What kind of algae is this?

[markon87]

Hi all,

2 months ago I started a 10 gallon tank and just recently added some cleaner shrimps, snails and crabs. I noticed that my rock (dry rock) is having some pinkish color. Is this some kind of algae?

 

[TheShrimpNibbler]

It’s most likely diatoms.

 

[WIReefer]

Could be cyano since tank is new, most likely part of the ugly stage.

 

[markon87]

Thanks guys. Do you think treating with Chemiclean would be safe for my shrimps, snails and crabs?

 

[dvgyfresh]

Thanks guys. Do you think treating with Chemiclean would be safe for my shrimps, snails and crabs?

I would advise not to use , let the tank mature first

 

[markon87]

I would advise not to use , let the tank mature first

ok, I was thinking to react before it gets out if control