What is this stuff???

[Maya~4Ix12chen]

I have recently noticed that I have that green stringy algae growing in certain places in my tank ...
about the same time I also noticed these little white "blooms??" on the glass, rocks & other decor in the tank.
The best way to describe it is they kinda look like parachutes swaying with the current & are very tiny.
The fish don't seem to be affected by it but I would like to know what it is and can it be a bad thing??
Also I doubt it is any connection with the green hair algae but I thought I would mention it.
Thanks for any input


P.S. I forgot to mention that these little white blooms are also on some of my live plant leaves too around the lower parts.

 

[Sharkychris]

I had something similar i think - about 4mm tall? like very small trees but all white? i had them when cycling but they disspaeared shortly afterwards and and never seen them since. As to what they are i have'nt a clue...

 

[fatbobsufc]

As for the string algae I had the same problem. Reducing light will have an intial effect (maybe floating plants?). After that get a few Rosie Barbs to keep on top of it.

 

[Maya~4Ix12chen]

Thanks,
Does anybody else know what this might be or have had it too??
so far it don't seem to affect the fish but I want to be safe then sorry

 

[WILDER]

Take a look here it might help.
http/www.pondcreations.co.uk/algae.htm

 

[fufanu360]

over feeding could possibly do this too

 

[Joby]

Could the white things be Hydra?

 

[Dubby]

Sounds like brush algae. Take a look at this link to help identify the algae Algae pics

They are difficult to get rid of but some remedies are also shown on the same link.

 

[Maya~4Ix12chen]

Nope, not hydra & it is not brush algae either

It is white & moves with the water flow like little teeny tiny parachutes... they are about as big as this letter "P"

 

[Dubby]

A pic would help