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at Wed Feb 27 12:01:28 2008 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by batrachos ]
That's probably a protein film; they're pretty common in tanks with little surface agitation. As far as I know they're harmless to turtles.
Saltwater aquarium enthusiasts use a device called a "protein skimmer" to deal with this problem, but I don't think they work in freshwater systems. An air bubbler, waterfall, or water spray can help, anything that disrupts the surface. You can also just use a fine mesh net to scoop up the gunk periodically and dispose of it.
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- Film on surface - actf, Mon Feb 25 12:59:09 2008
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