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Fox · #1 03-23-2009, 08:01 PM

I haven't had any other suggestions so I did a google search and was what the likely hood that its red slime algae?

Myka · #2 03-23-2009, 08:03 PM

Well if the slime is red, then it's probably red slime algae aka cyanobacteria. Which is caused by excess nutrients. Best to get that under control asap. Read the guide in my signature about nuisances algaes.

Marlin65 · #3 03-23-2009, 08:14 PM

I had a bit of that in one of my tanks you can buy some stuff to treat that. Worked great on my tank.
BTW nems don't do well in SG less than 1.024 but I assume you already took care of that.

digital-audiophile · #4 03-23-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Marlin65

I had a bit of that in one of my tanks you can buy some stuff to treat that. Worked great on my tank.
BTW nems don't do well in SG less than 1.024 but I assume you already took care of that.

Also, anemones need mature stable tanks. Three months is a little young to have one in there.

Fox · #5 03-23-2009, 09:15 PM

The anemone is doing great as is everything else right now. Salinity is up to 1.025 as of yesterday...

Thanks for asking.

digital-audiophile · #6 03-23-2009, 09:38 PM

Red Slime aka Cyano is just part of the regular tank cycling process. It may come and go for a while. Once you switch to RO/DI you will see less of it.. tap water always seems to be a major culprit. You can treat with chemiclean or one of the other red slime removers but IMO it just masks the issue and it comes back. I say this all from my own experience.

You can syphon it out but have some patience and it will get better.