What is this slime?

[christianbandy]

So this dark red slime started showing up in my tank on the sand and now it's starting to get on my live rock. I'm afraid it's going to start taking over my tank soon!!! What is it and how do I get rid of it?! Help please!

 

[Epuerto]

its probaly cyano are you cycling? what are your parameters?

 

[Epuerto]

http://www.fishlore.com/aquariummagazine/apr08/images/cyanobacteria-lg.jpg
does it look like this if it does it is cyanobacteria

 

[christianbandy]

Yes that's it! How do I get rid of it?

 

[Epuerto]

you have to reduce your nitrates what are your parameters?

 

[ezy33]

I had a problem with algae until I added a DI filter to my RO water filter. The cause was Phosphates in my water. Also over feeding will cause the algae problem.