fostering coralline algea

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EBR

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Hey all --
What the best way to do this? I've got pretty decent lighting now, and I've got the Ca up around 420. I _think_ I'm on the right track, but I'd appreciate any other guidance. Thanks!
Matt
 
From, what I know...

-keep phophate levels down. If you use tap water, this could be a problem.
-keep calcium and alkalinity up (which you are doing)
-good lighting

Sounds like you are in the right track, IMO. I was blessed with coraline covered LR, so growing it came along with everyday life in the tank.
 
Mine started covering the rock and back glass from the start (I scrape it off the front and sides every other day.
That was with NO lighting.
 
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