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    How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

    I know there are a couple of ways to do this. One is to use a water stream to break up the layer, which is probably not an option, but I will do as a last resort. Two is to use a surface extractor, which doesn't work for me because the front  surface is divided by my background from my filter intake. Also, I don't want to use an airstone to break the surface. Not a fan of the look. I think I've covered everything here, but wanted to know from you guys if I'm missing something. If not, I guess I'll have to rig a power head with a spray-bar of some sort to break the surface tension and push the oil/dust down into the water column to be pushed down into the filter intake...

    thoughts?
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    Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

    my goodness you guys post fast. My poor post didn't stand a chance at staying on the recent list for more than 5min. anyone?

    Don't make me have to pull this car over and make this a global announcement cemented to the top of the recent list....  

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      Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

      Originally posted by houstonfishbox";p="
      my goodness you guys post fast. My poor post didn't stand a chance at staying on the recent list for more than 5min. anyone?

      Don't make me have to pull this car over and make this a global announcement cemented to the top of the recent list....  
       i wish i could help but you already mentioned what i was gonna tell you about the spray bar .. sorry wish i could help
      you a bit better...

      how about a BUMP : for a good question..  :)

      jose

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      • #4
        Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

        You could always get a soup spoon, sit by the tank and stir stir stir.

        Just kidding, you took all the options I would have given, unless you have an overflow and sump or wet/dry. But I think you pretty much covered that too. Sorry fresh out of suggestions. :(
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        • #5
          Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

          Not an expert, but wouldn't a Skimmer do the trick.
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          • #6
            Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

            try making a small hole on the top of your divider so that the top of the water can flow to the back and then you can put what you'd like back there since it wont be seen

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            • #7
              Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

              I have the same problem. My spray bar only covers a certain amount of the oil build-up.  :evil:
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              • #8
                Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

                Since the fish you have displayed are Malawi and Tanganyika fish I would suggest more water movement.
                Its well proven by many including myself that a good current in the tank promotes especially fish from this part of the world good health and good colors...
                I would have to say without a doubt, adding a powerhead (majority hidden if possible in your case) would do you wonders

                Just my 2.3 cents worth.

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                • #9
                  Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

                  Originally posted by Zulaab";p="
                  Since the fish you have displayed are Malawi and Tanganyika fish I would suggest more water movement.
                  Its well proven by many including myself that a good current in the tank promotes especially fish from this part of the world good health and good colors...
                  I would have to say without a doubt, adding a powerhead (majority hidden if possible in your case) would do you wonders

                  Just my 2.3 cents worth.
                  I actually have pretty good water movement. the problem is that it doesn't break the surface of the water because it's all hidden beneath the overhangs of my background and flows at a slight down angle.

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                  • #10
                    Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

                    Originally posted by JGUERRA";p="
                    try making a small hole on the top of your divider so that the top of the water can flow to the back and then you can put what you'd like back there since it wont be seen
                    there was actually a similar thought I had and perhaps we're talking about the same thing, but my idea was to cut a small trough or channel through the top of my background and then install a surface extractor behind the background where my filter intake is located... I might do this... :think:

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                    • #11
                      Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

                      I used to have a skum problem with my 55g drum of make up water.
                      Now I have a small submersable pump on the bottom and a 1/2" tube up to the surface with a "U" bend so that it discharges onto the surface.

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                      • #12
                        Re: How do you keep the surface layer dust/oil to a minimum?

                        Originally posted by houstonfishbox";p="
                        Originally posted by JGUERRA";p="
                        try making a small hole on the top of your divider so that the top of the water can flow to the back and then you can put what you'd like back there since it wont be seen
                        there was actually a similar thought I had and perhaps we're talking about the same thing, but my idea was to cut a small trough or channel through the top of my background and then install a surface extractor behind the background where my filter intake is located... I might do this... :think:
                         yes thats it    do it like that i think itll work..

                        jose

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