Hi,
Im currently battling with an oil-like surface scum. I have started dipping a cup just below the surface during each water change to try and remove as much of it (without collecting too much water) as I can, but it seems to return within a day or two. Ive also now tried laying paper towels on the surface for a few seconds in the hope this will absorb it, but havent done this long enough to notice the results. The layer can become very prominent in just a a few days and I have no idea how to combat it.
I have tried limiting the food intake ( fish have always only been fed once a day, but have begun giving a smaller amount) but this also hasn’t helped.
Im currently battling with an oil-like surface scum. I have started dipping a cup just below the surface during each water change to try and remove as much of it (without collecting too much water) as I can, but it seems to return within a day or two. Ive also now tried laying paper towels on the surface for a few seconds in the hope this will absorb it, but havent done this long enough to notice the results. The layer can become very prominent in just a a few days and I have no idea how to combat it.
I have tried limiting the food intake ( fish have always only been fed once a day, but have begun giving a smaller amount) but this also hasn’t helped.