Matttoadman Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 So after many months I start to see tiny white balls in my coco fiber. I’m assuming it’s a fungus. I never have seen it in my pantanals but everything else gets it. They clearly avoid those areas. Anything to be done or does that mean the fiber is ready to be changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Probably Leucocoprinus sp. mycelium, comes in with coconut fiber, potting soil, etc. Best thing to do is to sterilize the coconut fiber before use in enclosures, that completely kills any spores, no cleaner crews will touch the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbobtom Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Old thread, but noticed this in a humid bin I have. Doesn't seem to bother anything, is it known to cause problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Can cause problems for burrowing species when it turns the substrate into a solid slab of mycelium... Hardy, non-burrowing species won't mind it that much though so long as they've got lots of hides, then you can let the fungus die out naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron James Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Can I get an update on this please? I’ve got a burrowing tarantula and her enclosure has just started to grow this type of mould in the substrate. Is it a hazard or will it go away if left to ventilate? Thanks heaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On 12/27/2021 at 8:44 AM, Aaron James said: Can I get an update on this please? I’ve got a burrowing tarantula and her enclosure has just started to grow this type of mould in the substrate. Is it a hazard or will it go away if left to ventilate? Thanks heaps It eventually burns itself out as it consumes the coir but a substrate change is the only way to stop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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