Red algae

[daveyjack6504]

Just started and new to marine and one ov my friends told me that red algae was bad is that true?

 

[mike007]

Depends o what type it is. If it growing on the sand bed mat like it is probably cyan which is not good.
Show us some pics If you are having Issues and we can Identify for you.

 

[daveyjack6504]

It isn't growing on the sand just the glass the rocks and my Turbo snail is covered in it but doesn't seem to be doing any harm.

 

[daveyjack6504]

 

[bond300]

How is your flow in the tank and are you using RO/DI water?

 

[daveyjack6504]

The flow is good and I use RO water and just done a 20 percent water change

 

[Isgon26]

Most new tanks get cyano at one time or other. Try to remove or blast it with a turkey baster. Check your water parameters for phosphates.