Red Hair Algae Growing on Back Sump

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I have a 32.5-gallon reef tank, with a back sump. I have this red hair algae in my back sump that keeps coming back even if I manually pull it off. How do you think I could get rid of it?
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How can I get rid of it?
Red slime remover always worked great for me if you are okay with a chemical treatment. Maintaining stable parameters is important as well. What are your nutrients at?

 

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That looks like cyano. Cyano is somewhat easy to remove. If its only in back chamber, then just remove it with a siphon.
 

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Its red slime and you will notice in area of light and in the dark are pineapple sponges
Wipe both with a sponge- no need for chemicals and cover the area with dark plastic or similar to block light and assure your phosphate level Not elevated
 

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