WHA?! Anyone know what this is?

[pandachick]

hmmm Japanese Moss balls. Anyone know where i could find them and what they look like? I actually WANT some good looking moss in my tank instead of freaky looking black fur =P

 

[Pufferpunk]

Can you rub this black stuff off with your finger?

 

[xxt2goodxx]

the fish dont like the black beard algae thats what i think it is.... heres my moss ball and they are sweet!! http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126026

dont really have algae cause of that thing

 

[pandachick]

mmm haven't tried, i had some beginning to grow on my glass that i rubbed off with a cloth, but it came back within a few hours

 

[Pufferpunk]

It's cyano bacteria.

 

[pandachick]

hm sounds about right. i didn't think that could occur in a freshwater tank actually. thanks pufferpunk! =D

 

[Pufferpunk]

No problem--it's the only thing that grows that quickly.

 

[xxt2goodxx]

wow that's crazy.... i hope i dont get that.... looks like its hard to get rid of