This has been growing on my drift wood. I rubbed it off a week or so ago and now it is coming back. Any ideas of what it is? I checked AI but didn't get an ID. I do notice that the shrimp and other fish don't really mess with it. Would welcome any insights. Thanks!
Posted by slammers00
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That’s a fungus, some kind of Xylaria species. Harmless as far as I know. I think there was a scientist on the sub actually researching it and asking people to reach out to them so they can get samples or something. I’ll see if I can find their info.
u/ganodermahh
Someone summon that aquatic mushroom guy who likes aquatic *Xylaria*
What the shit?!?!
I don’t know what it is but can I have some
Hey OP! This is a fungus called Xylaria apoda!
I am in PNW. And will consider sharing it with you…you can message me more details, meanwhile I will research further…
https://preview.redd.it/88183lhf49rg1.png?width=716&format=png&auto=webp&s=26cec495730b80507e6c498459e96b947ab480d1
I’ve had this type of fungus, it didnt affect my tank whatsoever
https://preview.redd.it/0dsygk7i49rg1.png?width=716&format=png&auto=webp&s=38a08eea50ca58865c368d9db812a0328005ac3f
Here’s from another angle, it looked quite neat ngl
That stuff looks cool, like something from an alien planet