Diatoms on dry rock? Cyclying

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This is my first saltwater tank and my dry rock is getting a orangish hue. Doing some of my own research I think these are diatoms, I wanted a second opinion and what to know my best course of action. I have just a turbo snail and a emerald crab in here so far. There is a window that lets natural light into the tank, which I could easily close. I have not added a light to this tank yet. Should I be concerned and try to treat this or should I just wait for it to run it’s course? The picture was taken about 3 days ago.

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Normal progression. I would be more worried if you didn’t get it. If it gets stringy, that’s a different matter :)
 

WHICH KIND OF INVERT HAS CAUSED THE MOST MISCHIEF IN YOUR TANK?

  • Sea urchins

    Votes: 16 24.2%
  • Hermit crabs

    Votes: 11 16.7%
  • Other crabs

    Votes: 4 6.1%
  • Shrimp

    Votes: 5 7.6%
  • Snails or conchs

    Votes: 3 4.5%
  • Sea stars

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Anemones

    Votes: 12 18.2%
  • None! My inverts are model citizens. :-)

    Votes: 11 16.7%
  • Something else (tell us in the comments)

    Votes: 4 6.1%
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