Hosing looking like it has Ich

[NomadbyFate]

Hi all,
Both hose to and from my filter are covered in white dots, it looks almost like it has Ich !

The hosing is Chihiros and goes from a Fluval 107 to glass Lily pipes. I can’t work what it is, I have tried to clean it and some comes off but I can’t get those whole hose cleaned. At first I thought it was air bubbles, but it’s not.

Has anyone encountered anything like this?

 

[JuiceBox52]

Some type of mold?

 

[NomadbyFate]

I thought about that, but the pipes are less than 4 weeks old so not sure it can be that. Water tests are great, just the hose.

 

[Lateral Line]

My first thought was algae, it looks a bit pale though. Are the pipes in a brightly lit position?

 

[NomadbyFate]

Yes and no. The room is always lit up but they are in the corner. I would say more not though.

 

[davros]

A bit too soon for hard water deposits I would guess

 

[NomadbyFate]

I have no idea. I’ve gone back to the company that sold me the hosing, hopefully they can make some suggestions.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Looks like some kind of algae. I'd scrape it off and not worry about it.

 

[NomadbyFate]

Thanks. I need to find a brush that will go far enough up there. Ironically; there are no obvious signs of algae in the tank.

 

[Uberhoust]

Looks like bacterial colonies to me, but algae is also a possibility. Would have to scrape off a sample and look at it in a microscope. Is the section of hose normally exposed to light. Doubt that it will be a problem. Seen things similar, but not exact, at a fish hatchery.

 

[Fishyfreeonz]

Thanks. I need to find a brush that will go far enough up there. Ironically; there are no obvious signs of algae in the tank.

I don't know where you are but harbor freight sells a multi pack of brushes that might be perfect for that. I don't know how long you need but it might do it.

Tube/Pipe Nylon Brush Set, 9 Piece

Amazing deals on this 9 Piece Tube Brush Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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[Colin_T]

bryozoans or protozoans maybe but need a better picture of the white things and from different angles.

 

[NomadbyFate]

I don't know where you are but harbor freight sells a multi pack of brushes that might be perfect for that. I don't know how long you need but it might do it.

Tube/Pipe Nylon Brush Set, 9 Piece

Amazing deals on this 9 Piece Tube Brush Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Thanks for this. I will check them out.