Jennifer V Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Hi All! I noticed a few white patches on the glass inside my puffer tank. It seems to be spreading so just curious about what it could be. Anyone have an idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 It looks like some type of fungus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Colu said: It looks like some type of fungus That's what I was thinking too but wasn't sure. Any idea what I should do about it if anything? @Daniel do you know about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I would just clean it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jennifer V said: That's what I was thinking too but wasn't sure. Any idea what I should do about it if anything? @Daniel do you know about this? Looks more complicated than a fungus, but honestly I have no idea what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Do you have shrimp in the tank? It sort of looks like a shrimp molt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, Daniel said: Do you have shrimp in the tank? It sort of looks like a shrimp molt. No shrimp in the tank. Just the puffs. Leave it to this WERM to get something that no one can identify. It's just something stuck to the sides of the tank in small patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 27 minutes ago, Colu said: I would just clean it off I cleaned it off and it came back in other places so we'll see what happens. It's probably nothing to worry about unless it gets out of hand. Just curious about what I'm accidentally cultivating in this weird tank I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 @Colu @Daniel I have API gen cure on hand. Should I dose the tank just in case something is going on with the fish or the white stuff is affecting them? They don't seem to be in any distress. I'm the one who is worked up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) If it fungus or mold general cure would have no effect I don't think it any thing to worry about it will probably go away on it own if have snails in the tank they might eat it Edited March 13, 2021 by Colu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, Jennifer V said: @Colu @Daniel I have API gen cure on hand. Should I dose the tank just in case something is going on with the fish or the white stuff is affecting them? They don't seem to be in any distress. I'm the one who is worked up! I agree with @Colu, it usually is better to wait. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 maybe a slime mold. does that happen in fish tanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenman Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 11 hours ago, CT_ said: maybe a slime mold. does that happen in fish tanks? Yes. I had a slime mold in my ten gallon quarantine tank. They feed on the biofilm on the glass then disappear after a few weeks. It's nothing to worry about or treat. They're kind of interesting to watch. I'd added some Cholla wood for my pleco a bit before that and I suspect that was the source of mine, but it's all gone now. It's actually pretty interesting stuff to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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