Need help identifying this algae

[decena]

This algae appeared some weeks ago. It's growing and covering the rock. What should I do?

 

[Aquaman6410]

Looks like possible dinos which is something I went through last year. How old is the tank? What are your nitrate and phosphate readings? In my case, my tank was very new and still very low bioload. My nitrates and phosphates bottomed out which fueled my bloom.

 

[mta_morrow]

Can you get some pics with more whites vs blues?

Also, long has it been up and running and what are you nitrates and phosphate readings?

Are you dosing anything or running gfo?

 

[decena]

My tank has been up and running 8 months. My nitrates and phosphates are undetectable (I use zeovit system). I hope this pics are better

 

[mta_morrow]

This looks more like Dino’s to me than an algae.

0 nitrates or phosphate is just as bad, if not worse, than higher levels.

I am not the best to help you with Dino’s.

Let’s give some time for others to chime in.

 

[decena]

Dino's??? I think Dino's look like this:

Can it be brown coralline?

https://www.nano-reef.com/forums/topic/98598-brown-plate-like-algae/

 

[decena]

I've found more information. Could it be Lobophora?