White fluffy bacteria on heater and filter

[bigfish]

My heater and filter has got some rather strange white fungus on it, Is it a form of algae? or infection? my fish seem to be nibbling at it and seem quite happy for it to live in their home, im just worried that it might be harmful to my tank mates (guppies).

Just wondered if any peeps out there could shed some light on it. What things need to be done to get rid of it or control it.

Cheers

 

[Angel Lady]

My heater and filter has got some rather strange white fungus on it, Is it a form of algae? or infection? my fish seem to be nibbling at it and seem quite happy for it to live in their home, im just worried that it might be harmful to my tank mates (guppies).

Just wondered if any peeps out there could shed some light on it. What things need to be done to get rid of it or control it.

Cheers

mine done the same thing i put some salt in my water it took it off the fish wasnt very happy about it I never could figure out what it was guppies can stand some salt anyways

 

[bigfish]

thanks fish keeper but i already have salt in the aquarium. im really baffled because i have salt in my other 2 aquariums but no sign of the fluffy stuff. How bazzar!!!