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09/10/2008, 03:49 PM
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Dead Coralline Algae
Hi,
I am giving up the hobby and have sold my lighting and creatures, but not the rock. The rock has turned white due to coralline algae die-off. Once exposed to light again will the coralline come back? Thanks |
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09/10/2008, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Fort Myers, FL
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I don't believe it will come back
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09/10/2008, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Oh yea, forgot to ask
why are you giving up on the hobby? |
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09/10/2008, 04:07 PM
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I love saltwater creatures, but don't love the work involved. Shame!
If the coralline won't come back, will the white eventually disappear? Thanks. |
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09/10/2008, 04:13 PM
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Location: Bel Air, MD
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It'll be covered by new coraline algae if put back in the right tank conditions. If you keep the rock out of a saltwater it'll remain white forever because it's calcium carbonate.
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09/10/2008, 05:54 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Gilbert, Az
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Once put back in a tank with light the coraline will come back.
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