SeethingSiamang Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Some of the fluff balls have red dots in the middle of them. They flow in the current but don't seem to detach and it seems like there are more of them every day. This tank is no more than 2 months old. There are 2 species of snail in it as well; assassin and bladder I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeethingSiamang Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 This is a close up of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I cannot see it very well(bad eyes) but it is most likely bacterial colonies, biofilm, or the beginning of algae. All very common in a new aquarium. Once it settles and all your good bacteria colonize and populate in mass quantities it will dissipate if it is biofilm/ colonies. You can just wipe it off. I have seen similar things in new tanks. No worries it’s part of the journey. Add on…great last pic it came through just as I sent my reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widgets Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I would guess that they are some sort of slime mold. They would be feeding on decaying organics. They should go away as your tank balances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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