[trevor67890]

I have got red algae that forms a carpet over my sand bed. Now, it is starting to climb the live rock.

Any suggestions on what i should do to get rid of it.

[glampka]

Siphon it off for starters. Get water movement in the area as well. Cut back on feeding. What are your phosphate levels? Do a good size water change (40%) or better yet follow this method to quickly lower nitrate/phosphate levels: An Instant Nitrate Reduction Method - A Multiple Step Water Change Procedure Be sure that the temperature & salinity match that of your tank.

[trevor67890]

i am unsure of my phosphate levels because i dont test for them. My tank is only 14 gallons so the red algae is already spread everywhere. Just how serious is my problem? Will it kill poylops or a frog spawn? I think i will do a water change tonight. Thanx

[glampka]

That stuff spreads like wildfire. If left unchecked it'll smother everything.

[glampka]

You could also get something like this: Chemi-Clean - 2 g | Clarifiers | Water Treatments & Additives | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com but it is a band-aid. You need to attack the cause. I would only use 1/2 the amount they recommend. Most of these additives will drive your skimmer crazy so be prepared if you elect to use it.

[blind1993]

also cut back on ur lighting go for 8 hours but if u have corals that need more for a week just go on 10 and then go back up if u need to and ur tank should be fine but also do a water change.

[trevor67890]

alright thanx for the help I will try that.

[blind1993]

no problem

[msbdiving]

You might also want to use chemipure in the filter and RO/DI water if you are not already doing so. If you want to take some out before it spreads anymore, try a turkey baster and suck it out. Should come off fairly easy.