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[adictedtoswf]

Not sure what this red stuff is on my tank. Its only at this one spot. Should I get rid of it or is this a good thing?
Thanks

 

[jessica47421]

its red slime. just pick up some red slime remover at lfs, also might add more flow.

 

[miaheatlvr]

Originally Posted by Adictedtoswf
Not sure what this red stuff is on my tank. Its only at this one spot. Should I get rid of it or is this a good thing?
Thanks
Do a search for red slime algae or "Cyanobacteria" I wish you went with LIve Sand Instead of the crushed coral..

 

[adictedtoswf]

Originally Posted by jessica47421
its red slime. just pick up some red slime remover at lfs, also might add more flow.
I got plenty of flow as my Corals are almost horizontal to the sand-bed. Could I just cyphon it out of the tank?

 

[earlybird]

yep siphon that out for sure. I've had some cyano but not as bright as that before. It's a strange phenomenon in this hobby that everyone has to deal with at one time or another. Make sure you are using RO water and keeping nitrates and phosphates in check.

 

[adictedtoswf]

Make sure you are using RO water and keeping nitrates and phosphates in check.
I been using TAP WATER all along. I know now that I need to have RO water, but can't seem to find any at all. I went to Wal-mart to get some but did not see a schedule showing the last filter chance. I guess RO water with old filter is still better than TAP right? Trying to safe up now to buy a good RO/DI unit.
Thanks for all of you for your input.

 

[spanko]

Distilled is also a good choice.

 

[texasmetal]

Yup, distilled will do fine, but it's more costly. Do you have a LFS that sells pre-mixed saltwater?