Red algae with cheato

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After my old grow light blew . I had a spare grow light so installed it .
it doesn’t flow pink like the old but cheato is still green and growing .

What’s the red algae ?

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I believe cyano. Best way to keep it off is to rotate the algae. Also na circulation pump to aggravate the surface. Reduces nutrient build up the cyano would eat.
 
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I believe cyano. Best way to keep it off is to rotate the algae. Also na circulation pump to aggravate the surface. Reduces nutrient build up the cyano would eat.
I’m the sump is I guess the better place for it to be. .
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