Oil layer on top of tank

[tiffanydunk]

I'm experiencing a layer of oil on top my tank.Previously i use a tea-tree oil medication(melafix) for my percula clown, might it be the cause? Or is it that i do not have a skimmer that's creating the problem.

[Randy]

I'm experiencing a layer of oil on top my tank.Previously i use a tea-tree oil medication(melafix) for my percula clown, might it be the cause? Or is it that i do not have a skimmer that's creating the problem.

depends on the thickness of oil u refering to....i have layer of oil too due to the salt and some crude oil from the coral food i bought..etc..

[Achilles Tang]

Try this: aim your water pump outlet near the surface so it sucks in air. The air bubbles plus the surface turbulence will break up the oil layer over a day. I use a Tunze stream. Very effective but you have to be careful of salt spray.

[tiffanydunk]

oh ok thanks for the help!

[Vlamingi_cont]

Are you using overflow if yes you might consider using a modular surface skimmer

[tiffanydunk]

problem solved. Thanks to AT's idea.