That might be a protein film, which is completely harmless. I used to have a problem with that when I used smaller tanks with a Tetra whisper filter because the surface would stay stagnant. A protein film is pretty clear and looks like super thin plastic. Someone else might have another answer, but could you supply any pictures??

 

Oh that would make me feel SO much better if it is just a protein film. That would make sense too because the tank sat with water for about 3 months before I turned the filter on again. I also just changed some of the water to try and get ride of some of it but its still in there.

Ok so I did my best to get pictures, though really hard with how small they are.

EDIT TO ADD: There was chucky pieces but now they look more like sparkles in the tank.

 

I'm still not absolutely sure if it's protein film, especially since for me it only ever floated on the surface. If no one else answers, you could always try a 100% water change and rinse out the filter real well with hot water, try to clear it all out. I'd imagine that because the water sat stagnant for 3 months, something must have built up.

 

Ok sounds good I will wait for some more replies to see what others think too. But yes this is all over the tank not just on the top and it looks like sparkles.

 

I think it could possibly be from ur stones I would tear it down and clean everything well in HOT HOT HOT water fill it up and see if u get them again

 

Oh boy, so I just got done doing 100% water change cleaned everything with HOT water. Just checked the tank and it seems better but still have the clear plastic looking floats. Not as much but they are still there. So now I would feel better just replacing the rocks and the tan ornament to be safe.

Then doing another 100% water change and see how that does.

 

soak those stones in a bucket for like a week or even a few days and then ull def know its them ... and if it is u could try boiling them a few times until u dont have that stuff. good luck keep us updated

 

Keep us updated! I'd like to know if it works in case it happens to me!

 

Will do Sadist!

And thanks I will try that Aeon. I went to our pet store and bought some new stones (instead of the rocks) think they will look better with my new Betta too! Anyways got the new stones and 2 new decorations. Though I will defiantly be soaking the old rocks instead of throwing them away as I would like to know what caused this.

I'm hoping to do another 100% water change tonight, then adding my new stones and décor. Of course after they have been cleaned in hot water very well and see how that does. As I would love to get my Betta into the tank asap as I HATE to have him in such a small bowl. But better to be safe than sorry.

Will post as soon as I do another water change.

BTW every time I do a 100% water change I always add stress coat+ is that ok?

 

wont hurt

 

So I have done a 100% water change again, took out all rocks and Ornaments. Put in new stones and a few ornaments (bought another just waiting for it to arrive in the mail).

Great news! There are no more clear plastic looking things in the tank! Thank goodness! So it was either the rocks or the ornaments. I'm afraid to use the old ornaments in fear they may have something to do with it as well as the rocks.

 

That's wonderful! If you still want the old ornaments, you could always boil them like Aeon mentioned =) Did you buy them as aquarium ornaments? Those are supposed to be safe so maybe not purchase from that brand again, if they're a culprit.