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Old 08-10-2008, 09:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Exclamation Surface Foam Problem

Hello everyone,

I recently constructed my first paludarium, which will eventually house some dart frogs. I came here because I need help with the water portion of my project. Recently I've noticed quite a bit of white/yellow-ish foam collecting on the surface under one of the waterfalls. I was wondering if anyone could provide some advice for removing this foam?

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I appreciate it!
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Old 08-10-2008, 09:20 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Surface Foam Problem

If your not using a filter or carbon, that certainly wouldnt hurt to try.
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Old 08-10-2008, 09:24 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Yea I've got a filter system hangin' out in there, it's just not in sight. heh. I've been doing a little research and have found a few chemicals like "no more foam" for outdoor ponds... Does anyone know if that would be legit for a small palu like this one?
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Just use active carbon to treat this foam which is doc ie dissolved organic carbon
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