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05/19/2010, 08:17 AM
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Help with my Oceanic 14G Nano!
I have noticed over the last couple of days the top of the water has accumulated some sort of film floating on the surface. I did a water change about a week ago. Everything seems happy enough, clowns/lps corals. I have not tested the water yet. The only thing I have tested in the last couple days is the salinity which is at 1.023. Please advise. I also have noticed an acumulation of some kind of pinkish stuff on my added Koralia powerhead.
 Currently I am using the stock equipment outside of adding the powerhead. |
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05/19/2010, 08:21 AM
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You need more surface agitation. Point that koralia up a little bit so the surface of the water tumbles just a bit.
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05/19/2010, 08:50 AM
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+1 on the surface agitation.
The pink stuff is probably coraline algae, does it wipe of easily or is it ON there? If it does not wipe off it is coraline and a good sign, if it wipes off it is not coraline and a picture would help in IDing what it is.
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05/19/2010, 09:16 AM
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The surface film is DOC's, disolved organic compounds. Surface agitation helps, as does skimming. I'm not sure if they make a skimmer to fit inthe back chamber of that size biocube or not. Another option is to lay a thick paper towel over the surface of the water. The film attaches to the paper towel and is easily removed.
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05/19/2010, 12:14 PM
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