Help! What Kind of Algae is this?

[sanchezkk]

While my tank has been cycling, my wife spotted this algae growing on the rocks. Can someone please advise?

























Thank you

 

[Reefnoob84]

From what I can tell it looks like sand

 

[sanchezkk]

I will have to take some closer pics.

 

[sanchezkk]

Here are some closer shots...

 

[Reefnoob84]

How long has it been cycling? What are your levels at? What's your ammonia source?

 

[sanchezkk]

How long has it been cycling? What are your levels at? What's your ammonia source?

I've been cycling since February 24th.
pH: 7.8
Ammonia: 2-3ppm
Nitrates: 10
Nitrites: 2.0ppm
My ammonia source is clear ammonia, with nothing in it just pure ammonia. I got at Ace/ Tru Value Hardware.

 

[carey]

Do you have a light on the tank? If so cut that off, you don't need light for a cycling tank. otherwise it looks normal, all my tanks went through that light green algae and it eventually went away.

 

[sanchezkk]

Ok. I feel better to ask and make sure than to not ask and be sorry later for not asking. WHEW!

Thanks

 

[carey]

Just keep the lights off, the water moving and you'll be fine.

 

[sanchezkk]

Thanks again