White stuff on sand substrate

[Satchel_Paige]

Hello there. I've been rather enjoying my 29 gallon planted tank and since it has finally finished cycling and I added all the fish my tank has been a joy. That being said the last few weeks I have started seeing groups of white stuff that seems to sit on top of my black sand substrate. I originally thought that I was over feeding so I reduced how often I feed and used the last space in my tank for a clean up crew. I vacuum the sand and do 10-30 percent water changes weekly depending on my levels and only add water that I let sit with prime for a few days. Is there any idea what could be causing this? And how do i get rid of it.

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[SpaceFish42]

What texture is it? Is it a freshwater tank? Could you maybe post a picture?

 

[Satchel_Paige]

It is a freshwater tank. It seems to be almost flaky once I vacuum it up. I will try to post a picture when I get home. My fish don't seem bothered by it and my water levels are fine. Just is unsightly and worried it could lead to problems in the future

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[SpaceFish42]

At first it sounded like some sort of fungus, but I've never encountered any that was flaky...

 

[Satchel_Paige]

This is the best pic I could get as it has just started coming back from my last cleaning. Its the stuff near the base of the plants

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