Back What's new
By:
Filters
Caudata.org: Newts and Salamanders Portal

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Did you know that registered users see fewer ads? Register today!

What do you guys use to easily clean water scum?

T

tiffany

New member
Joined
May 7, 2007
Messages
63
Reaction score
0
i don't clean my tank of water scum. but i was wondering since mine has build up, is the magnet cleaner a good one, and does it work without being submerged in water? because my scum is above the water level. thanks
 
J

jeff

Guest
A sharp razor blade should work well on the scum above water.
 
A

ali

New member
Joined
May 7, 2007
Messages
575
Reaction score
0
Hi Tiffany. I just use an algae brush and dip it in the water to wet it and scrub it off. Most of the time I raise the water level so that it covers that and then whipe it off, and then do a water change. Be sure not to use any cleaners or anything like that.
 
A

alberto

Guest
Hello Guys
I have this film on the surface of the water. it goes away when I rase the filter to make a water fall affect! Do any of you know what that film on the surface of the water is? My newts do not seem minded. But I worry that the film could hurt them!
I will greatly appreciate your input!
 
A

andy

Guest
Hi Alberto, i don't know exactly what the film consists of...i would think it comes from the plants, waste in the water etc. To remove it every now and then i float a sheet of newspaper on the surface for a few seconds, when you take it off it will take off the film with it.
 
W

warren

Guest
More than likely it consists of complex organic molecules- proteins and oils/fats although I am not 100% sure on that. Ed might have a better idea.
 
A

alberto

Guest
Hello Andy & Warren
Thank you guys for your input! I am glad to see that I am not the only one that has had that problem!
Best wishes to you both!
 
W

warren

Guest
Np, Alberto. If you really want to get fancy, you could always invest in a protein skimmer. That removes the scum-causing agents through surface tension filtration.
 
I

ian

Guest
An easy solution is to have water flowing on every surface of the tank. I used two filters across eachother at the surface, one horizontal & one vertical on the surface plane. This way, protein wont build up.
 
B

bill

Guest
hey old credit cards work without tearing the calk as well as those annoying progressive cards that come in the mail.

(Message edited by beejium on September 29, 2006)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
General chit-chat
Help Users
  • No one is chatting at the moment.
  • Shane douglas:
    with axolotls would I basically have to keep buying and buying new axolotls to prevent inbred breeding which costs a lot of money??
     +1
    Unlike
  • Thorninmyside:
    Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation
     +1
    Unlike
  • stanleyc:
    @Thorninmyside, I Lauren chen
     +1
    Unlike
  • Clareclare:
    Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?
     +1
    Unlike
    Clareclare: Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus... +1
    Top