Bogwood Algae...!

[andyjc01]

Please help...!
Have had this piece of Bogwood in tank for 2 weeks and have noticed some white stuff starting to grow on it.
Unsure whether its safe or not.
Any ideas...?

 

[fluttermoth]

It's sort of fungus that grows on the last bits of nutrient leaching from the wood.

It's not harmful and will go away in time, once the nutrients are gone; some fish like to eat it. You could take the wood out and wash it off, but it might come back for a few weeks.

 

[andyjc01]

Thanks and much appreciated for advice.
Wife was telling me to get rid of Bogwood, but planing on getting a Bristtlenose Pleco and I think they like Bogwood.
Let me know if I'm wrong...!

 

[fluttermoth]

No, you're quite right; bristlenoses actually need lignin in their diet to stay healthy, and they get that by rasping at the wood