Cyano or Bubble algae? identification

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I recently got what i originally believe was red bubble algae but i have seen some other info suggesting that it could just be cyano with bubbles trapped in it. I took it of the sand about a week ago during my water change but it has come back this afternoon, Any help identifying it would be appreciated!
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you will also see i am having a big algae problem with other algae like hair algae

any help with how to get rid of this is appreciated
 
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to me it looks like the bubbles are from trapped gas. whereas bubble algae actually encases a gas bubble within its tissue.
Looks like a job for Chemiclean to me…. curious what other say
Thanks for the info, is Chemiclean safe for my coral and fish? if so what website can i get it.
 
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Chemiclean is reef safe. You will need to turn your skimmer off, dose chemiclean I normally go lights out for the 3 days the chemiclean is working. Then when times up you'll want to do a water change. This should help. You may have to repeat the process though.
 
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Chemiclean is reef safe. You will need to turn your skimmer off, dose chemiclean I normally go lights out for the 3 days the chemiclean is working. Then when times up you'll want to do a water change. This should help. You may have to repeat the process though.
Ok thanks for the advice should i still feed my fish because they normally do not eat without the lights on?
 
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Ok so i used the chemiclean and i think. it got rid of the red slime but there is still some more brown stuff in the tank not sure what it is.

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Ok so i used the chemiclean and i think. it got rid of the red slime but there is still some more brown stuff in the tank not sure what it is.

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Still looks like red slime. Try sucking it uo with a turkey baster. Make sure you have good flow across the tank. Watch nutrients.
 
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