white fuzz on 3d background and driftwood

[matt2426]

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I recently just set up a new tank not cycled yet I was getting a lot of white fuzz on my 3d background and driftwood is this normal I just emptied the tank this morning would appreciate any advice and feedback please thank you

[Ryan925]

White fuzz is completely normal on new wood. Although unsightly it's not harmful

[matt2426]

its normal on background too I assume how long does it usually take to get rid of it

[Ryan925]

Usually the stuff grows on new wood. Not sure about background...maybe what's on background came off wood and stuck there?

The fuzz can last for some time especially if there are no fish picking at it. You can take the wood out occasionally and scrub it

[matt2426]

ok you may be right about the driftwood fuzz sticking on the background your guess is as good as mine but ill get the tank cycled and add some fish and hopefully it will disappear soon thanks

[Ryan925]

That or remove wood and soak in a barrel so you can easily clean it then add back to the tank when it's no longer fuzzing