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Milky residue floating on water

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there is a layer of something almost like gasoline(not colourful tho) floating on my water especialy when I turn filter off its like a layer of filmy milk .... my axis just layed eggs and it in her tank and in the eggs tank ? has anyone seen this before ? is it from the eggs?, there jelly? birthmater? or should I be concerned that some décor is leaching into my tank thanks for help guys
 
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I've had it as well and agree with Auntie Jude. You could take a clean paper towel and roll it up tight and skim the surface of the water. Just drag it slowly across the water surface and it will collect the protein film. Adding more water agitation, like with and air pump and air stones will help keep it down.
 
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Agree with AuntieJude and Cacique - it's a protein film caused by stagnation. I had it before - it looks like the film you get on dishwater. I used a piece of kitchen towel and added an air stone and haven't had it since.
 
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