Cycled new tank and seeing this on rocks

[artsharris]

It looks like a reddish algae just starting and want to nip it in the bud as Barnie would say. My tests are within right parameters and do a RO/DI water change weekly. Any suggestions of how to rid of it?

 

[OutsideBrian]

See if you can blow it off with a powerhead or turkey baster.

 

[RJinPV]

Welcome to Reef 2 Reef!!.

If it blows off the rock then it is red cyano, which it looks like from the photo. Can you give us more details of the tank such as: How long has it been set up? Water parameters including nitrate and phosphate, tank size, circulator pumps, etc.? By "RO/DI water change weekly" I assume you meant you use RO/DI water with your salt water mix used in the weekly water changes.

Ways to get rid of it:
Chemiclean will kill it but it will likely come back if you don't do anything else
Increased water flow in the tank helps prevent it

 

[reef lover]

#Welcometor2r ! Just part of the new tank uglies...keep parameters stable and stay on track with water changes and itll work itself out!!

 

[artsharris]

It doesn't blow off the rocks but has seemed to have started to disappear. I did increase water flow a few days ago and backed off time the lights were on. The tank was started in Feb. It completed the cycle mid April. Cycled with one and only and ammonia nitrate from Dr Tims. Nitrite and nitrate 0, calcium 400, ph 8.4, salinity 34.5, alkalinity 6.7. It is a RS 250 reefer. I have 2 mp40 and a cor 20 for return.