Red hairlike algae

[bsarnone]

Hello everyone,
Could someone help me identify this red algae in my tank?

 

[Webslinger]

ummmm....red hair algae

 

[bsarnone]

ummmm....red hair algae

Is there anything to do for it or is it okay?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Wonder if cyano or other? try blowing away with a turkey baster and see if it falls apart.
If so, Cyano. if not, possible turf algae. Pics a little fuzzy to really tell

 

[bsarnone]

Wonder if cyano or other? try blowing away with a turkey baster and see if it falls apart.
If so, Cyano. if not, possible turf algae. Pics a little fuzzy to really tell

It wasn’t really coming off when I took a turkey baster to it. Will it harm the tank if it is turf algae?

 

[vetteguy53081]

It wasn’t really coming off when I took a turkey baster to it. Will it harm the tank if it is turf algae?

No - just ugly. You can try removing by hand and also scrubbing with a firm toothbrush.

 

[bsarnone]

No - just ugly. You can try removing by hand and also scrubbing with a firm toothbrush.

Okay thank you! I really appreciate the help!