Redish Colored Algae

[Taylor202]

It has formed over the last 2 nights on top of my underwater coliseum. Its is a rusty red color. Should I be worried.
Tank 180 Gallon

 

[SemperFish]

High nitrates?

 

[Taylor202]

High nitrates?

Hmm could that cause a red algae bloom

 

[SemperFish]

Well Im almost color bliind but when Ive had high nitrates Ive seen a reddish brown algae form. this is often the case when I come home after being gone awhile. My wife is not as enthusiastic with water hanges as I am.

 

[Taylor202]

Ok thanks for the help ill run some nitrate tests and see what i get.

 

[ar0wan]

Sounds like a cyanobacteria.
Did you add plants recently?
+1 on get Nitrate readings.
PM me where R U in Austin?

 

[Taylor202]

Sounds like a cyanobacteria.
+1 on get Nitrate readings.
PM me where R U in Austin?

I live in north austin around the arboretum