Red slime?

Ecubbies · Dec 27, 2015

Not 100% sure that's what this is but I can't seem to get rid of it.. need help please!!

Ecubbies · Dec 27, 2015

Also think I'm going to switch from crushed coral to sand idk if that'll help

jared19k · Dec 27, 2015

Looks like cyano

moulton1853 · Dec 27, 2015

jared19k said:
Looks like cyano

agree

Ecubbies · Dec 27, 2015

That's what I was thinking.. how the hell do u get rid of it.. I've gotten it more under control than when I bought the tank but I want it gone

Ecubbies · Dec 28, 2015

Bump*

Congaken · Dec 28, 2015

Yeah...red, slimey...red slime for sure...

BetURWrasse · Dec 28, 2015

Not to be a jerk but search cyano and then read the many threads on it.

DannyB · Dec 28, 2015

I've been battling Cyano off and on for 2 years now. Nutrient reduction and more flow seem to be your best options. I used an ATS for a while and had the most luck with it for keeping the cyano off my rock and sand bed.

Ecubbies · Dec 28, 2015

It's a 55gal fowlr and I've been scrubbing the rock off with a brush vacuuming the bottom and changing 20 gal every other week and it's more under control but can't get rid of it.. I've been reading about red slime stain r

emover if anyone has any advice on thay.. not sure it will hurt my fish it sounds too good to be true :mad:

DannyB · Dec 28, 2015

If it is lime chemiclean, it kills bacteria. I am not familiar with this product though if it is antibiotic in nature you will have to make the decision if it is something you want in your tank. Some people swear by it, others won't use it. I am in the latter category.