ID Algae/Bacteria? Microscope needed?

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I know it’s cyano and GHA but also possibly Dino’s (which I have battled). I know a microscope is needed to be sure, but off first glance what can you guys identify?
 
That to me looks like gha w/dino bubbles. The thicker tufts of algae/slime seem suspect. Personally I would do a decent w/c and scrub it off to see what returns
 

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