Inducing Corraline Growth

[maxalmon]

I think the mods on this site get kinda ticked if you mention a specific site other than SWF, even though SWF doesn't sell this product. Just google for it or search for saltwater aquarium additives.

 

[merredeth]

Originally Posted by maxalmon
At what point would you add purple up to a new tank. My tank just finished it's cycle.
Start right in - just make sure you test for calcium.
Denise M.

 

[merredeth]

Originally Posted by nicodemus
Where is the best place to purchase purple up? My LFS does not have
Email me at merredeth at g mail dot com and I can hook ya up with some.
Denise M.

 

[nicodemus]

Thanks guys, my LFS just got some in and I am starting the process

 

[rrundle77]

do you reduce the amout of B-ionic used when you add purple up ??

 

[merredeth]

Originally Posted by rrundle77
do you reduce the amout of B-ionic used when you add purple up ??
I don't use B-ionic, however in reading the information I found on another site for you I would think you would have to check all water parameters to make sure your calcium, Ph and alkalinity are in check.
Rule of thumb for me is if I put it in my system, I have to test for it until I know how frequently I can dose.
I had a notebook and for months I did all tests daily so I could have a visual to see what my tanks (yes, tanks!) parameters were and what kind of patern would develop.
I still enter into my log the water parameters and any notes of new additions to my tank, however now that I know my tank a hell of a lot better than when I started in this hobby I tend to at least test everything weekly weekly or if I'm bad bi-weekly and still note the water parameters.
Hope this helps you out a little,
Denise M.

 

[rrundle77]

yes thank you I most likley wont use it (not a big fan of cure in a bottle) just wanted to check it out