Question: Is that mold on my bog wood?

[AndygotFBN]

Hello,

I have setup a new tank for my FBN and put a nice bit of bog wood in the tank. The bog wood is half submerged. The part of the wood not submerged is growing white hairs, which looks like mold. Is this mold? Is it bad for my FBN? Any suggestions?

 

[AndygotFBN]

found in an article:


When using the natural method three long term effects may be seen:
a. Bogwood can alter pH levels by lowering them, thus making the water acidic. Usually this is a long-term effect counteracted by making plenty of regular water changes.
b. If the bogwood is not petrified the living wood will rot underwater and grow a white fungus. This does not harm the fish and can usually be brushed off.