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02/11/2006, 03:21 PM
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Getting rid of surface scum
What's the best way to deal with surface scum in an undrilled tank? I was thinking about getting a preskimmer to go with my Aqua C skimmer, but the measurements of that thing just make it unrealistic for a 20g.
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02/11/2006, 03:23 PM
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I'm an American
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Long Island, New York
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try laying a few paper towel sheets on the surface of the water.
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02/11/2006, 05:02 PM
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Location: Marquette, Michigan
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An overflow box like a lifereef one with a small sump in the stand and a return pump will keep the surface clean..........and all your evaperation will show up in the sump so the tank is always full.
As i assume you don't have a sump as your tank is not drilled but with an overflow you won't need to drill it. and it's a good spot to dose things |
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02/11/2006, 05:18 PM
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The waste on the surface of the water is exactly what you want your skimmer to remove. The preskimmer may be big and ugly but it's your best choice.
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02/11/2006, 05:23 PM
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Location: Stoneville, NC
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point a powerhead towards the surface and blow it towards the overflow box. thats how i deal with it.
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