Yukky Stuff

[tank]

Hey ppl
whats the yukky stuff thats sticks to my suction caps and on the tubing .
i touched it and it fell away into the tank. the fish got excited and thought
ot was food for a sec

[kkiu]

I too have had this yucky stuff as described by you, tank. Mines kind of a white film thats also stuck on the suction caps and on rub rings in the canster filter.

Anyone know what it is and if its a bad thing to have?

[nag]

Hi:
This normally happens in a newly setup tank...

During the first few weeks, the bacteria will start depositing on all available fittings, forming a thin-slimy-white coating which is visible to the naked eye...

This is sure to happen if you use any commercial "Bacteria Build-up" products...

This is normal and nothing to worry...

Keep cleaning this during Water Changes...Within about 4 weeks time, things should settle fine...
Bye,

[kalebjarrod]

just an alge

i get it growing in my sump from time to time

it will grow in newly esthablished tanks, quick clean and a water change

its harmless :wink: