Seems like oil on the water surface

11-03-2008, 08:50 PM

Is it harmful to the shrimps in the tank? Any idea how to get rid of them?

Xmant · 11-03-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by duffy123

Is it harmful to the shrimps in the tank? Any idea how to get rid of them?

Got the similar problem as yours. Removed partial of the water to get rid the oil and replaced with aged water.

12-03-2008, 09:38 AM

Oil on surface is most of the time caused by excess protein. If you have a protein skimmer, it should clear the oil. A cheaper alternative is to have water movement on the surface. Like directing the water output to the surface or just have a air pump.

Try it and let us know..

12-03-2008, 10:13 AM

use a surface skimmer to remove the oil

Aroboy II · 12-03-2008, 11:26 AM

Use a clean kitchen towel (thick tissue) and let the paper absorbs the oil.

12-03-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Aroboy II

Use a clean kitchen towel (thick tissue) and let the paper absorbs the oil.

bro that a good idea !!

Xmant · 12-03-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Aroboy II

Use a clean kitchen towel (thick tissue) and let the paper absorbs the oil.

Tried something similar to that, but didn't work. Maybe I could coup out the oil using fine wire-mesh, made in Japan. I bought one quite some time ago.

12-03-2008, 11:26 AM

i think is true that the oil cos by the food. i use surface skimmer like bro tagore said.

11-03-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
duffy123 Guest Posts: n/a	Seems like oil on the water surface Is it harmful to the shrimps in the tank? Any idea how to get rid of them?

12-03-2008, 09:38 AM	#3
Chiya Guest Posts: n/a	stale water Oil on surface is most of the time caused by excess protein. If you have a protein skimmer, it should clear the oil. A cheaper alternative is to have water movement on the surface. Like directing the water output to the surface or just have a air pump. Try it and let us know..

12-03-2008, 10:13 AM	#4
tagore Guest Posts: n/a	use a surface skimmer to remove the oil

12-03-2008, 11:26 AM	#5
Aroboy II AFC Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 15,946	Use a clean kitchen towel (thick tissue) and let the paper absorbs the oil.

12-03-2008, 11:26 AM	#8
chrisamos Guest Posts: n/a	i think is true that the oil cos by the food. i use surface skimmer like bro tagore said.

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