Parasites on driftwood??

[Jeue]

Have you tested your water?

No

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I got this new piece of driftwood on display in a tank with fish at an aquarium shop. It was perfect for 3 days until white things attached to the wood became visible. Is is possible to scrub off with a brush with hard bristles, but will keep on coming back.
Is it parasites?

 

[tlindsey]

I got this new piece of driftwood on display in a tank with fish at an aquarium shop. It was perfect for 3 days until white things attached to the wood became visible. Is is possible to scrub off with a brush with hard bristles, but will keep on coming back.
Is it parasites?

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Welcome aboard
I've personally use wood branches from my backyard and I soak in boiled water. After a few days I noticed white grayish looking fungus starts growing and after a few water changes it goes away.
I'm baffled about your driftwood though. Is your aquarium just being setup? If so that's probably the live bacteria dying off.

 

[TwoHedWlf]

I can't really see anything, but probably just diatoms or some type of algae. Could possibly be hydra.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

It could be snail eggs - mine look like that. I see what you are seeing on all my driftwood within the first few weeks. Whatever it is I think it’s natural.