Hi bni1029, Welcome to Reefland!
The algae you are seeing is actually diatoms, which have a brown dusty/rusty appearance. This is a pretty standard step in a new aquarium and not much can be done to avoid it. Good water circulation and siphoning it out will help while the tank continues to cycle through and mature.
I would give your tank a few more weeks before adding any coral. The diatoms can grow on coral and sufficate them so waiting until the initial bloom is over would be a good idea.
Scott Z.



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