Coraline algae supplement

[willyboy]

What do you guys think is the best Coraline algae supplement, IYE?

 

[Charlie]

Here is some good info on the topic:

http://saltaquarium.about.com/library/blank/bl_coralline.htm

To answer your question, some guys use "Purple Up", Kalkwasser, C-Balance or other additives that increase calcium and alkalinity.

 

[melosu58]

My PWC`s with oceanic salt keep my calcium at 450 which is a vital part needed for corraline.

 

[No_Floaters]

I think weekly 10% water changes are the best bet.

 

[nycpassat]

I've used purple up and unless you have existing coralline algae in your tank, it's ineffective.

 

[melosu58]

I think weekly 10% water changes are the best bet.

 

[demodiki]

I bought a piece of LR that was covered in coralline to seed my tank. I then began dosing with 2-part B-Ionic. Now, my rocks are covered and I have given up scraping the sides of my tank. The place is covered in purples and reds.

 

[Charlie]

I bought a piece of LR that was covered in coralline to seed my tank. I then began dosing with 2-part B-Ionic. Now, my rocks are covered and I have given up scraping the sides of my tank. The place is covered in purples and reds.

How long did it take to get full coverage?

I think weekly 10% water changes are the best bet.

This may be a good idea but I was doing 12% PWC weekly or slightly more often with IO salt and my calcium was in the 200's. ??????????? It took a bit of C0-Balance to get it up to 400 and there is noting in my tank that is consuming calcium. I'm a believer in testing rather than assuming.

 

[courtneyclv]

I am using purple up right now as well. Some of my LR turned white and now has green spots..that is coralline right? yippee!

But- my LR with existing purple and pink coralline is turning white..so it is getting reversed...

Is it ok to have too much calcium in your tank? (600)

 

[mnestroy]

Is purple up dangerous? I have only fish only and in the past I saw my fish acting strange after adding it.. I have a 40 gallon and barely added half a cap.. so I've been paranoid...

Do I need to monitor calcium with this stuff?

 

[courtneyclv]

Can you get too much calcium in a tank? What if it is 600? Is that good for your LR and fish?

 

[roka64]

Can you get too much calcium in a tank? What if it is 600?

That seems high. I believe you want to be around 420 (correct me if I am wrong). Are you dosing with something?

 

[melosu58]

Yes IMO 400-450 is the amount you want.