Red Algae with bubbles...nuisance

[Dezzy]

I have some bad red algae with bubbles trapped in it taking over everything. It is killing corals. Anyone know how to get rid of it without killing the corals or spreading it elsewhere. I tried to just disturb it and hope the filter would suck it up but it settled elsewhere and started growing. Here are some pics for identifying.

http://www.misfitsrehab.com/redalgae1.jpg
http://www.misfitsrehab.com/redalgae2.jpg
http://www.misfitsrehab.com/redalgae3.jpg

 

[Reefscape]

a few things....increase flow some what, check your phosphates and nitrate levels because it is prolly feeding the cyano...

Syphon out what you can untill you start to get it under control...

Can you check for the above levels and let us know please...

Niko

 

[Dezzy]

There is no animal, fish or anything that eats it or anything?

 

[Reefscape]

not really cyano no....you need to get to the root cause of it and recify it quite quickly, else it will soon start to spread through you tank..

Niko

 

[jojo22]

^^^YEP^^^^

Just to add, do good and regular water changes, lower your lighting cycle and feeding, and lastly increase your water flow in these ares, cyano likes calm waters so if you keep a good flow in your tank it will really help!!

 

[Catpicklesdog]

Definately check your phospahtes as Niko suggested. Here's a link to mine (before and after) and how I got rid of it.

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103818

GOOD LUCK WITH YOURS.

 

[Reefscape]

my gosh....the master of phosphates has arrived...better late than never......he he he he

Niko