Problem with red slime

[Annabellam]

My name is Annabelle and i am pretty new here. I set up a tank a few months ago and i am having a problem with red slime. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[alcimedes]

what are your water parameters, tank specs and inhabitants?

 

[JUNBUG361]

Pictures of tank? When was the last water change done? How much do you feed?

 

[mcgyvr]

Siphon it out during water changes then do a 3 day lights out then siphon again..(<-- non-chemical treatment option)

Or use "ultralife red slime remover or chemiclean" per the directions (<--chemical treatment option)

Note: The red slime is cyanobacteria and it can be a fairly normal "stage" in a new tank that can just go away on its own..

 

[Sk8r]

Do NOT use remover or chemiclean unless you have a good skimmer and good flow.

 

[Randy27]

Keep your media fresh, do routine water changes, and don't feed more than what your inhabitants can eat..