Mikoten

I have a 38 gal tank with a 100 watt heater and I keep finding this white build up on it. This happened to my last heater but I figured it was just because it was old so I replaced it. Also, my heater is turning on and off at random times and my water is not getting heated.

Whats going on?

fishchick

i keep getting the white buildup on my filter area ,its unreal how thick it can get ! Its on my glass also , tried to clean it up a little today ! there has to be a way to clean it up , besides the wipes i tried them already , don't work !

dee31

hi guys how long are your tanks running ?

fishchick

mine couple of yrs !

dee31

could be the bed of the tank sand ,gravel or stone when a water change has been done sometimes dust rises but to be honest im not sure

fishchick

i just syphoned my tank so ...

Lucy

What water conditioner are you using? I found when I was using a lot of Stress Coat+ I was getting a while film.

Mikoten

I use aqueon

prairielilly

It could just be mineral deposits from hard water. If so, you should be able to get it off with white vinegar, but make sure you rinse the item really really well before you put it back into your tank.

So far as the heater turning on and off, it's supposed to do that, it will heat up until the temperature reaches whatever it was set at and then shut off, then go on again when the tank cools below that temp. If it's not as warm as you need, turn it up a little. None of my heaters make the tank the temp I set the heater for, regardless of brand/quality - I just fiddle around until it's keeping the tank stable at the temp I want.

Mikoten

oh ok thank you