white film on new driftwood?

[brian7]

I just purchased a piece of mopani driftwood for my aquarium (for my new clown pleco mainly). I boiled it before putting it in. I just noticed a white film. I am assuming this is normal. In researching I am getting mixed answers, seems some people say its fungus others bacteria, which is it? Is it good or bad for tank? Is it ok if fish nibble on it?

 

[Crypto]

I say it's a fungus. Mine got it for a few days but disapated within a day or so. It's not bad for your aquarium, just let it be and it should go away on its own

 

[hiltymj]

It's just the bacteria in the tank eating the new nutrients that you have provided for them. Once all the nutrients is gone it will go away