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Old 02-02-2014, 11:56 PM   #1
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Please help, i think there is oil on my tank surface
I have started my tank about 2 months ago and everything looks good as well i do regular water change every 15 days however there is alot of oil looking things on my tank surface please helpClick image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1391399757.595293.jpg Views: 73 Size: 89.2 KB ID: 220386Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1391399771.868557.jpg Views: 78 Size: 152.6 KB ID: 220387Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1391399792.185597.jpg Views: 71 Size: 86.9 KB ID: 220388
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Old 02-03-2014, 02:51 PM   #2
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It's a biofilm. It's normal for tanks to get that. A surface skimmer or increased surface agitation will take care of it.
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