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BigT75
07/13/2017, 06:36 AM
Hi guys new to the forums my name is Todd got this 75g Tall been running 6-7 weeks I have a 20g sump with a skimmer running as well my question is probably one that's so common but still wanna make sure . It's the red stuff looks scary I can say it's not slime ???? 376160376161376162 I hope pics show what I'm seeing


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billdogg
07/13/2017, 07:05 AM
Yes that's "red slime". Better known as Cyanobacteria. It is a very normal part of NTS ( new tank syndrome". Increase flow, decreas available nutrients, siphon out as much ch as you can with water changes. And let it run its course.

NeoReefer91
07/13/2017, 08:17 AM
My tank had it terrible when cycling then one day it just all went away :-:


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