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[williedee]

i am just curious about what these little string like things are on the bio-foam section of my whisper filter. i suppose they are bacteria, but just want to make sure. thanks

 

[destined_love7]

Looks like algae to me...

 

[williedee]

it might be, but i have never seen bacteria look like that. its probably not harmful anyways. thanks

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i guess algae too... have you tired cleaning it?

 

[boostnbuds]

def algae dude, when you clean it dont wash your filter media!!!

 

[THE V]

It might be algae but more than likely because of the color it is one of numerous chain-forming bacteria. Check inside your filter where it's nice a dark. If you see strings there it's definitely bacteria.

I've had this happen to my GF tank before when I got a little busy with life... (or a new PS2 game) and didn't clean it on schedule.

 

[williedee]

so should i get rid of it?

 

[Rbishop]

Yes rinse the pads in used tank water and clean the filter housing in warm tap water.