Algae

[Angelv8613]

How do I get rid of purple algae from sand?

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Purple algae on the sand?Coralline doesn’t grow on the sand.Sure it’s red instead?

 

[Angelv8613]

 

[jaBX1]

Red Slime. Its actually bacterial.
Siphon as much of it off the sand bed and any affected rocks as you can and try and reduce feeding.
You can also dose some Red Slime remover products. I've had good luck with Ultra Life Red Slime remover. There are a few others out there.

 

[ravi197699]

I use red slime remover, skimmer off, UV off and watch it disappear and then water change

 

[Angelv8613]

Ok thank you. I did the siphon and water change I’ll try the red slime remover.