Is this normal?
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Yes, this is sadly normal for new tanks, and old when they get out of balance. New tanks go through stages of "ulgies" and eventually it will be an old tank, possibly with balance that allows the uglies to almost disappear. Give it time, keep up the maintenance and good luck on the way! 
jazreef
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Ok thanks! Should I be doing anything to treat it? It doesn’t seem abnormal but it’s just spreading quick.Yes, this is sadly normal for new tanks, and old when they get out of balance. New tanks go through stages of "ulgies" and eventually it will be an old tank, possibly with balance that allows the uglies to almost disappear. Give it time, keep up the maintenance and good luck on the way!
Some people lower light inputs, change spectrums (more blue, less red if you have leds) and ov course they get out the gravel vac and remove it and add new water but often it comes back the next day.
Maybe add some pods to the tank. Some folks have had luck with them consuming the mess and your fish will enjoy the pods for lunch.
But, outside of unsightly, it is nothing to worry about unless it bothers you and I can't fix either of those issues for you. Sorry.
jazreef
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Ok thank you!Some people lower light inputs, change spectrums (more blue, less red if you have leds) and ov course they get out the gravel vac and remove it and add new water but often it comes back the next day.
Maybe add some pods to the tank. Some folks have had luck with them consuming the mess and your fish will enjoy the pods for lunch.
But, outside of unsightly, it is nothing to worry about unless it bothers you and I can't fix either of those issues for you. Sorry.
EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal
Just another girl who likes fish
As others have said, this is perfectly normal. Get ready for a few months of "uglies" as your tank matures and stabilizes.
resortez
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Yup, clean up crew
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