Reddish Purple Algae on Sand???

[matt52]

I recently started get a reddish purple algae growing on my sand and it has little air bubbles in it does any body know what it is.:help:

 

[bigarn]

If it's reddish purple it's probably Cyano bacteria.
Is it slimey?

 

[matt52]

Yes it appears to be slimy what can you do to get rid of it.

 

[big911dog]

1) Turkey baster removal of what u can
2) Cut down on lighting
3) Reduce phosphates (usual source is over feeding and/or nutrients found in tap water).
4) Use RODI water if ur not already.
5) Water changes more frequently until its under control

 

[greatfullreefer]

More flow and check your perameters, cyano can be attributed to excess nutrients in the water.

 

[bigarn]

Originally posted by GreatfullReefer
More flow and check your perameters, cyano can be attributed to excess nutrients in the water.
Don't overfeed.

 

[guru]

Anitbiotic use is good also. WITHOUT ill sideffects. You can get the

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in powder form. Use a small dose as large doses will kill benificial bacteria also.