I’m new here. Is this the dreaded red slime algae......

[Nataly742]

 

[DaddyFish]

Maybe, whites please. Can't really tell under blues.

 

[Nataly742]

Maybe, whites please. Can't really tell under blues.

 

[DaddyFish]

I vote YES for Cyano (bacteria). Try blasting some with a turkey baster. If it blows away easily then it's definitely Cyano.
Perfectly normal in a new(er) tank. Don't sweat it yet, just siphon it away at your next water change.

 

[Nataly742]

I vote YES for Cyano (bacteria). Try blasting some with a turkey baster. If it blows away easily then it's definitely Cyano.
Perfectly normal in a new(er) tank. Don't sweat it yet, just siphon it away at your next water change.

Thanks! Should I take the sand out and clean that? I’m so scared of red slime since I’ve heard about all of the nightmares with it

 

[Rjukan]

Cyanobacteria isn't that bad, it's dinos you want to be afraid of. Just siphon it out, or increase the flow in those areas.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Hi, and #WelcometoR2R

Looks like you have the same palys all over you rocks I do.. Only thing I will mention is always keep a good clean up crew.

 

[vetteguy53081]

My friend . . . this is Not cyano but rather Dinoflagellates. the dead giveaway is the slimy look with bubbles. Cyano is generally more matted.
Your best recourse even if cyano were present is:

Prepare for a water change and blow this stuff loose with a turkey baster and siphon up loose particles.
Turn white lights or all lights off for 5 days and at night dose 1ml of hydrogen peroxide per 10 gallons , , again for all 5 nights
During the day dose 1ml of liquid bacteria (such as bacyrt 7) per 10 gallons.
Clean filters daily and DO NOT FEED CORAL FOODS OR ADD NOPOX as it is food for dinos.
Day 5,, you can start with blue lights and work your white light percentages up slowly.

 

[Hydrored]

I agree with @vetteguy53081

Dino’s

 

[DaddyFish]

You folks have better vision than I. I never spotted the bubbles.

 

[Nataly742]

Hi, and #WelcometoR2R

Looks like you have the same palys all over you rocks I do.. Only thing I will mention is always keep a good clean up crew.

Thank you! Would you mind giving me some tips on which clean up crew to get?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thank you! Would you mind giving me some tips on which clean up crew to get?

turbo snails
trochus snails
astrea snails
nassarius snails
nerite snails
6-8 blue leg hermits

 

[Nataly742]

turbo snails
trochus snails
astrea snails
nassarius snails
nerite snails
6-8 blue leg hermits

Thanks! Do you quarantine them before putting them into your tank?

 

[Nataly742]

My friend . . . this is Not cyano but rather Dinoflagellates. the dead giveaway is the slimy look with bubbles. Cyano is generally more matted.
Your best recourse even if cyano were present is:

Prepare for a water change and blow this stuff loose with a turkey baster and siphon up loose particles.
Turn white lights or all lights off for 5 days and at night dose 1ml of hydrogen peroxide per 10 gallons , , again for all 5 nights
During the day dose 1ml of liquid bacteria (such as bacyrt 7) per 10 gallons.
Clean filters daily and DO NOT FEED CORAL FOODS OR ADD NOPOX as it is food for dinos.
Day 5,, you can start with blue lights and work your white light percentages up slowly.

Thanks so much!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thanks! Do you quarantine them before putting them into your tank?

No but acclimate them well.