i have a neeb question

1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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ok i feel dumb for asking this but what is coraline? i have herd about 5 diferent things from different ppl. so if someone could clear this up that would be great thanks
 
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markeo99

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it is a calcium based algae that grows when parrameters are good rather than bad.
 
natclanwy

natclanwy

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Coraline is a hard encrusting algae, it can be several different colors like red, pink, purple, green, and orange.
 
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markeo99

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yes that is good unless it say easily blows off with a powerhead then its cyano but if you have to scrape it off your glass with a razorblade your on the right track
 
keebler

keebler

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yeah, coralline is a benefitial algae. Mainly because it looks cool. It can also over time (a long time) "glue" your rocks together. Comes in all sorts of beautiful colors too.
 
natclanwy

natclanwy

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It also inhibits the growth of other pest algae such as hair algae, and consumes nitrates and phosphates.
 
keebler

keebler

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Originally Posted by natclanwy
http:///forum/post/2801298
It also inhibits the growth of other pest algae such as hair algae, and consumes nitrates and phosphates.
yes, it is great to have because other algaes can't grow on it. Nice addition
 
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