Is this what I think it is?

red algae

(user error on posting pic...sorry)
algae

How should I combat? I should have my new power heads in a week

 

hmmm, I thought I posted a pic... what the heck

 

Cyano.... one tough cookie. get more flow, raise Mg levels (Worked for me...), and get more O2 in water. should get rid of it pretty fast.....

 

there is also a remover you can buy i used it and it worked nicely, increase flow and mg first though try picking some out but dip your hand in fw before going in for more

 

or just leave it and when your tank matures it will go on it own - some dwarf hermits eat it also

 

Thanks guys. I have two power heads coming in (Maxi jet 900)...hopefully the mail arrives today.

I hope that really helps, as it seems it should. I do not have enough eater flow.

I have some now identified Nerite snails(see id this!) do they eat red algae?

 

Vacuum what you can.

Some frequent water changes.

Life cycle will pass and so will it.

 

If it really gets out of hand I have heard that this works great from several people. But i would try all the other options first and use as a last resort.

Ultralife Red Slime remover