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Is this bubble algae

MadReefer

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Is this red bubble stuff a type of bubble algae.
If so how do I get rid of it.
 

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Bubble algae has green or, as I found out lately, red balls that are hollow inside. Cyanobacteria can have bubble grow under a mat or in strings. You can't tell from this picture. Look up bubble algae images. Once you see images, you can decide more easily.
 

Trio91

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If it's cyano, you should be able to blow it off with a powerhead or turkey baster
 

MadReefer

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It appears from other pics this is cyan o with air bubbles.
Will try n siphon out what I can.
I replaced the filter dock yesterday and added a bag of GFO.
Tomorrow 10g water change.
 

MadReefer

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Turkey baster blew it off easy so it was cyano. Moved the return pipe a bit to help with flow.
Unfortunately, I hit a rock and bunch toppled over; just threw together for now. Will have to redo rock later.
 
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