Tiny brown spots on sand bed and rock

[bry9707]

Hey guys! New to the saltwater side of this hobby. Have a RedSea E max 170 that’s been cycling for a few weeks. I’ve noticed these spots coming out on the rock and even on the sand bed just looking for any advice as to what it is or if I should be worried.

 

[Hoodstream]

Thats just algae. It’s part of the process. It’s starts like that then disappears look into a clean up crew.

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[Hoodstream]

Thats just algae. It’s part of the process. It’s starts like that then disappears look into a clean up crew.

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Towards the bottom it has the stages of cycling.

 

[bry9707]

Towards the bottom it has the stages of cycling.

That’s awesome thanks. I’ve been on this site a bunch before buying tank but I just made an account and still figuring my way around

 

[Hoodstream]

That’s awesome thanks. I’ve been on this site a bunch before buying tank but I just made an account and still figuring my way around

Welcome to R2R there’s many great people on here.

 

[ReefRusty]

Its all normal for a new tank. Let it ride out we all go through some ugly stages. Enjoy the process and don't rush things