White fuzzy stuff on Mopani driftwood!

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PattyCakes81

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As title says, there is a white fuzzy "film" on all my driftwood. Is this normal?:what:
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discuspaul

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Yes, it's common with new driftwood in a newly-set up tank. It's not attractive but it's a harmless extrusion from the wood and will eventually disappear. It can take many weeks to do that. Some fish love eating it, but meantime, just siphon away as much as you can each time you do a water change.
 

rufioman

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I leave it in the tank for my plecos and corys. Takes them about two weeks to eat it completely on 4-5x 8-12" dw pieces.
 

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Or you can take it out & scrub off the fuzz, might take a try or 3, but like others said, it goes away eventually if you don't have fish or shrimp that eat it, not a big deal but not pretty.
 

jawasnack

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Nerite snails can clean it off in just a few days depending on the size of the wood.
 
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