In the aquarium, detritus (often called mulm) is organic material made up of fragments of fish waste, uneaten food particles, dead animals, mucus, shed skin and decaying plant matter. It is commonly suspended in the water and sucked into the filter but in conditions where there is little water movement, like Betta bowls, it can settle to the bottom and pile up into a fluffy brown or gray carpet. It can also be sticky or slick and may coat plants and decor. In a cycled aquarium this dead material is not dangerous in and of itself, but being high in nutrients it can lead to a rise in nitrate levels and algae growth. If not removed in an uncycled aquarium it will breakdown further into harmful ammonia. This toxin poses an imminent threat to fish and can lead to disease or even death. While ammonia is a major concern, the detritus itself generally isn’t and is just simply removed upon detection.
If you find detritus in your tank the easiest method for removal is by running a
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Thank you so much for posting this! My betta is my life and I was so worried when the little white thingies on the top of his water. I have been treating with bacteria stuff but I didn’t know if it was doing anything. Thank you so much for clarifying this issue for me! -Bella
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