I never noticed any on my Malaysian, that's odd. Even if the white algae is normal, the breaking apart of the wood is definitely a bad thing. After a few weeks of soaking, and then a week in the tank you could break the whole thing apart, easily, with a little pressure and your fingernails.
It was like a million termites went to town on it. Malaysian sinks faster and looks better (I think), I'd steer clear of grape.
It was like a million termites went to town on it. Malaysian sinks faster and looks better (I think), I'd steer clear of grape.