Black humidity beads

[Solksjaer]

Can anybody tell me why my humidity bead are turning black. I got them viper from 6 months ago.

 

[Strayvector]

Same thing happened to mine. I think its mold. I threw them out when this happened.

 

[Brickhouse]

Never seen it happen, but it sounds like mold to me. Send viper a PM, he may not notice this thread. I'm sure he can help you out.

 

[H311oLHD]

Search. It happens...Viper I Believe said it was okay (depending on hwo dark they really are)

 

[BlindedByScience]

Had it happen in two tubes I had. Definitely mold.

 

[DKAudio]

I had 1/2 lb, when I got a bigger wine-o-dor I needed another 1 lb. When I got them I noticed a huge difference in color. The new ones were pure white but my older ones (probably around 1 year) were brown. They are not black like some of you are mentioning. Think the brown is mold too? I mixed them with my new beads so I really hope it is not mold.

Dan

 

[NullSmurf]

give em a sniff. You all know what mold smells like.

Were bags or tubes in direct contact with Spanish cedar? The beads will pick up the color and turn brown. Its harmless.

 

[DKAudio]

No, they were in a plastic dish. I moved all 1.5lbs to panty hose now. I only use distilled water and spray them.