Help Identifying this algae/bacteria

[spicymikey]

I have searched descriptions and photographs of various different organisms that grow in aquariums and cannot seem to identify this one in my 3 month old tank. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

There are only a handful of these sitting mostly on the flat surfaces of the rock that is under direct light. They are not growing or spreading very quickly.They are small, no bigger than a dime at the base. They are fuzzy like a cotton ball. They are not very stiff and will flap in the current a bit. They are all a very muted pale Brown. They look like little mountains with the base being wider than the top. Some actually look like Hershey Kisses

Attached is a photo of 2 of them. One in the foreground and one in the background

Can anyone help me identify these guys?

 

[RiptideAquaculture]

I have searched descriptions and photographs of various different organisms that grow in aquariums and cannot seem to identify this one in my 3 month old tank. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

There are only a handful of these sitting mostly on the flat surfaces of the rock that is under direct light. They are not growing or spreading very quickly.They are small, no bigger than a dime at the base. They are fuzzy like a cotton ball. They are all a very muted pale Brown. They look like little mountains with the base being wider than the top. Some actually look like Hershey Kisses

Attached is a photo of 2 of them. One in the foreground and one in the background

Can anyone help me identify these guys?

The photo isn't clear, can you try again? I’d like to help

 

[spicymikey]

The photo is in clear can you try again. I’d like to help

I agree it is out of focus. That's why I tried to describe it as best I could. When I am at the tank later I will get a better photograph. Thanks!

 

[spicymikey]

I agree it is out of focus. That's why I tried to describe it as best I could. When I am at the tank later I will get a better photograph. Thanks!

Here is a more focused shot. Thanks

 

[spicymikey]

This is a picture of "Cotton Candy" Algae I found on www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide

I saw this yesterday. The texture is right but its not pink, or even reddish. Its dull brown. Also, all the spots are tiny - dime sized at most but usually the size of an M&M. I don't think this is it but wanted to share a clearer photo There are more spots of it around the tank but its slooow growing and doesn't feel like its about to take over the tank, so I am leaving it there for now.