Carolline algae

[shortysteve23]

I have carolline algae but it also slowly disappears on some things as well live my powerhead it's there but slowly disappears does anybody know what could cause this? I would luv for this to spread it is on some rocks but not much

 

[Animal-Chin]

While lighting is important, maintaining excellent water quality may actually be the biggest factor in growing a good crop of Coralline. Like hard corals, Coralline Algae is calcareous by nature, requiring many of the same things corals do in order to flourish:

• SG apx 1.024
• Calcium - 350 to 480 ppm
• Carbonate Alkalinity - Between 2.5 and 4.0 meq/L (7-12 dKH)
• Strontium
• Low Phosphates (Close to Zero)
• Low Nitrates (5 ppm or lower)

 

[bavass]

I have had the same problem and what i am getting now is that my lights are probably to intense

 

[Sniperhank]

The above stated about coraline is true. Maintaining proper calcium amd such is important. What i did to further the growth in my tank was to take a toothbrush and gently brush some of the rocks i had with coraline on it. This can aid it in getting around to other rocks and such.

 

[shortysteve23]

Ok to all thanks

 

[Sniperhank]

Just make sure that it is a new toothbrush and only used for your tank.

 

[shortysteve23]

Lmao I'm sure I wont use my Colgate toothbrush to clean off Caroline lol thNks for that tip tipster!

 

[Sniperhank]

Just go get your teeth cleaned and the dentist will give you a new brush! lol