Coraline

[Tank2379]

Does Coraline come in different color other than purple? Because I am getting some green algae but I don't think it's the normal algae maybe Coraline in another color....??? I am seeing a Bright almost Neon Green Color Algae growing just small spots right now on my sand and some spots on my LR....

[Kurt_Nelson]

Yup... sounds like coralline algae. Think it's different in different tanks, but mine always comes in neon green at first. I wish it would stay different colors for variety, but all mine ends up purple or dark red/maroon.

[jonboyb]

Yep, same here. My tank has been up a a while now and I'll get neon green patches on my LR that gradually turns to purple or deep red. Starts green on my glass too.

[Tank2379]

Cool. Thanks for the info....

[cassilbarr]

YAY!! Thats great news!! i cant wait till mine turns pink or purple!!

[captivereefs]

I have had it grow in shades purple, pink, white, neon green and orange.

[Tank2379]

Well mine is starting to grow once again. I believe once my New Lighting system comes in it might even start growing out of control

[captivereefs]

Light can affect coralline growth but its growth usually slows when there is excess phosphates or the alkalinity is low.

[wierdale24]

yeah mine comes in dark maroon and turns to a dark red and purple more red though