New "agae" in tank?

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Can someone advise me what this white algae looking substance is and should I be concerned? Tank is about 7 weeks in.

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Slimey or fuzzy?

If slimey I would point to bacteria and ask if you are carbon dosing (adding vinegar, vodka, sugar etc).

I see a reddish hue (if I am looking at the right area) which looks cyano like
 

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