Driftwood

[fred]

Is it okay to clean driftwood after it's been in my aquarium for awhile? The piece I have is covered in this brown furry looking algae (at least I think it's algae?). Whats the best way to clean it?

 

[ajstank]

id say leave it, if the fish are used to it and hasnt hurt them then it may just be a good thing...is it java moss...java moss is really good for a freshwater aquarium...i have it in mine, and i love it

 

[Tim Wheatley]

Rinse in tank water outside of the tank itself, scrub with something that hasn't touched soap

 

[fred]

id say leave it, if the fish are used to it and hasnt hurt them then it may just be a good thing...is it java moss...java moss is really good for a freshwater aquarium...i have it in mine, and i love it

No it's not java moss, its brown and dirty looking. It's like the wood has started growing brown fur. I think it's my lights, need to replace my bulbs.

 

[Tim Wheatley]

Search the forum for diatoms. That's what it probably is

 

[fred]

Rinse in tank water outside of the tank itself, scrub with something that hasn't touched soap

Would you say the same thing for fake silk plants?

 

[Tim Wheatley]

Yup

 

[fred]

Search the forum for diatoms. That's what it probably is

Ya I think your right...thanks!!