What algae is this ?

[DeepReef]

trying to identify this algae, slowly spreading to the LR, what is the best way to get rid of it?

 

[Reeferdude1888]

Not 100% but looks like green slime algae.

 

[Jason mack]

maybe green cyno .. check your no3 po4

 

[DeepReef]

maybe green cyno .. check your no3 po4

No3 around 5-10 and Po4 0.06 with hanna checker.

 

[DeepReef]

Any suggestion how to clean it up ?

 

[Jason mack]

Any suggestion how to clean it up ?

Yes get your no3 and po4 in line first ...and then something like cynoRX .. or a similar product ....chemiclean .. triton also has one now too ..
But if you can get a sample under microscope for a positive ID .

 

[anth]

Try using a turkey baster or something to blast it.
If it comes apart and detaches from the surface its on easily then it is most likely cyano.
I solved my issue with cyano by keeping my nitrate at at least 10x what my phosphate is.
What are your nitrate and phosphate levels?

 

[DeepReef]

Try using a turkey baster or something to blast it.
If it comes apart and detaches from the surface its on easily then it is most likely cyano.
I solved my issue with cyano by keeping my nitrate at at least 10x what my phosphate is.
What are your nitrate and phosphate levels?

I have tried turkey baster for awhile but the algae dose come back, No3 is around 5-10 and Po4 0.06

 

[anth]

The turkey baster is just to test if it is cyano and will not rid you of it

 

[DeepReef]

Definitely comes of easily, What is the best course of action to get rid of this nasty algae ?

 

[anth]

It’s actually bacteria
I raised my nitrates to balance out my nutrients but you seem to have a good balance assuming your test kits are accurate.
i dont like to recommended chemical remedies but have used cyano x a couple of years ago and it did work on purple/red cyano.
If you have any bacteria in a bottle you could try giving that a shot to out compete the cyano. If not then it will be best to just buy cyano x instead.
Do some research before using.