Red Slime

[DrJayroc413]

Red Slime is starting to creep on me, the 1st time i scoop it out but now is coming out again.....why am i getting this and what should i do

 

[OzoneParkGuy]

Check nutrient levels, your RODI readings, flow and when was the last time you changed your bulbs.

 

[DgenR8]

Check nutrient levels, your RODI readings, flow and when was the last time you changed your bulbs.

Those are the big 3. It's pretty much a guarantee that your problem lies in one, or a combination of those three things.
Resist the temptation to use "Slime away" or "Red Slime Remover" Anything that kills red slime (Cyano Bacteria) will also kill off beneficial bacteria that you count on to provide your system with natural filtration.

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Typical new tank syndrome...

 

[Logiq]

Yea it happened to me I lost just about every about 2 1/2 months into the hobby they make a med for it tho u got to turn ur skimmer off for like a day

 

[Turbovr3six]

Screw the "meds". :hammer:

Listen to the Chief Operating Officer, President, and Mod.

 

[fio1022]

Here's a good read and might help.
I haven't found anything negative about it.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1767673&highlight=cyno

 

[DrJayroc413]

Ok i just did a 5g water change and add a cap full (20ml) of special blend, im running a 24g aquapod i also check the water coming out of my ro and its good