What Eats White Algae?

[rebrn]

Hello, so I have this white fuzzy stuff growing on my artificial plants, decorations and airline tubing. It doesn't appear to have tenticles or anything, just looks like a white fuzz. I am cycling my tanks so I am assuming it is algae. I have taken the plants and decor and washed it off (in some tank water) but after a few days it comes back. I have had the lights off now for about a week with no change in the algae status. I realize that the high nitrates from cycling are probably not helping matters and I am sure that when I do the final water change I will be able to get rid of a lot of it. However, as it is in all of my tanks I have a feeling this is going to be a ongoing problem. I was just wondering if anyone knows what type of algea eater will eat this white algae? I have tried to get a picture of it but can't get a good one that shows it well, I will keep trying.

Thanks

FYI in the smaller tanks too 5 and 12 gallons, so will need something small. Also in the 55 gallon.

 

[three-fingers]

I'd say it's mould or fungus, not uncommon during tank cycling.

It will go away on it's own given time.

 

[rebrn]

Thanks I just assumed it was algae, so if it is mould or fungus, it should go away after the large water change at the end. Do I need to treat with anything?

 

[Mikaila31]

I would assume that it is bacteria or mold/fungus. Is it slimy? It shouldn't be harmful and should go away once the tank balances out(cycles).

 

[waterdrop]

Agree with the others. It should go away given time. I'd not hestitate to clean things when you are doing a water change gravel clean but I'd be really surprised if it were there at all once your tank hits a good six months maturity. Be sure to come back here and record in this thread once if finally -does- disappear, so we have some data, lol!

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[rebrn]

thanks guys. I will just wait until I do the final water change at the end of the cycle. I will update to let you know if it comes back. Thanks again.