Good or bad algae?

[jeffchapok]

This tank is not quite two months old. Is this algae good or bad at this point? I thought the red stuff was Coraline and I was glad to see it, but then I read that Coraline has to be introduced to a tank. I haven't done anything to introduce it, so now I'm not sure.

 

[AshwinRavi]

its good algae, part of the ugly phase. it will pass. In my experience, you don't have to deliberately introduce coraline algae, it will find a way to get to your tank through frag plugs, snails etc. just give it time.

 

[Brad Miller]

+1 as stated above

 

[jeffchapok]

its good algae, part of the ugly phase. it will pass. In my experience, you don't have to deliberately introduce coraline algae, it will find a way to get to your tank through frag plugs, snails etc. just give it time.

That's good to know. I do have a couple of hermits that came in with pretty crusty looking shells. Maybe that's where is came from.

I actually don't mind the way this looks. It's much better than the nasty brown diatoms phase.

 

[Ubergroover]

Keep a close eye on your nutrient levels in the tank for a while. It will pass