White stuff on surface of water during cycling?

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White stuff on surface of water during cycling?

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I found some white film on the surface of my jar. Is it sale from evaporation or maybe limescale? Or do I finally have biofilm? Currently only have macroalgae chaeto in there. Receives room light and sometimes direct sunlight by the window if weather is good.
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Re: White stuff on surface of water during cycling?

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I think it’s biofilm, can you use a net to remove it?
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Re: White stuff on surface of water during cycling?

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Yes. I decided to leave it in there for now
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Re: White stuff on surface of water during cycling?

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Yep, probably biofilm. Harmless, potential food for the shrimp.
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