What type of algae is this?

[bobmakespancakes]

i want to get rid of this but i want to know what type of algae it is first so i know what to do about it

 

[mikester]

Look more like diatoms either from too much light or too many nutrients in the water or from a new established tank

 

[samnaz]

Diatoms. Let it run its course.

 

[bobmakespancakes]

Diatoms. Let it run its course.

just leave it?

 

[Euphyllia97]

Diatoms! Will clear itself when tank used up the elevated silicates.