White Slimy Stuff On Wood

[Fish are friends]

I noticed today that i have a layer of white slimy "stuff" on my mopani wood. anyone know what this is and is it harmful?? i assume its a type of algae.

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

It's probably a type of fungus, and no it is not harmful. Very common on new wood. If it is no a huge piece of wood lift it out, pour some boiling water on if and give it a quick scrub.

 

[Mowbz]

See mine and Raptors answers here - http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/383078-stuff-on-driftwood/page__p__3215320__fromsearch__1#entry3215320

 

[Fish are friends]

yup thats the stuff... its 3 big pieces of wood and was added to the tank yesterday... have taken it out and given it a scrub and is happy in the tank again thanks!

 

[BigTom]

It may well continue to regrow until the free nutrients in the wood are used up, so don't be disheartened if it comes back, it can take a few weeks. Most shrimp will happily eat it.

 

[Fish are friends]

will shrimp and SA cichlids live together?

 

[nmonks]

Depends on the cichlid. Most will view bite-sized shrimps as food, including things as small as Apistogramma spp.

Crenicara might be okay though.

Cheers, Neale

will shrimp and SA cichlids live together?