Brown Spots - Cycling Stage - What are these algae bloom? HELP!

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Hey guys, just noticed some brown spots... wondering if this is a bloom?

I have the lights at 8 am - 8 pm to kessil tuna blue setting.

Should i shut the lights off?

Any suggestions?

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Is it possible that it is the start of diatoms? It looks like you may have a fairly new tank so this would be a normal part of your tank development.
 
let it run its course - welcome to the beginning stages of the longggggggg process of tank maturation. keep up your regular maintenance schedule and have fun!
 
Is it possible that it is the start of diatoms? It looks like you may have a fairly new tank so this would be a normal part of your tank development.
I shut off the lights 2 hours early? Or should i leave it 12 hours?
 
let it run its course - welcome to the beginning stages of the longggggggg process of tank maturation. keep up your regular maintenance schedule and have fun!
Yeah loll! Its first week, wondering if i should do a water change or just let it ride… i cut the light hours down to 10 hrs
 

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