Algea help

[astillwell]

what is this Algea? It’s a new tank (month old) with light for refugium. Only showing Algea where the light hits.

Should I treat of let alone?

 

[All_talk]

Looks like a pretty normal bloom for a new tank, I would not be too concerned (don't start dumping in chemicals). If it gets thick, siphon it out with your normal water change. Scrub it with a tooth brush if need be.

Algae is a normal part of the reef, both in the wild and in our tanks. Check out this video for some good information:

 

[Seansea]

Just normal brown algae that starts at beginning. Will turn to a gree algae after month or so

 

[bushdoc]

Probably Diatoms, your first stage of tank maturation.

 

[get-salty]

what is this Algea? It’s a new tank (month old) with light for refugium. Only showing Algea where the light hits.

Should I treat of let alone?

you will get diatoms with new rocks/sand. the key is to leave it alone, dont do anything. it will go away in few wks.

 

[Reeflix]

defintly diatoms. everyone gets em. they are not a problem