purple coraline

froggy4112 · 07/12/2007, 08:07 PM

Hi guys- what is the best way to make coraline thrive? I have a few little dime and quarter spots here and there, but nothing like I see in a lot of pictures where it is colorful, thick and all over. I suspect I need better lighting, but am not sure.

65G
96W PC light. 50/50 antcinc and daylight
Nitrates, ammonia, nitrites, PH are all good.
Water temp is about 77.
i have a protein skimmer and do twice monthly water changes of about 10%

What do you guys think? Iâ€™d really like to see is grow and thrive. I have some one the live rock I bought, but it doesnâ€™t seem to grow very strong or fast.
Thanks in advance!

DylanE · 07/12/2007, 08:13 PM

i think one of the biggest factors is calcium.

Andrew · 07/12/2007, 08:15 PM

Keeping your calcium up and keeping it up is key for good coraline growth. Lighting can also effect how fast/slow the coraline will grow. Your calcium should be between 400-450ppm.

drummereef · 07/12/2007, 08:30 PM

Keeping the following levels in balance and stable...

Alkalinity 7-11dkh
Calcium 380-450ppm
Magnesium 1250-1350ppm

Just add light.

froggy4112 · 07/12/2007, 08:32 PM

What is the best method for keeping the calc in that range? Are there tablets or something? Or would I need a calcium reactor? Or just drop a couple Tums in the tank ? They have calcium...

Andrew · 07/12/2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by froggy4112
What is the best method for keeping the calc in that range? Are there tablets or something? Or would I need a calcium reactor? Or just drop a couple Tums in the tank ? They have calcium...

A calcium reactor isn't always needed but a good way to keep a stable calcium level is to dose Kalk or pick lime. It's pretty much used to top off your top and you dose it slowly and it keeps a stable calcium level for you. There's many threads here on RC about how to dose and cheaper methods such as pickle lime, which can be bought at a grocery store.

froggy4112 · 07/12/2007, 08:46 PM

ok thanks guys. i will check into it further.

kuoka · 07/12/2007, 09:21 PM

Keep your calcium and alkaline levels up. Dosing something like B-ionic or even Purple-Up will work.

k3vi17ma1 · 07/12/2007, 10:17 PM

use 2-part b-ionic

07/12/2007, 08:07 PM	#1
froggy4112 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 131	purple coraline Hi guys- what is the best way to make coraline thrive? I have a few little dime and quarter spots here and there, but nothing like I see in a lot of pictures where it is colorful, thick and all over. I suspect I need better lighting, but am not sure. 65G 96W PC light. 50/50 antcinc and daylight Nitrates, ammonia, nitrites, PH are all good. Water temp is about 77. i have a protein skimmer and do twice monthly water changes of about 10% What do you guys think? Iâ€™d really like to see is grow and thrive. I have some one the live rock I bought, but it doesnâ€™t seem to grow very strong or fast. Thanks in advance!

07/12/2007, 08:30 PM	#4
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Keeping the following levels in balance and stable... Alkalinity 7-11dkh Calcium 380-450ppm Magnesium 1250-1350ppm Just add light. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

07/12/2007, 09:21 PM	#8
kuoka Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Cali Posts: 713	Keep your calcium and alkaline levels up. Dosing something like B-ionic or even Purple-Up will work. __________________ 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

07/12/2007, 08:13 PM	#2
DylanE Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 379	i think one of the biggest factors is calcium.

07/12/2007, 08:15 PM	#3
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Keeping your calcium up and keeping it up is key for good coraline growth. Lighting can also effect how fast/slow the coraline will grow. Your calcium should be between 400-450ppm.

07/12/2007, 08:32 PM	#5
froggy4112 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 131	What is the best method for keeping the calc in that range? Are there tablets or something? Or would I need a calcium reactor? Or just drop a couple Tums in the tank ? They have calcium...

07/12/2007, 08:46 PM	#7
froggy4112 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 131	ok thanks guys. i will check into it further.

07/12/2007, 10:17 PM	#9
k3vi17ma1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 24	use 2-part b-ionic