Cyno algae

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Scott. Lots of good advice already given. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
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[otzhorse]

 

[Flameback Pair]

Hello @Scottdixon2022 and welcome to R2R!! Glad you joined us!! For more advice on your red slime I'd go to the New to the Hobby subforum.

 

[Adolfo]

 

[Projects with Sam]

 

[Manny’s Reef]

Hello and welcome to R2R. We sure are glad to have you here.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi all my name is Scott
I've just started and 120 liter tank (6 month old)
and all was well and good up until the last few weeks
I've had a outbreak of cyno algae (red slime looking algae)growing back after a waterchange at a rate of ,the full sand bed in hrs
Soo so quick ,growing like wild fire in my tank
I've tried adding an ointment that was suggested to me with none or little result
Any ideas guys please would be greatly appreciated
Scott belfast

Welcome! Glad you joined. I'm going to defer to earlier posts that already include everything I would have written. This site has lots of helpful people!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you:

Global Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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