Java fern growing white fuzz?

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Bethv

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Hi everyone,

I've recently put a java fern plant attached to bogwood in my aquarium. I've just noticed today ( just over 1 week later putting it in) thatthe roots and some leafs are growing this white fuzz? Can anyone identify what it is and how to get rid of it?

FYI I haven't got any fish in my tank yet

Thanks!
 

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Biofilm should be invisible, or appear to be algae which will grow as part of the biological film on surfaces. White suggests either mold or fungus. This is not likely to come from the plant, but more likely from the wood.
 
I had something similar, I think it was because of the wood but I removed it and it never came back on the java fern.
 

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