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[ScottR]

I’m almost certain that you have diatom algae. It’s common in new tanks. The diatoms use silicates commonly found in sand and sometimes rock or non RODI water to grow. Once all of the silicates are eaten up, the diatoms go away leaving a space for more desirable or undesirable algae to grow. It’s basically a waiting game.

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

Okay, So like I said thrust me don’t give up yet. Your tank is new this is normal. Just wait it out

 

[ScottR]

Shrimps, hermit crabs, tangs, blennies will do nothing to help. And the tank is not even that bad from the pic. Just let it run its course

 

[mvbrandt]

It's not corralline algae. It's some form of film algae. Could be diatoms, cyano, etc. Cleanup critters will help. Keeping your feeding very minimal will help. Keeping your light on for less time will help.

Only the purple corralline algaes tend to make much of an impact, and they start as little spots everywhere, not a fast growing film, even in tanks where they are growing comparatively fast. There's also no doubt ... It's bright purple and clearly hard and calcareous looking.

To confirm, try rubbing the algae off a little bit with your finger. If ANY comes off at all, even a little bit, it's no corralline.

Corralline in a bottle works, but it takes months still if you dose it in a new tank.

What water are you using for your water changes? What are you dosing?

Also, some of your posts have seemed a little hostile; this community is generally just trying to help, speaking as someone new to it.

Your phosphates are also pretty high for three months in. Make sure you're limiting feeding.

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

Shrimps, hermit crabs, tangs, blennies will do nothing to help. And the tank is not even that bad from the pic. Just let it run its course

i didn’t say they will get rid of it, they will definitely do their job and get rid of some but there will be no difference until the end of the process

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Ok let’s all please calm down. Remember we are here to help support one another in this hobby. Let’s also please remember that we are a family friendly forum and we don’t condone cursing or fighting with one another. Thank you all for taking a step back and regrouping!

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

We’re all here to help one another and learn new stuff. Not everyone knows everything, it takes time. We’re here to help, not fight.

I hope you continue on with your journey in this hobby and don’t give up.

Best of Luck
-ThatPhillyReefer

 

[Scoobydoo]

It's not corralline algae. It's some form of film algae. Could be diatoms, cyano, etc. Cleanup critters will help. Keeping your feeding very minimal will help. Keeping your light on for less time will help.

Only the purple corralline algaes tend to make much of an impact, and they start as little spots everywhere, not a fast growing film, even in tanks where they are growing comparatively fast. There's also no doubt ... It's bright purple and clearly hard and calcareous looking.

To confirm, try rubbing the algae off a little bit with your finger. If ANY comes off at all, even a little bit, it's no corralline.

Corralline in a bottle works, but it takes months still if you dose it in a new tank.

What water are you using for your water changes? What are you dosing?

Also, some of your posts have seemed a little hostile; this community is generally just trying to help, speaking as someone new to it.

Your phosphates are also pretty high for three months in. Make sure you're limiting feedingwhat does my pho need to be 0

 

[Scoobydoo]

We’re all here to help one another and learn new stuff. Not everyone knows everything, it takes time. We’re here to help, not fight.

I hope you continue on with your journey in this hobby and don’t give up.

Best of Luck
-ThatPhillyReefer

I don't know nothing

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I don't know nothing

Hang in there and you’ll learn quickly!

 

[Scoobydoo]

It's not corralline algae. It's some form of film algae. Could be diatoms, cyano, etc. Cleanup critters will help. Keeping your feeding very minimal will help. Keeping your light on for less time will help.

Only the purple corralline algaes tend to make much of an impact, and they start as little spots everywhere, not a fast growing film, even in tanks where they are growing comparatively fast. There's also no doubt ... It's bright purple and clearly hard and calcareous looking.

To confirm, try rubbing the algae off a little bit with your finger. If ANY comes off at all, even a little bit, it's no corralline.

Corralline in a bottle works, but it takes months still if you dose it in a new tank.

What water are you using for your water changes? What are you dosing?

Also, some of your posts have seemed a little hostile; this community is generally just trying to help, speaking as someone new to it.

Your phosphates are also pretty high for three months in. Make sure you're limiting feeding.

Coraline ain't just purple right

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Coraline ain't just purple right

It’s mostly pink and purple.

 

[Scoobydoo]

Ok let’s all please calm down. Remember we are here to help support one another in this hobby. Let’s also please remember that we are a family friendly forum and we don’t condone cursing or fighting with one another. Thank you all for taking a step back and regrouping!

I'm calm but I hate know it all you can take me out of this forum anytime

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

I don't know nothing

That’s okay, we are here to teach you and give you the knowledge you need to achieve your goal of having a successful reef.

It takes time, I am 14 and have been in the hobby for 4 years and still don’t know everything. Everyone is learing new things everyday.

If you have any questions on anything don’t be shy to ask on here.

 

[Scoobydoo]

It’s mostly pink and purple.

What about blue?

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

What about blue?

It will not be a blue, maybe have a blueish shimmer but mostly purple or pink

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I'm calm but I hate know it all you can take me out of this forum anytime

Nah we want you to stick around and learn!

 

[Scoobydoo]

It's not corralline algae. It's some form of film algae. Could be diatoms, cyano, etc. Cleanup critters will help. Keeping your feeding very minimal will help. Keeping your light on for less time will help.

Only the purple corralline algaes tend to make much of an impact, and they start as little spots everywhere, not a fast growing film, even in tanks where they are growing comparatively fast. There's also no doubt ... It's bright purple and clearly hard and calcareous looking.

To confirm, try rubbing the algae off a little bit with your finger. If ANY comes off at all, even a little bit, it's no corralline.

Corralline in a bottle works, but it takes months still if you dose it in a new tank.

What water are you using for your water changes? What are you dosing?

Also, some of your posts have seemed a little hostile; this community is generally just trying to help, speaking as someone new to it.

Your phosphates are also pretty high for three months in. Make sure you're limiting feeding.

Tofu water from my robuddie

 

[Scoobydoo]

It will not be a blue, maybe have a blueish shimmer but mostly purple or pink

I did a little study and there is a coraline called true blue very rare tho

 

[ScottR]

Coraline ain't just purple right

It’s multi-colored. Most common is the reddish and the purple type. Here’s a couple colors on my bare bottom tank.

And here’s a rock that is covered in white coralline. The pic doesn’t do it justice but the whole rock is mostly thick white which almost gives it a clean look. To be fair,I’ve had these rocks for years and they’ve battled everything Imaginable.