Starting Coralline Algae Growth.

slumlord · 08/06/2007, 05:35 PM

I have a 46 gallon bow front with about 50lbs of live rock and about 40lbs of live sand. It has been cycled completely.

My live stock as of right now is 6 Turbos, 20 Hermits and 2 Striped Damsels.

I want to start adding live corals soon, what can i do to promote Coralline Algae growth?

I have some Purple Up that I add nightly, but it seems like I'm missing something because it's not giving me the desired effect.

I'd figure I'd ask here before I goto the LFS and dude trys to sell me $80 in chemicals.

Percula9 · 08/06/2007, 05:46 PM

Is there any coralline on the rock you bought from your LFS? It takes time to grow coralline. Just maintain CA Mag and Alkalinity. Without carbonates the calcium and mag has no where to go. Check levels before dosing.

SALT WATER CRAZ · 08/06/2007, 05:47 PM

just get your Calcium,Alk,mag at proper levels and if you have some coraline in the tank all ready than it will grow. purple up is junk if you ask me.

oct2274 · 08/06/2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SALT WATER CRAZ
just get your Calcium,Alk,mag at proper levels and if you have some coraline in the tank all ready than it will grow. purple up is junk if you ask me.

exactly

For some reason ESV two part and Mag gave me the best results.

ihopss · 08/06/2007, 06:12 PM

It will grow and grow! and you will have to support its calcium habit, so don't be too anxious. And for goodness sake don't pay forit( purple up) .

kuoka · 08/06/2007, 09:11 PM

As others say, you'll need coraline to grow coraline. Also keep up the calcium and alkaline levels. Other than that, it's like boiling water, it'll grow when it's ready.

08/06/2007, 05:35 PM	#1
slumlord Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 289	Starting Coralline Algae Growth. I have a 46 gallon bow front with about 50lbs of live rock and about 40lbs of live sand. It has been cycled completely. My live stock as of right now is 6 Turbos, 20 Hermits and 2 Striped Damsels. I want to start adding live corals soon, what can i do to promote Coralline Algae growth? I have some Purple Up that I add nightly, but it seems like I'm missing something because it's not giving me the desired effect. I'd figure I'd ask here before I goto the LFS and dude trys to sell me $80 in chemicals.

08/06/2007, 09:11 PM	#6
kuoka Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Cali Posts: 713	As others say, you'll need coraline to grow coraline. Also keep up the calcium and alkaline levels. Other than that, it's like boiling water, it'll grow when it's ready. __________________ They say don't talk about someone unless you've walked a mile in their shoes.. But if you do, at least you'll be ahead of them AND have their shoes! :) Current Tank Info: 72gal glass bow front reef, mostly LPS with some SPS, tangs, anthias, blenny, paired percula clowns, gold headed sleeper goby, red fairy wrasse

08/06/2007, 05:46 PM	#2
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	Is there any coralline on the rock you bought from your LFS? It takes time to grow coralline. Just maintain CA Mag and Alkalinity. Without carbonates the calcium and mag has no where to go. Check levels before dosing.

08/06/2007, 05:47 PM	#3
SALT WATER CRAZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 872	just get your Calcium,Alk,mag at proper levels and if you have some coraline in the tank all ready than it will grow. purple up is junk if you ask me.

08/06/2007, 06:12 PM	#5
ihopss Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gilmer,tx Posts: 751	It will grow and grow! and you will have to support its calcium habit, so don't be too anxious. And for goodness sake don't pay forit( purple up) .