Red Pores on GSP

[jourspacedan]

Hi! Need help identifying these red pores on my GSP and what to do about them. I've had this GSP for a few months now and I've just noticed these red pores out of nowhere. They might be irritating the GSP since it the polyps won't come out anymore. I already tried using reef dip and also tried a quick hydrogen peroxide dip but I can't get rid of them.

I attached some pictures as reference and also used a low power handheld microscope to get a closer look. Google doesn't seem to know what they are either, or I'm just not using the right keywords.

 

[yoelf]

My best guess would be possible Cyanobacteria.
Try blasting it off with a pipette and placing the gsp in a slightly more flow area see if that helps.

 

[jourspacedan]

My best guess would be possible Cyanobacteria.
Try blasting it off with a pipette and placing the gsp in a slightly more flow area see if that helps.

Okay thanks! Will try this.

 

[Jekyl]

If it spreads and kills gsp I'll buy it off you lol

 

[vetteguy53081]

Simply blow off the bacteria and siphon or perform small water change. Reduce white light intensity for 3-5 days and add liquid bacteria during the day at 1.5ml per 10 gallons. Also increasing water flow slightly will prevent it from adhering to surface of GSP

 

[jourspacedan]

Thank you all for the replies. Not sure what the red pores are but freshwater dip worked.