Mold on canopy

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So, I've been on vacation for the past two weeks. My roomie has been feeding the fish, etc. When I came back, the fish were happy... all the parameters were good. I was so relieved.

Then... as I was pulling down the top of the canopy I noticed white/green "puffy" or fuzzy mold. I won't blame anything on my roomie, as I don't think he did anything wrong.

But, I really don't know how to treat it or what I should do next. I've been keeping an eye on it, and it's definitely spreading.

To also clarify, I did remove the glass top. But, I don't feel any over spray... and the area that it's in doesn't have much surface agitation.

What are my options here? Any help would be so much appreciated!

Thank you!
 
Hmmm, options are to ditch the canopy altogether. :D

Or maybe take it off and clean it with vinegar (NO cleaning products), wait for it to dry and put it back on again. That seems like it would only be a temporary "fix" though.

You can install fans in your canopy so it doesn't remain damp. Or you can buy a dehumifier for the room and maybe that'll help. Hopefully someone else will come along with better ideas.
 
dorkfish said:
Wait is your canopy coated with on the inside?
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It's just stained wood...

I've thought about removing the canopy all together, but then I'll have the fun task of beating off the cat... LOL.

Fans have actually been a to-do item... maybe I'll boost them up the priority list!
 
I just made a move to Atlanta... right now the canopy is off the tank. I'm not too sure if I like it without the canopy. Maybe it will just take a bit to grow on me...

Does anyone else have any suggestions to get rid of the mold?

Thank you all for your help!
 
I'd remove it, remove any electrical things like lights. Clean it with a good bleach solution. Paint it with Kilz and then seal that. Put electrical gadgets back in, add fans and voila. By the way, I'd also leave the top and back open on it.
 
Grins said:
I'd remove it, remove any electrical things like lights. Clean it with a good bleach solution. Paint it with Kilz and then seal that. Put electrical gadgets back in, add fans and voila. By the way, I'd also leave the top and back open on it.
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awesome! thank you for the guide...

Just curious... when you say "good bleach solution" what is that? Would that just be one cup of bleach to a gallon of water?

As for Kilz, http://www.kilz.com/pages/default.aspx?NavID=26

And lastly... sorry for the questions... but what do you mean by seal it? This is probably a stupid question, but I never painted anything. My dad used to do all that, but he's no longer around...

Thank you for all your help! It's very much appreciated!!
 
Also... how long should I wait until it's safe to put back on the tank? I see that Kilz dries in 30 minutes or so, but should I wait about 24 hours before putting it back? Thanks again...!
 
Are you having an opening at your tank cover for this is due to too much moistness/dampness sitting around in one spot for this needs that the room as well around the tank has great air circulation for if moistness sets in one area and stays, you would see mold on your window frames.
 
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