Algae problem?

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So I have this red velvet fuzz like algae growing on the rocks every where. Also have this green algea thats growing out like a stem and the ends look like palm tree leaves. Is there a fish or something that can take care of this? Thanks
 
sounds like cyanobacteria for the red velvet. Does it blow off with a power head or a turkey baster ? If so a treatment with chemiclean or red slime remover will wipe it out. Just follow instructions.

Green palm tree sounds like bryopsis, which can be hard to shake.
 
sounds like cyanobacteria for the red velvet. Does it blow off with a power head or a turkey baster ? If so a treatment with chemiclean or red slime remover will wipe it out. Just follow instructions.

Green palm tree sounds like bryopsis, which can be hard to shake.

+1 i would just try to blow the red stuff off and then collect to get out of tank. resort to red slime remover last. try some water changes and better flow.
 
I have a 90g 48x24x18 with 2 vortech mp40w so i have enough flow for sure but the green and red stuff does not come off with heaviest flow even with a tooth brush and doesnt do much to it this stuff is rough. I tried redslime remover awhile back and it had no effect on it.
 

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