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Mold?

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  • 02-15-2013, 12:27 AM
    futurebpowner
    Mold?
    I bought these fake plants from Petsmart. I looked in my tank today and both of them have this light green/blue stuff on it. Is it mold? Or something else?
    http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/...ps139d5419.jpg
    http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6dab734.jpg
  • 02-15-2013, 12:34 AM
    BHReptiles
    Re: Mold?
    Can you get any better pictures? Those are really blurry.
  • 02-15-2013, 12:42 AM
    futurebpowner
    sorry, these are better. If it is mold how do I fix it and stop it from doing this again?
    http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/...psf3dca448.jpg
    http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/...psdff6d8bd.jpg
  • 02-15-2013, 12:46 AM
    Anatopism
    It is most definitely mold. Bleach soak or vinegar scrub will clean it off for future use.
  • 02-15-2013, 12:49 AM
    futurebpowner
    How can I stop this from happening again? I scrubbed it with bleach a couple weeks ago and apparently the mold grew regardless.
  • 02-15-2013, 01:01 AM
    Anatopism
    Re: Mold?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by futurebpowner View Post
    How can I stop this from happening again? I scrubbed it with bleach a couple weeks ago and apparently the mold grew regardless.

    It will probably continue to happen again. Make sure your BP cage is adqequately ventilated, and cleaned regularly.
  • 02-15-2013, 01:19 AM
    BHReptiles
    Re: Mold?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Anatopism View Post
    It will probably continue to happen again. Make sure your BP cage is adqequately ventilated, and cleaned regularly.

    x2

    This will continue to happen. The only other suggestion I have for you is to buy some sealant and seal the wood. That should keep back the mold. But keep the tank clean and try to keep the moisture off.
  • 02-15-2013, 02:39 AM
    OsirisRa32
    or buy fake plants that arent attached to wooden bases....
  • 02-15-2013, 07:18 AM
    futurebpowner
    I clean my tank regularly. I keep 2 small rags on my top to keep humidity where I need it around 50-60% but shes shedding so I've been keeping it 60-80%. I guess I'll just buy new plants without wood. Is the mold harmful for snakes?
  • 02-15-2013, 12:46 PM
    barbie.dragon
    Re: Mold?
    Mold is harmful to many animals. Thoroughly clean everything again and you need to increase the ventilation. If it's a tib poke more holes in it.

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