Coraline Alagae

woodwalker

woodwalker

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I have a 55gal FO with 25lbs of live fiji rock. What is the best way to promote the growth of the pink coraline alagae. I read about adding
calcium, is that the way to go? Thanks 4 the help....
 
mike27t

mike27t

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My tank is 2.5 month old, my tank started growing coraline around 1.5 months without adding anything to promote. Regular testing to check water parameters and 9 hours of lighting.
 
woodwalker

woodwalker

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Nope never tested for calcium, but I thought I read that calcium
aids in the growth of coraline. Its early with the live rock so I am
just asking before doing anything with tank thanks...
 
rtspeed

rtspeed

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you need to keep your calcium at about 430 and above to see good growth, but you need to test for it first to see where it is at before you add anything. Also how long has your tank been up for?
 
woodwalker

woodwalker

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Tanks has been up for 14 months, but I just added the rock..I will
start testing for calcium and see whats what....
 
rtspeed

rtspeed

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well if you want to get it to spread you can scrape some off the rocks and let it flow aroung from the pumps, this is the best way to spread it. Also routine water changes and keeping calcium up will make it flurish over time.
 
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