Film or Something on glass of planted discus tank

[donkey_mittens]

I have sometype of film in my discus tank, I am adding a picture.

I need help identifying it and how to get ride of it.

I do 50% water changes daily (trying to grow out the discus)
I use Prime Daily
Have some basic plants like swords and grasses.

[HappyGuppy]

Could it be a bacteria film?

Is it white or green?  Does it stink? (rub your finger on it then smell)

Does it look like it has threads?  If so it's an algae.

[donkey_mittens]

It's white, kinda looks like pollen as for smell none

[charlie]

I have sometype of film in my discus tank, I am adding a picture.

I need help identifying it and how to get ride of it.

I do 50% water changes daily (trying to grow out the discus)
I use Prime Daily
Have some basic plants like swords and grasses.

A good chance it`s a protein/organic film, try increasing the surface agitation either through your filter output or power head, can also try a protein skimmer for fresh water( big Al`s)
Regards

[fischkopp]

Looking at the picture it appears to be a bacteria film with some sort of polyps; not an expert for little critters so I can't tell you what it is exactly.

That film can appear in new tanks, bare tanks and overstocked tanks and usually shows that your current filtration and waterchange regime cannot keep up with the bioload in the tank (yet). If the tank is running for more than a month or two you will have to take action and do sommething about it.

[HappyGuppy]

I agree with Charlie & fischkopp & my original post... sounds like a bacterial film.

Is the tank new?  Properly cycled?

I'd scrub the glass (those magnetic glass scrubbers are awesome) to clear your view, then work on solving the underlying problem.

Do discuss eat/bother snails?  If not then I'll share a bunch of red ramshorn snails with you (happy to share with you for free - I breed them to share with people because I consider them extremely valuable) which will help.  Do you have plants in your tank?  Get some fast growers to absorb excess nutrients which likely are adding to your problem.  Solicit for other solutions from others and hopefully you'll find one/a-mix that will work for you.

PM me if you want the snails.

[donkey_mittens]

The tank has been running for a while, so I hope its not that.


it may be the filter, I have two Aqua clear filters a 50 and a 70

its a 90g tank I think that should be enough I would hope.

[HappyGuppy]

I took a good look at your picture.  Are those lines scratches, worms, or that "film"?  Those spots almost look like a funnel.  Not hydra.  Almost looks like it could be some kind of weird algae.

Honestly I toss my hands in the air with a resigned "I dunno".

[fischkopp]

Aquaclears are great filters for small tanks, though they tend to do a better job at mechanical filtration. Personally I find that you should add more bio filtration for your 90, especially since you mention it's a discus tank. A canister filter would be ideal, yet pricey, but a good size air driven sponge filter goes a long way too.

I have two Aqua clear filters a 50 and a 70 ... its a 90g tank

[charlie]

Here you go, check out this link & scroll down to slimey water surface
http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_freshwater_algae.php
My Bad , just woke up to reality & found out your issue is on the glass & not the surface.
Regards

[donkey_mittens]

Thanks for the link Charlie.

I think it might be the Green-slimy, water surface film.

I will work on what it stated.