Reddish orange algae?

[3littlefishies]

Any thoughts on what this might be? I’ve gone down the google rabbit hole trying to figure it out and I’m stuck between red coraline or cyano. My tank is 2 months old and these spots started popping up a few days ago. It started after I began putting the lights on consistently. My water levels are good so I’m hoping this is a natural thing but I could be wrong. I just wanna make sure this algae isn’t a sign of something problematic.

 

[Jekyl]

I wouldn't be concerned. At 2 months you're probably just scratching the surface of the ugly phase. Algae is a normal progression of dry rock and things are going to get much worse. Ensure parameters and increase CuC as necessary. Manual removal of any excessive during water changes.

 

[Lavey29]

It's just normal algae coloration adding to the dead rocks in your new tank.

 

[krollins]

Diatoms. Don't worry, they appear in every tank.

 

[3littlefishies]

I wouldn't be concerned. At 2 months you're probably just scratching the surface of the ugly phase. Algae is a normal progression of dry rock and things are going to get much worse. Ensure parameters and increase CuC as necessary. Manual removal of any excessive during water changes.

Thanks so much

 

[3littlefishies]

I wouldn't be concerned. At 2 months you're probably just scratching the surface of the ugly phase. Algae is a normal progression of dry rock and things are going to get much worse. Ensure parameters and increase CuC as necessary. Manual removal of any excessive during water changes.

Thanks! I got a few snails and will keep the lights on minimally.

 

[Jekyl]

Thanks! I got a few snails and will keep the lights on minimally.

Good place for CuC is reefcleaners.org for when your algae gets worse.