Habitat - Indoor :: algae? fungus?

[koreyleigh]

I have an Egyptian column set-up inside of my tank and have noticed that along the base a grey flakey-ness is growing on the bottom. Other green algae has been in there and I know that fine but has anyone had any experience with this grey growth? Should I scrape it off or let it be?

Thanks for your opinions!

[Daniel3507]

ive never seen gray flaky stuff growing. are you sure its not the decoration thats not flaking off?

[Arisu]

hmm gray flakiness doesn't sound too normal to me. the only time I've seen gray flaky stuffs was when my Zoo Med basking dock was goin' to hell... it was flaking on the bottom so I had to toss it

try scrubbing your decor. and see if more stuff start to flake

[Kemul]

If I can imagine the description of the grey flakiness, I think that's a kind of algae.
I had that too, attached to the hose for air bubbles and suction cups immersed in
the water. When I added guppies, they ate them all up. The suction cups and
hose appears much cleaner now.

[koreyleigh]

I'll scrub this badboy in the morning -- I hope it's not flaking.. I paid a solid $20 for this thing and I was hoping it'd be quality

[Chrisbarnett]

Hmm that sounds like calcium deposits to me. Should come off easily with a little scrub and a soak in vinegar. White vinegar, not the kind you put on your food lol.