Ok need some help on gross algae

[ParkerK]

I’ve had this tank for a little over 2 months and this algae is just covering all my rocks and corals. Don’t know what it is and why it won’t go away. I’m sure it’s because the tank is still young...
There’s mainly 2 types, the red stuff and the green stuff.

 

[kkelly007]

I'm in the same boat as you: two months in and dealing with nasty algae. Not knowing anything about your water parameters, this appears to be very natural and part of the "new tank uglies" that we just need to wait out. Check out Steps 4, 5 and 6 in the link below.

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[GeoSquid]

Is the algae associated with air bubbles? It looks like Dino's and if there are bubbles then most likely it is.

 

[ParkerK]

Is the algae associated with air bubbles? It looks like Dino's and if there are bubbles then most likely it is.

There used to be but not as many anymore...