ID this red stuff on my SPS

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Sorry for the stupid question but im new to reef tanks, and only own 3 SPS's in my tank. This fairly new one, has what looks like an algae problem that has been on it for a week or so. My parameters are very solid so not sure what this is. Anyone able to help me? I can take another picture if this isn't good enough.

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It's either cyano like already stated or it's algae growing on dead skeleton of the coral. When flesh peels off sps from STN/RTN algae tends to grow quickly on the remaining skeleton.
 
Yup you guys are correct, It seems I am getting my first cyano outbreak in the tank... Just added some fresh chemipure elite bags so will get it under control, probably overfeeding...
 

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