Is this corraline algae or something else?

[Reefgirl0412]

Hi everyone, I have this algae growing on my white rock. The tank is over 6 months old. It has blotches of bright green and this purplish tint. Doesn't come off when blowing with a turkey baster and doesn't scrape off with a toothbrush. Wondering if thus us the beginning of cirraline algae. Thank you everyone!

 

[shakacuz]

this could very well be the beginning stages of it. it does come in different colors! some reefers see the growth after 8months or passed the year mark. seeing it sooner means you have great biodiversity!

 

[Reefgirl0412]

Thanks. I mean I really don't know what else it could be. I already got diatoms for a long time and it doesn't look like that. Got some cyano bacteria, doesn't look like that either. So the only thing that makes sense is corralline. I just wanted to double check with people that know more than me.

 

[Dburr1014]

Hi everyone, I have this algae growing on my white rock. The tank is over 6 months old. It has blotches of bright green and this purplish tint. Doesn't come off when blowing with a turkey baster and doesn't scrape off with a toothbrush. Wondering if thus us the beginning of cirraline algae. Thank you everyone!

Yes, I have coraline in green, purple and pink. Should be all over in no time. Then you'll be asking "what's the best scraper for the glass" questions. Lol

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

My coralline started as light neon green, so, yes, it looks like it to me