coraline algea ???

[steve24]

my tank has been set-up just shy of three months now. on my heater and the syphon box for my skimmer and power-heads i`m getting these small (pencil led size) pinkish spots.
i`m hoping these are ste start of coraline algea.
is that how it looks and where it usually starts ???
thanks,
steve

 

[drew2005]

Sounds like coralline to me. Thats where it all started for me also. They all of a sudden BOOM pink, purple, green everywhere!

 

[steve24]

hey, thanks ...
i must be doing something right then

 

[drew2005]

Originally Posted by steve24
hey, thanks ...
i must be doing something right then

Just make sure your calcium and alkalinity are in check and you should be good to go.

 

[steve24]

Originally Posted by drew2005
Just make sure your calcium and alkalinity are in check and you should be good to go.

are Salifert test kits for calcium and alkalinity one of the best ? i don`t have test kits for them but all my other test kits are by Salifert...

 

[drew2005]

The Salifert test kits are very accurate and a favorite with lots of people. I have them and they are easy to use. IMO they are the best.

 

[steve24]

thanks,
looks like it`s time to order them from here...
just what i need, MORE work ...lol

 

[steve24]

anyone else ???

 

[sly]

I agree with everything said... from the salifert test kit to the diagnosis... Sounds like you have corraline forming. :joy:

 

[mikeyjer]

I have my new tank setup for a month so far, coraline is growing where I don't want them to grow. I have to get in there and scrape them off, they're growing everywhere over the front and the side glass. The rocks are getting covered by them as well. Kinda fast I thought..... :happyfish

 

[crackers]

I've got quite a bit of coraline alge growing in my new tank, BUT it's slowly disapating. I did see one of my crabs picking at it last night... will crabs eat coraline?

 

[crackers]

bump

:help:

 

[bigarn]

Some Urchins will eat coraline but crabs don't.

 

[steve24]

so, for calcium and alkalinity tests, what are "good" readings ???
i need to buy test kits for them yet, just wanting to know ...
thanks,
steve

 

[drew2005]

Originally Posted by steve24
so, for calcium and alkalinity tests, what are "good" readings ???
i need to buy test kits for them yet, just wanting to know ...
thanks,
steve
calcium - 400-450ppm
alkalinity - 8-10dkh

 

[steve24]

thanks, drew ...

 

[mikeyjer]

Originally Posted by crackers
I've got quite a bit of coraline alge growing in my new tank, BUT it's slowly disapating. I did see one of my crabs picking at it last night... will crabs eat coraline?
There will be stuffs that eat'em, but they should grow just as fast to cover them back up. You need to check on your Calcium and Alkaline levels!!!! :happyfish

 

[stevenb]

steve the 24 in your name is that your age or jeff gordon?

 

[steve24]

Originally Posted by Stevenb
steve the 24 in your name is that your age or jeff gordon?

i wish it was my age, .... gordon !!!

 

[stevenb]

Hope Gordon get`s the kinks out this year....What is up with hendrick cars this year?F- Fans
A-Against
G- Gordon
Ever see this on t-shirt ( funny )