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Slakker · 05/10/2007, 12:28 AM

If you have a good amount of surface agitation, would that work similarly to a surface skimmer in mixing up things that might build up on the surface? If you're doing 10-15% water changes every week, would that disturbance be sufficient to avoid a film buildup?

Also, is there a DIY surface skimming solution somewhere just in case either of those things don't do it?

05/10/2007, 12:28 AM	#13
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	If you have a good amount of surface agitation, would that work similarly to a surface skimmer in mixing up things that might build up on the surface? If you're doing 10-15% water changes every week, would that disturbance be sufficient to avoid a film buildup? Also, is there a DIY surface skimming solution somewhere just in case either of those things don't do it? __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics