What is this mucus-like stuff floating on the surface of my tank? I noticed it after I did a water change about a week ago. At first it looked like an oil-like film. I skimmed most of it out. It came back and clumped up some. I skimmed more today, this is what remains.
Could it be protective coat? The tank is home to a single beta and ghost shrimp.
Also, I have a serious diatom problem but the tank just finished cycling, so I'm not to worried about it. However, upon inspecting the diatoms on one wall on the tank I noticed what appears to be hydra. There are just a few tiny white fan-like structures. I could not get a pic if them, they are too small. I lost 2 ghost shrimp in the past week and I am afraid that hydra is the culprit. How do I treat this issue?
5 gallon planted
1 beta and (now) 2 ghost shrimp
Nitrates 0
Nitrites 0
Ammonia 0
Temp 74F
Could it be protective coat? The tank is home to a single beta and ghost shrimp.
Also, I have a serious diatom problem but the tank just finished cycling, so I'm not to worried about it. However, upon inspecting the diatoms on one wall on the tank I noticed what appears to be hydra. There are just a few tiny white fan-like structures. I could not get a pic if them, they are too small. I lost 2 ghost shrimp in the past week and I am afraid that hydra is the culprit. How do I treat this issue?
5 gallon planted
1 beta and (now) 2 ghost shrimp
Nitrates 0
Nitrites 0
Ammonia 0
Temp 74F