red algae

[tnr]

I have red algae on a couple pieces on lr.I carefully took it and a week ago and it's back.
what likes to eat this stuff?

 

[wamp]

Is it slimy? If it is It might be cynobacteris. You will need to increase flow and limit your nutrients. Also a good protein skimmer will help this!

 

[calvin & hobbes]

fresh water maracyn will help by doing half doses without any filter media for a few days, then do a 25% water change and add carbon. People may say it will kill beneficial bacteria, it may, but will not harm your tank...Reef safe too

 

[reef 1]

Unfortunately there is nothing that I know of which will eat slime algae. You will know it is slime algae because it usually is a dark maroon color and starts to form like a skin like covering. Water changes and detritis cleaning will help.

 

[mlm]

Try somthing called Chemi-Clean. Works very well and is reef safe.

 

[kris walker]

Tnr, what kind of lights do you have?
sam