Is this the start of algae?

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attygirl
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Is this the start of algae?

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Recently upgraded old tank for new. Cycled for four weeks before adding shrimp. Are the white spots on the inside of the glass the start of algae growth?
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Below is the whole tank:
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Re: Is this the start of algae?

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It's definitely the start of biofilm which probably contains some algae along with bacteria and other things that the shrimp will graze on.
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Re: Is this the start of algae?

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Dch48 - thanks for the information. I also thought the biofilm was the filmy stuff on top of the water. 8)
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