What is this??

[Aquatalk]

Hi all,
I recently cycled my 25 gal nano and added two baby clowns to it about 4 days ago. I noticed that there are redish yellow spots showing up on the rocks and hob equipment. What is it??

 

[James M]

The beginning of new tank uglies

 

[DSC reef]

Looks like diatoms, beginning of the new tank uglies.
@James M types faster

 

[Aquatalk]

Looks like diatoms, beginning of the new tank uglies.
@James M types faster

Do I do anything about it? Does this call for a clean up crew?

 

[Oshengems]

Ride it out don’t get discouraged

 

[lapin]

Howdy
Its diatoms The first step of many in getting the tank to maturity, Do nothing

 

[High ICP]

Do I do anything about it? Does this call for a clean up crew?

Nope

Just clean it up when you do your water changes

It normal

It will get uglier. And then it gets better, then it’s gone

 

[Gonebad395]

Let it run its course