Black beard algae

[fawnd]

Please any info or recommendations for the removal of (I think) black beard algae
Tyna
Fawn

 

[legionofdoon]

Black beard is freshwater. It's either diatoms, dinos or red slime.

 

[legionofdoon]

How old is the tank and could you post more pictures. It could just be the ugly stage.

 

[fawnd]

Black beard is freshwater. It's either diatoms, dinos or red slime.

Thank you. So how do I get rid of it?

How old is the tank and could you post more pictures. It could just be the ugly stage.

Not old at all, I’m a newbie. Started it in January. Been winging it. Realize now there’s way more to it than I ever thought. But I’m committed now, so I’m trying to learn everything I possibly can.
These pictures look different in the first one because I siphoned it yesterday trying to get some of it out.
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Fawn

 

[legionofdoon]

Good news is it looks like cyano (red slime). If you don't have anything sensitive like corals let it ride. It'll eventually clear up on it's own. You could siphon it out, get some blue legs or some other clean up critters. Right now you are going through a normal maturation cycle. Good luck and take your time.

 

[fawnd]

Thank you. I appreciate you helping me.

Good news is it looks like cyano (red slime). If you don't have anything sensitive like corals let it ride. It'll eventually clear up on its own. You could siphon it out, get some blue legs or some other clean up critters. Right now you are going through a normal maturation cycle. Good luck and take your time.