep the water moving around.

 

[SAAVE853]

I had this problem when I was using a HOB filter.....once i put in an overflow box the film was gone!