turning live rock purple

[reefermon]

I'm trying to turn my live rock purple. I've been adding coraline and some other food for lr does any one know something that speeds up the process. I leave the light on about 9 hours

 

[gfk]

mine only took about a week to start growing after my cycle...
i didnt use anything but i did use a brand new toothbrush and i scrubbed the coraline and then scrubbed the other rocks with it a little.
so if you have any growth, hit it with the toothbrush and then scrub the othe rocks. it also gets in the water when you do this and spreads on its own

 

[madison]

calcium and buffer by Kent, MH's 8 hours day worked for me...300lbs with slight coraline to begins with (during the cycle) turned deep purple and some red in about 30 days
I maintain it by using "Purple Up" once a week.

 

[madison]

...and good flow and about 25x's turnover per hour (mag drive 2600, Rio 32HF, a Tunzie in a 180g)

 

[ophiura]

What are your calcium and alkalinity levels? Coralline does not come from food, or food for LR (??). Calcium and alkalinity are two important factors to start with.

 

[cprdnick]

I turned on my lights and added a CA supp. Simple as that.