coraline algae????

[lwaxman]

what is coraline algae, I have live rock and sand, i have been cycling the tank, and i put two damsels in it. now there is some green algae, it looks like powderish. what is this and how do i get rid of this

thanks

[mg426]

Coraline algae is a calcium based algae that will begin to grow as your tank becomes established. Typically pink and purple in color.
As for the algae in your tank at the moment, Most likely some form of diatioms that are not uncommen in a newly set up system.

[lwaxman]

how do i get rid of it

[NCguy]

Your tank is cycling so it's going to go through many different algae stages..Wait until it's through and get a cleanup crew to clean the tank. (snails,crabs,shrimp)

[Rick55555]

You need your tank to cycle and stabilize first. You're likely to encounter undesirable forms of algae (e.g. green, brown, cyanobacteria etc) during this period of cycling and just after.

Thereafter, you can limit undesirable forms of algae by adhering to the following:
Purifying your source water (preferably RO/DI). Having pure/clean source water should prevent excess nutrients and phosphates from getting into your tank.

Don't over feed and perform regular water changes.

Test for phosphate and utilize phosphate removal media if necessary.

Promote coralline algae growth (stable PH, Calcium, water parameters).

Keep good water parameters generally (i.e. 0 ammonia, 0-low nitrate, 0 nitrite etc)