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What algae is this and how do I get rid of it?
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Looks like could be dinoflagellates. Can you take pics of other areas affected without the blues on?
 
Is it slimey to the touch or does it have structure?
 
Looks like could be dinoflagellates. Can you take pics of other areas affected without the blues on?

I agree that it appears to be dinoflagellates upon first look. There are some great threads here on R2R regarding identifying the species and the corresponding cures. This thread is one that I commonly reference.
 

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