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I’m trying to deal with the bubble algae- but the red seems to be getting worse and spreading. Dinos? Feedback appreciated



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Looks like cyano bacteria. Siphon it out regularly and use a baster to blow the remainder off into the water column so your mechanical filteration can catch it. Rinse mechanical filteration once water column clears up.
 

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