What type of algae is this?

[Fishyj]

I am wondering what kind of algae is this. It looks to be red and stringy. How do I get rid of it? Here's a couple of pics.

 

[jenreefer]

It is hard to tell from the pictures. Could be cyanobacteria. Need clear and closeup pics please

 

[jsker]

Looks like the beginnings of red cyano. I had it really bad and used RedSlime remover to get rid of mine.

 

[Pola0502ds]

Peroxide is what i use. 1ml per 10gal for at least 14 days every 12 hours if it truly is cyano.

 

[Fishyj]

Will peroxide harm any corals? My tank has acans, bounces, anemones.

 

[Pola0502ds]

No, everything you mentioned I have in my tank and i dose peroxide daily even now that my cyano is gone. There are many benefits. However, see the links posted below. These are the links that are posted in a members signature by the name of Twillard that gives a lot more information on this process. highly recommend it.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/positive-identification-of-cyanobacteria.253287/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cyanobacteria-questions-answers-and-solution.253823/

 

[jenreefer]

do not dose peroxide if you have macroalgae in your fuge. It will not do well.