Microscope ID help (diatoms,dinos?)

[sotsreef]

 

[vetteguy53081]

Algae and seems like either bryopsis or turf

 

[sotsreef]

Algae and seems like either bryopsis or turf

oh and this is how it looks in the tank if that helps at all (brownish yellow spots on the rock).

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yep, algae spores which can become hair or turf in time

 

[sotsreef]

Yep, algae spores which can become hair or turf in time

ok do i let it run its course or try and take hold now?

 

[vetteguy53081]

You can dab peroxide on it and

ok do i let it run its course or try and take hold now?

it should control
Other option is to add 1.5ml of peroxide per 10 gallons at night which should also get to those spots

 

[Dan_P]

Diatoms most likely.

 

[saltyhog]

Agree with Dan_P, that looks like diatoms.