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Just took another look and it seems like whatever this is has been growing all over the wood. It looks like a black spiderweb (pretty freaky!) growing up from the base of the driftwood. Another pic attached. Any advice would be appreciated!

Hi Everyone, Over the past week I noticed some bluish, white spines coming out of my driftwood. It seems to be growing out of the end of the driftwood. I've attached a picture (apologies as it was hard to get a sharp, focused shot). Any ideas what this could be? Is it harmful and should I try...

Really great information, thanks! I've looked online and I don't see a vendor who ships the Chi cover to Canada and my LFS doesn't carry it. Well, Hagen will ship it to me, but it'll cost $20 which is dumb for an $3 item. This might be an odd question, but could i just use plastic cling wrap...

I'll definitely try making that lid. Can I ask how much space you left around the filter unit to allow the water flow... and also what you used to cut the plastic? Thanks again!

There are glass filler products available at the hardware store for cars. Maybe you could try that as long as it doesn't get near the tank contents???

Same thing happened to me with my 5 gallon, but it went away after 2 days. I did the 50% water changes as well.

I'd get some other fish to tide you over until what you want comes in. Maybe 3-4 for the time being...

Hi Everyone, I have a Fluval Chi 5 gallon and will be out of town for 8 days. I have a light on a timer and an automated feeder but I'm concerned that the water will evaporate too quickly causing the filter system to run dry. I looked for an extension tube for the filter, but it doesn't seem...