Battling Nuisance Algae, Save My Reef!

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Big Tex

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So I have a small algae problem or it might be a big problem I'm not sure yet, I need some advice guys, how do I stop it? I have had this tank up about 3 months and some change and maybe this is normal? Idk guys, all advice with be taken into consideration, thanks again!
 

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Thats diatoms and they will burn themselves out hopefully soon. They live on the silicates in your water so when they run out of food they stop.
 
Thats diatoms and they will burn themselves out hopefully soon. They live on the silicates in your water so when they run out of food they stop.

I just did a water change, and I have slight water cloud but all my levels are spot on, corals are happy, fish are healthy etc.
 
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