Is this what I think it is?

[ser_renely]

red algae

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

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

[ser_renely]

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

[aquaboy]

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.....

[Godbert]

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

[phoenixhieghts]

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

[ser_renely]

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?

[omard]

Vacuum what you can.

Some frequent water changes.

Life cycle will pass and so will it.

[gazog]

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