Pink stuff growing in my refugium

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I have 0 idea what this could be growing in my refugium tank is 3 months old at this point. The only things in my tank is a clownfish pair diamond goby, conch, 2 hermits, and on the coral side just some small zoas and a gsp

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I have 0 idea what this could be growing in my refugium tank is 3 months old at this point. The only things in my tank is a clownfish pair diamond goby, conch, 2 hermits, and on the coral side just some small zoas and a gsp

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Im also new so wait for someone who knows more than me, but the red growth looks likely to be cyanobacteria to me.
 
Looks like Cyano to me too.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 10 26.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 15.8%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 13.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 26.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 23.7%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 18.4%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.3%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.9%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.6%
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