Algae identification/ help

[TidalReefer]

Hey everyone! A couple weeks ago I began having trouble with some sort of algae, my nitrates were VERY high so I made the investment into a protein Skimmer and higher amounts of water changes. Since then nothing has gotten better and the algae is both an eyesore and a danger to my corals. Also the bubbles in the pictures are quite bubbles and not bubble algae. Any help with a possible identification and or solution? Any help is very much appreciated!
-Jorge

 

[Ajayabb]

Looks like Dino’s. Hold off on any further water changes. Check phosphate levels. I’m surprised you had an outbreak with elevated Nitrates. You want to elevate nutrient levels to help outcompete the Dino’s with algae growth. Limit lighting schedule and invest in a UV sterilizer in order to help eradicate

 

[Fred2482]

Look like diatoms. Not dangerous, how long ago did your tank cycle?

 

[TidalReefer]

Fred, my tank is about to turn a year old next month so this was a little strange to see, I'm a novice at this hobby so I don't know if it's normal at this stage

 

[Fred2482]

Probably not diatoms then unless you are mixing up sand alot. My guess is cyanos or Dinos like Ajayabb stated.

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[TidalReefer]

Probably not diatoms then unless you are mixing up sand alot. My guess is cyanos or Dinos like Ajayabb stated.

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Hmm I did rinse my sand bed before this happened, and I have a lot of detritus. I've rinses it before without negative affect so I don't know if that's it

 

[TidalReefer]

I've included some more pictures of what it looks like on rocks and coral