purple slime algae

b_ball12_99

b_ball12_99

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Cyanobacteria (aka slime algea) is caused by lighting changes, high phosphates, and/or high silicates. Eliminate the source with water changes with RO water. Also manually remove the slime algea.
 
nm reef

nm reef

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I've got a good size clean-up gang and they take care of every thing BUT the red slime....I get a little now and then....what I do is manually remove it.........and its not got out of hand.....make sure phosphates and silicates are in check....I think a little slime is to be expected.....but you can keep it under control
at least thats my experience
 
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