Weird type of algea
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Crystal A
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First is Cyanobacteria the second looks to be diatoms. Cyano is a bacteria caused by excess nutrients and lower flow. The diatoms a re a normal part if a new tank. They consume silicates in the tank and once they are gone the diatoms usually disappear. The only way to control cyano is more water changes, less feeding, and increase flow in effected areas. Hope that helps. 
I added a powerhead, new lighting and 2 new fish in my 55g reef. It is 2yrs old and all of a sudden cyano and diatoms pop up. I've tried water changes and less feeding but it seems to be getting worse. Any advice to get rid of it?
aim your power heads more towards it
lots of water flow is your friend
it will go away in time your tank is still kind of young
more frequent WC will help some also
adding chemicals only masks issues causing more issues
a sand sifting conch will help to
every new tank goes through it
how big is your tank
how many power heads you have
how often you feed and what do you feed
I run 3 powerheads in my 37 bowfront
3 powerheads in my 40b which is still new and I'm getting cayno and diatoms but I also run a small plastic toy rake to circulate it once I add my stock it will get stirred up clowns are good for that
and just grab out any loose debris with the rake
also do weekly waterchanges and don't overfeed
my 37 gets it in dead spots but I get it raked daily
I don't dig just drag lightly over top sand to keep it looking good , I'm just anal about my tanks , I'm retired due to cancer so I have all the time in the world to work on my tanks
conch does wonders also I have 2 in each tank
how many power heads you have
how often you feed and what do you feed
I run 3 powerheads in my 37 bowfront
3 powerheads in my 40b which is still new and I'm getting cayno and diatoms but I also run a small plastic toy rake to circulate it once I add my stock it will get stirred up clowns are good for that
and just grab out any loose debris with the rake
also do weekly waterchanges and don't overfeed
my 37 gets it in dead spots but I get it raked daily
I don't dig just drag lightly over top sand to keep it looking good , I'm just anal about my tanks , I'm retired due to cancer so I have all the time in the world to work on my tanks
conch does wonders also I have 2 in each tank
Strawberry conch are good. They're usually $10-15 at the LFS. You'd need a max of 2 for a 55g. It's recommended 1 per 2 sq feet of tank bottom. It will kinda depend on how much sand you have exposed, because they don't climb the walls or climb on top of rock, just clean the sand.
Supa Belle
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have 1 tiger conch in my 90 and a bullet goby wonderful sand sifters and cleaners
