Habitat - Indoor :: oily film

[fric and frax mom]

I am trying to figure out why my water is getting a oily looking film on the top of it. I just did a complete water and filter change a few days ago. And it came back. what is causing this

[LeslieMW]

ah i have this alot, but i got an air stone and it never came back. i think it's just dust and an accumulation of things.

[fric and frax mom]

ok thank you for this. i will look into getting one also.

[MoreBloodWine]

The oily fil is most likely from the food you feed, its harmless.

[spaceapple]

It can also be caused by the kind/amount of dechlorinator you use. The stress coat dechlorinator for fish often causes that. I use an Exoterra water conditioner, and always know if I've added a bit too much, because the water will get filmy on top.