White fungus growing on catappa leaf

[LostAquarist]

Hi, I recently saw some white fungus growing on my catappa leaves and was wondering if i should remove and add new catappa leaves. Does this indicate that my fish tank water parameter is either good or bad? It is in a low tech fish tank with only a betta in it, some frogbits and some anubias.

 

[JustAFishServant]

There's a good chance it's not fungus, but rather aufwuchs - a combination of microorganisms, detritus, and yes, even algae or fungus. It's not bad for your tank at all and is rather beneficial if your fish decides to eat them

 

[FishDin]

It does not indicate that your water is bad. I consider it a good sign when my aquariums support life. Of course some forms of life are less desirable in an aquarium than others. I had some cool slime molds in one tank a few years ago.

 

[MacZ]

Nothing unusual, nothing concerning, not connected to water quality, just classic biofilms.

Just carry on.

 

[Mudminnow]

There's all sorts of cool life forms that show up in our aquariums. Here's a white fungi like thing that is currently growing on one of my rocks:

Like others have said above. This sort of thing is nothing to worry about, but I think it it's fascinating.

 

[LostAquarist]

There's a good chance it's not fungus, but rather aufwuchs - a combination of microorganisms, detritus, and yes, even algae or fungus. It's not bad for your tank at all and is rather beneficial if your fish decides to eat them

Thats a relief! As long as it isnt harmful, im alright with it.

It does not indicate that your water is bad. I consider it a good sign when my aquariums support life. Of course some forms of life are less desirable in an aquarium than others. I had some cool slime molds in one tank a few years ago.

Awesome! I've seen many white slime but the one i got seems different. So i was curious whether it is harmful or not. Glad it is not.

Nothing unusual, nothing concerning, not connected to water quality, just classic biofilms.

Just carry on.

Good to hear that ! Will do!

There's all sorts of cool life forms that show up in our aquariums. Here's a white fungi like thing that is currently growing on one of my rocks:
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Like others have said above. This sort of thing is nothing to worry about, but I think it it's fascinating.

Thats a cool looking fungi, like a spiderweb. Yeah, glad it is nothing to worry about !