Coraline Alge?? - Aquarium Advice

rtoycrow · 01-28-2008, 02:11 PM

I have had my 125 gallon up and running for almost a year now. How come my coraline alge is not spreading to my base rock and the rest of my tank?

Sadielynn · 01-28-2008, 02:12 PM

Did you have anything with coraline already on it ?
What are your calcium , alk readings? What lighting are you running , coraline likes the darker light

rtoycrow · 01-28-2008, 02:50 PM

Not sure of my readings. I thought the coraline was on my liverocks. I thought i read that the stuff on my liverock would spread to my baserock

Sadielynn · 01-28-2008, 03:15 PM

It can take up to a year , I have had one tank that it never seemed to spred to back or the sides but covered my rocks ... As for the base rock I am not sure why coraline would not be spreading to them .. It does take awhile for it to be come premium rock tho .. I am in the middle of taking LR that has been on a shelf for nearly a year and has 0 coraline algea on it I will keep you posted on the progress . If possible you will want to get that test as that will give you a better Idea as to where you stand as coraline needs calcium to grow ...

**lando** · 01-28-2008, 04:52 PM

The proper CA/ALK balance is the key. In order to grow coraline, it must first be present in the tank. I suggest finding a fellow reefer or going to the LFS and asking for coraline scrapings from their tanks. This may help kick-start the process.

**melosu58** · 01-28-2008, 06:51 PM

Read this

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-12/rhf/index.php

MommaFishels · 01-28-2008, 10:04 PM

I have had my tank for 2 months and starting to get green/purple algae. I am leaving my lights on for 12 hours and only have 1 10lb piece of Fiji live rock. I know coraline needs calcium so maybe check your levels? I've heard it likes dimmer lights but not sure if that is correct.

01-28-2008, 02:11 PM	#1
rtoycrow Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 58	Coraline Alge?? I have had my 125 gallon up and running for almost a year now. How come my coraline alge is not spreading to my base rock and the rest of my tank?

01-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#2
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,256	Did you have anything with coraline already on it ? What are your calcium , alk readings? What lighting are you running , coraline likes the darker light __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

01-28-2008, 03:15 PM	#4
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,256	It can take up to a year , I have had one tank that it never seemed to spred to back or the sides but covered my rocks ... As for the base rock I am not sure why coraline would not be spreading to them .. It does take awhile for it to be come premium rock tho .. I am in the middle of taking LR that has been on a shelf for nearly a year and has 0 coraline algea on it I will keep you posted on the progress . If possible you will want to get that test as that will give you a better Idea as to where you stand as coraline needs calcium to grow ... __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

01-28-2008, 04:52 PM	#5
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	The proper CA/ALK balance is the key. In order to grow coraline, it must first be present in the tank. I suggest finding a fellow reefer or going to the LFS and asking for coraline scrapings from their tanks. This may help kick-start the process. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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01-28-2008, 02:50 PM	#3
rtoycrow Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 58	Not sure of my readings. I thought the coraline was on my liverocks. I thought i read that the stuff on my liverock would spread to my baserock

01-28-2008, 10:04 PM	#7
MommaFishels Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 127	I have had my tank for 2 months and starting to get green/purple algae. I am leaving my lights on for 12 hours and only have 1 10lb piece of Fiji live rock. I know coraline needs calcium so maybe check your levels? I've heard it likes dimmer lights but not sure if that is correct.