Red slime cyano help if

[jmags080307]

Think I have a little outbreak of red slime. My phosphate was a little high so I started using seachem phosguard about 2 weeks ago and have changed a couple water changes (now using water from my LFS). Any tips on how to get it under control?

 

[BfishLpond78]

Looks like you are new member to the forum...if so make sure you introduce yourself here https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/new-to-saltwater-reef-aquariums-post-here.130/

Could you supply some more detail's about your tank? It looks pretty new by looking at the sand. If it is a new tank, it will go through some growing pains while the bacteria compete for nutrients. You could add a bit more flow to the tank to help problem areas or during water changes siphon out the cyano...if you grab a little sand that ok too, just rinse and put back into the tank.

 

[Salty0331]

Cyano benefits from mainly Lighting, nutrients (excess nitrates and Phos), and low flow. Looking closely at these will give you a good head start to finding the root of the problem. Lighting maybe inadequate or bulbs may be out of date, flow may not be enough.

 

[Chris Aldrich]

Cyano can be a stubborn foe, but you can win the fight. @Salty0331 is spot on with finding the underlying cause, as that will help ensure you don't have to deal with BGA time and time again.

There are a number of possible causes in your aquarium, but luckily those can be remedied with some strategies targeted at nipping said causes in the butt. We have a nice breakdown of these causes and strategies here: http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/controlling-cyanobacteria-blue-green-algae-rid-aquarium-1596/

 

[FlipperFin]

I can tell you from my experience using water other than RO/DI and not having enough flow is what caused these problems in my tank. After I invested in a nice RO/DI system and a couple nice power heads it cleaned right up!

 

[Jakefour9eight]

Also over feeding corals or fish can cause it too