Red slime please help

randysnyc · 09/18/2017, 02:04 PM

I recently have tons of red slime frowing jn my tank.

I have a red sea max c250

I just ordered new filters for my rodi maker from bulk reef not sure how old the filters are that ive been using.

I have an emperor, grey tang and blue hippo in the tank.

Shoupd i be brushing off the rocks and letting my skimmer grab it since it wont come up when i syphon my sand. Goes into the tube then seems to heavy and comes out.

And suggestions on a cure or a place to start. I only run my lights about 6 to 7 hours s day.

mcgyvr · 09/18/2017, 02:21 PM

You are aware that those fish need a much larger tank than what you have right?

Cyanobacteria basically means you need to do more water changes as you have excessive nitrates/phosphates/dissolved organics.. (aka.. dirty water/insufficient maintenance)

What are your nitrate/phosphate test results?

What is your current water change schedule?

Sometimes turning the lights off for 3 days will cause the cyano to die back (but thats just a cover up)..
You can try a product like red slime remover or chemiclean which are an antibacterial treatment.

Canuck007 · 09/23/2017, 12:31 PM

Agree with mcgyvr. You just need to do more frequent water changes and maybe feed a bit less.

May I ask where you got your RSM C250? Seemed like only the original RSM 250 was available in the US and the C250 was sold in europe and then discontinued.

karimwassef · 09/23/2017, 04:57 PM

Water changes ... measure N and P... then add a scrubber and get chemiclean

09/18/2017, 02:04 PM	#1
randysnyc Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 1	Red slime please help I recently have tons of red slime frowing jn my tank. I have a red sea max c250 I just ordered new filters for my rodi maker from bulk reef not sure how old the filters are that ive been using. I have an emperor, grey tang and blue hippo in the tank. Shoupd i be brushing off the rocks and letting my skimmer grab it since it wont come up when i syphon my sand. Goes into the tube then seems to heavy and comes out. And suggestions on a cure or a place to start. I only run my lights about 6 to 7 hours s day.

09/18/2017, 02:21 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	You are aware that those fish need a much larger tank than what you have right? Cyanobacteria basically means you need to do more water changes as you have excessive nitrates/phosphates/dissolved organics.. (aka.. dirty water/insufficient maintenance) What are your nitrate/phosphate test results? What is your current water change schedule? Sometimes turning the lights off for 3 days will cause the cyano to die back (but thats just a cover up).. You can try a product like red slime remover or chemiclean which are an antibacterial treatment. __________________ Who me?

09/23/2017, 04:57 PM	#4
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	Water changes ... measure N and P... then add a scrubber and get chemiclean __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

09/23/2017, 12:31 PM	#3
Canuck007 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 198	Agree with mcgyvr. You just need to do more frequent water changes and maybe feed a bit less. May I ask where you got your RSM C250? Seemed like only the original RSM 250 was available in the US and the C250 was sold in europe and then discontinued.