Are these diatoms?
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Hard to tell from the photos. If you post pictures under white light people can more confidently make an ID.
Tank is very young so you have a lot more adventures ahead!
Tank is very young so you have a lot more adventures ahead!
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Even if it's not I would consider it being part of the "ugly phase" 
Don't worry if it turns out to be something else. Within the first few months a whole lot of stuff can start to bloom but it usually also disappears on its own again. I think @slingfox said it beautifully:
Don't worry if it turns out to be something else. Within the first few months a whole lot of stuff can start to bloom but it usually also disappears on its own again. I think @slingfox said it beautifully:
"[...] you have a lot more adventures ahead!"
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