View Full Version : Scum on CO2 tube
johnstires
09-17-2003, 8:20 PM
Not sure if this is a typical thing, but I have noticed that there is a slimy, snotty scum that has formed around my CO2 output tube. It's not hindering my CO2 flow, I was just wondering what it might be. I have a hagen CO2 setup and the tank is about 2 weeks old.
Matt W
09-17-2003, 8:44 PM
I don't know what it is, but it is normal. Just gently (so that it doesn't go everywhere) pull it off.
CHINABOY1021
09-17-2003, 10:49 PM
dont know what it is either, but i got the same thing.
Just a residue from the Yeast/Sugar. Not harmful....just ugly.
Len
JLudwig
09-18-2003, 10:24 AM
If it really bothers you, you can make a bubble counter... DIY->Bubble Counter->Tank and this gets rid of that stuff... just change the bubble counter water every month or so.
I get that sludge too. Is this the kind of algae that tank cleaners love? Would it be OK to scrape it off and leave it in the tank for them?
CHINABOY1021
09-19-2003, 10:01 AM
its not harmful for the tank or fish.