Algae? Fungus?

[Matuva]

I have this kind of white "jelly" growing on a part of a wood root in one of my tank. This tank is 2 months old.

I already had this jelly when the tank was cycling. It appeared in the 3rd week and then disappeared after a week. Now it's back again.

Any idea of what it is?

 

Edited June 18, 2015 by Matuva
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[jayc]

If it's only on the wood, then it's a fungus.

Common in new tanks. You can leave it, or take to wood out and give it a brush to remove the fungus - obviously this is quicker at removing it, if you find it unsightly.

[larrymull]

@jayc if it is a fungus don't shrimp feed on this?

[jayc]

@larrymull yes, some shrimps do eat it. But it depends on your shrimp as well, who can be picky with what they eat. Especially the well fed ones.