Mold Growing
Hi. I have some white mold or fungus growing on the moss in my tank. It hasn't spread very far, and none of my frogs seem to be affected by it. Is it safe, or should I remove it?
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Re: Mold Growing
Is this a new vivarium/terrarium? Mold and fungus in the early stages especially is normal. I don't know if you introduced any micro fauna like Springtails, but they act sort of like a janitor crew and they will eat the mold and keep your vivarium nice and healthy.
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Re: Mold Growing
No, it's about a year old. I've never had mold before now. I don't have springtails because there's no dirt in my tank.
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Re: Mold Growing
Hmm, do you have a picture?
Re: Mold Growing
it is probably from lack of air movement in the tank. you could remove it, add microfauna, or open the tank for a while each day to allow air transfer. longer than you normally would. an air circulation fan in the tank would also be effective, but a bit more complex than the other options.
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Re: Mold Growing
Along with what Bill asked, what kind of top do you have. Screen, glass lid, combo???
Originally Posted by deranged chipmunk
Re: Mold Growing
The tank has a screen top. Could air circulation still be a problem? I'll get a picture tonight.
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Mold Growing
Hmmm, with a screen top, it shouldn't be an air flow issue. Perplexing. A pic would be helpful
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1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Mold Growing
Sorry it's not a great pic.
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Mold Growing
Can anybody identify the mold or tell me if it's dangerous?
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