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There are extremely small clear bubbles forming around the tank. Suspected bubble algae but it’s not green. They are pretty fragile and pop when out of water. Very small and clear bubbles. Tank is new and forming brown algae on sand. Around 3 months old. Shining circles are algae. If identified what’s the best way to treat it.

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Looks like diatoms on the rock, so likely in the sand too. If I'm not mistaken. I just found it today so I've been researching.
 

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