emersed growth at top water level

[Ghettofarmulous]

Hello!

This tank has been setup about 6 weeks ago. The filter is from a previous tank so its cycled already. The root wood sticks out about and inch above the water level. I have anubias nana growing out of the top which will look nice when the plants take off. Problem is the exposed wood is having bacteria and mould growing on the top forming tiny white colonys. will this pass as the wood becomes saturated?

does anybody have such a setup or tips for when the plants are encouraged to grow above water level,

Cheers,


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFZMIfM7ATo

[kperera]

I have a similar setup with a Golden Pothos plant growing on a piece of driftwood sticking out of the water. The white stuff has been growing on the part of the wood above the water since the beginning, but I haven't observed any ill effects.

[DrGonzo]

I love the vid those cories are hilarious!

[josolanes]

Originally Posted by DrGonzo

I love the vid those cories are hilarious!

^ This! The cories were awesome haha

[jingleberry]

I hear Starcraft! You can try using some h2o2 on the mold before a water change.

[dasob85]

Great vid, love the cories!

[Ghettofarmulous]

Originally Posted by kperera

I have a similar setup with a Golden Pothos plant growing on a piece of driftwood sticking out of the water. The white stuff has been growing on the part of the wood above the water since the beginning, but I haven't observed any ill effects.

yeah im not worried about ill effects, Just odour and looks bad

Originally Posted by DrGonzo

I love the vid those cories are hilarious!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jingleberry

I hear Starcraft! You can try using some h2o2 on the mold before a water change.

Yes you do. From the original game im sure you know. Spent many hours but not wasted hours wonder could i recreate Char or Aiur as a planted tank Nice one, Ill check that method out.

Originally Posted by dasob85

Great vid, love the cories!

Cheers boss. iphone vids can be a bit wobbly thought