Hi Everyone,
My Pac Man's home is being overran by a white bright mold. I'm currently using Zoo-Med's Eco Earth as a substrate. I cleaned the tank really good and the next day I saw lil white specks which became the mold. Before I cleaned the tank there was no mold. Only after the cleaning did the mold appear. The only thing I have done differently is that I have began to treat my frog with Zoo-Med's ReptiWound Healing Aid. I began using it the every 1st day I cleaned the tank. He had a few cuts and open sores on one of his legs. The wounds appear to be healing up fine and my frog has began to eat more than ever. Could this healing aid cause the mold. The aid contents jojoba oil, 8-quinolinol, and tea tree oil. Also the mold doesn't appear to bother the frog. I plan on changing the substrate again in 2 weeks before I travel. But I don't wanna risk hurting my frog by leaving him in the mold and/or changing the substrate in 2 weeks and the mold coming right back. Help anyone!?!
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Holy Fish Balls Batman, MOLD!!!!
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I suggest changing the substrate more often. Mold can form on any traces left over after the frog deficates.
When you clean, I'd just put the frog in a clean holding container with some dechlorinated water. Wash out the enclosure very well. Chlorhexidine should work very well for washing the cage and any accessories. Just rinse everything well. If you decide to go bleach instead (not really recomended), rinse everything in a bucket of water with lots of dechlor. That should help get rid of the chlorine bleach. Again, chlorhex will be safer.
