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jnad
10-20-2011, 01:42 PM
Hello!

The algae scrubber do not take out the surface film in the tank. How do you reefers only using scrubber as filtration deal with the surface film?? Protein ?

jnad
Ace25
10-20-2011, 01:53 PM
powerheads to break it up.. then something to consume or export the oils out of the tank.. bacteria, carbon, skimmer, etc...
kerry
10-20-2011, 02:20 PM
I have a lot of surface tension (movement) and I do not get any film at all.
kentth
10-20-2011, 06:48 PM
I also have a lot of surface movement. Utilize a spray bar down two sides for water return, with a over flow box for water return. Switched to a beananimal full siphon, to increase the flow even more. The full siphon really helped with surface movement and I have had no surface film.

Kent
SantaMonica
10-20-2011, 08:36 PM
The algae scrubber do not take out the surface film in the tank

Correct. That is protein (DOC, food, Vitamins, Amino Acids, Carbohydrates) floating on the top. All you need to do is create turbulence.
kotlec
10-21-2011, 02:21 AM
I have powerhead blowing slightly up . That moves surface a lot . No sign of film and nice shimmer as well.