Algae Type?

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Tank is 6 months old, cycled in the dark for 4 months. All fish were added over first three month. Tank was stable on bioload, turned lights on and was stable for another month. Went to add all the corals you see at once, and ever since then been getting the algae you can see. Largely on sand and glass, some on rocks but not as much.

What type do you think this is? My hypothesis is corals addition changing equilibrium and the bacterial population is just responding to the new status quo?

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I went with the nano CUC off of Dr Reef.

Not a ton, but few snails hermits and a emerald crab.
 

WHAT’S USUALLY THE FIRST CLUE THAT SOMETHING IS OFF IN YOUR REEF?

  • A fish’s behavior or appetite changes

    Votes: 11 15.3%
  • A coral looks different or stops opening normally

    Votes: 44 61.1%
  • Water clarity or surface appearance changes

    Votes: 10 13.9%
  • Equipment sounds or flow seem different

    Votes: 8 11.1%
  • A test result catches my attention

    Votes: 14 19.4%
  • Algae or other growth starts changing

    Votes: 14 19.4%
  • I usually notice when the problem is already obvious

    Votes: 3 4.2%
  • It depends on what’s going on

    Votes: 13 18.1%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.4%
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