| Red slime algae in a reef aquarium can detract from | | | | may cause it to appear out of no where so if your |
| the overall look of the tank. It can also pose a threat | | | | bulbs are more then six months old changing them |
| to some corals, if they are not strong enough to | | | | may have a positive affect. |
| fight it off it can eventually smoother them and cut | | | | There are also some animals that other reef keepers |
| off their light. | | | | have claimed eat it. These animals are the red legged |
| What Causes Red Slime Algae In a Reef Aquarium | | | | hermit crab, the cerith snail and some reports have |
| This algae is not an actual algae but a form | | | | claimed that bi-color blennies will eat it as well. |
| cyanobacteria. Many reef experts are unsure as to | | | | Like anything in a reef tank it is hit or miss when |
| the exact cause of it but it is believed that like any | | | | adding animals to control algae, they may devour it |
| normal aquarium algae it needs excess dissolved | | | | or they may ignore it. |
| nutrients to feed on and grow. And like other algae it | | | | There are also chemicals that are marketed that |
| needs an adequate light source for photosynthesis | | | | claim to reduce or remove red slime algae in the reef |
| How Can I Get Rid Of It | | | | aquarium. But like any chemical it will only mask the |
| Red Slime algae has proven to not like high water | | | | problem and is not a long term solution. And even if it |
| flow and by simply increasing the flow in your reef | | | | claims it is reef safe there is a chance that any |
| tank you maybe able to get it to regress. It is also | | | | chemicals added to your tank could also kill sensitive |
| very easy to remove by hand by simply scooping it | | | | coral or invertebrates so proceed with caution when |
| out. | | | | using chemicals. |
| There have been some theories that older light bulbs | | | | |