Cyanobacteria as the name suggests, is a type of bacteria found in saltwater systems. It uses light energy to convert inorganic substances into a food source. This simply means that it requires light to live.
Visually cyano resembles red velvet, however it is slimy to the touch, which is where the name ‘red slime’ emerges.
Once cyano blooms in your tank it very quickly assimilates to its environment and starts to utilise all available food sources your system has to offer. If your system is conducive to cyanobacterial growth, it can spread very rapidly.
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