What is this on my sand?

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Start date May 30, 2025
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May 30, 2025

JayeHoape

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My tank is pretty new, so i think they're diatoms but im not sure. They are dark brown, kind of translucent in person, and they have hair on them? Just wanting to know what the best course of action is here.

May 30, 2025

Crabs McJones

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looks like cyanobacteria

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