I set this tank up at the weekend and the water was clear. The next day I noticed it had gone slightly cloudy and you can almost see it moving in the flow of the water. I've also got some build up of something on the wood. Is this all related to a bacterial bloom? This is it now. I have noise stock in there but have used tap safe and a filter starter.
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Is this a bacterial bloom?
- Thread starter Liam1989
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Hi @Liam1989
It may be a bacterial bloom but I suspect it's more likely to be related to the fungal growth that is clearly visible on the wood. If you leave it, there's a good chance that it will slowly disappear. FWIW, my opinion is that the wood leaches nutrients into the water. These nutrients are then taken up by fungal spores in the water column. That's my hypothesis but other aquarists may have a different explanation. It will be interesting to hear from others.
JPC
Hi @Liam1989
On the basis that I know precious little about this white 'stuff', I decided to delve further. And, I think the following is worth reading:
aquariumscience.org
The author of the above site seems to divide opinion on a range of topics. But, for the most part, I often find his site to be a very useful reference.
JPC
On the basis that I know precious little about this white 'stuff', I decided to delve further. And, I think the following is worth reading:
16.10.1. White Fuzz
aquariumscience.org
The author of the above site seems to divide opinion on a range of topics. But, for the most part, I often find his site to be a very useful reference.
JPC
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It's harmless fungus you get with certain new wood added to aquarium water. Nothing to worry about. Free food for fish. It will go away soon enough. . Out of interest Liam you are not from Tonbridge are you ?
Nope - sorry
sparkyweasel
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As the fungus is usually attached to the wood, I have always assumed that it feeds on nutrients that remain in the wood. This could easily be wrong.
I would clean it off....as it could spread onto nearby plants and look unsightly!
You can use an old tooth brush or try syphoning it off.
Then do a water change.
You can use an old tooth brush or try syphoning it off.
Then do a water change.
