Sep 23, 2014 #1 scastillo813 Active Member View Badges Joined Sep 17, 2013 Messages 114 Reaction score 9 Location Tampa, FL Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Lately I've had some what appears to be Red Algae growing on the top and side of my Cheato in my Sump. It doesn't ever show up in my DT or anywhere else. Any ideas why it's growing in this particular spot?
Lately I've had some what appears to be Red Algae growing on the top and side of my Cheato in my Sump. It doesn't ever show up in my DT or anywhere else. Any ideas why it's growing in this particular spot?
Sep 24, 2014 #2 3Twinklets 2500 Club Member View Badges Moderator Emeritus Joined Jun 24, 2012 Messages 3,321 Reaction score 55 Location South Texas Rating - 0% 0 0 0 That is slime algae. Probably less flow in that spot.
Sep 24, 2014 #3 3Twinklets 2500 Club Member View Badges Moderator Emeritus Joined Jun 24, 2012 Messages 3,321 Reaction score 55 Location South Texas Rating - 0% 0 0 0 That is slime algae. Probably less flow in that spot . Check nitrates and phosphates.