dnwolf Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 There's coralline algae growth on my live rocks and its taking over it . Just last week it was just a small patch of red and purple , now its all over the rock . I heard online that coralline algae growth indicates good water parameters , is that true ? What are the benefits / disadvantages of coralline algae ? I also heard that they clog up the pores of live rocks , making it ineffective as a biological filtration oo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member erikokelf Posted January 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted January 14, 2014 You need good water parameter with proper calcium level and such to get coraline and it helps in fighting off those unwanted algae when i grows. Quote 2x2x1.5 ====== Maxspect Gyre Maxspect Razer 120w 16k H2O FR with Rowa Eheim Universal 2400 BM Nac 5.5 JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SunkistC Posted January 15, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted January 15, 2014 Never seen Coralline algae grow at such exponential rate! Even if water parameter is good... Can take a picture and show? Previously I encountered one reefer who kept FOWLR, he told me his rocks are covered with Coralline algae, but when i went to see his tank it's actually red slime algae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnwolf Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 It doesnt scrub off easily when i use a toothbrush to brush over it . Also theres a lime green version , dk thats corraline algae or some other type of algae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Quas111 Posted January 15, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted January 15, 2014 Lime green is normal algae. The purple one looks like coralline. Are you sure it grew all of a sudden or was it already there from before. One thing I noticed is that coralline from the sea has duller colors than coralline from reefers tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted January 15, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted January 15, 2014 Coraline is a good sign..Hmm Thats mighty fast growth...Your MG Must Be Very High ..Advantages,,It helps brighten the tank Disadvantages...sometimes clog out wavemakers,pumps, etc equips ,..but with montly cleaning coraline is your best friend..no dissadvantages..to coraline....looks cool! Quote 300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot) 1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2 2: Vortech MP 40 Wes 3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2 3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260 4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor 5: American Pinpoint PH Controller 6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return) 7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor 8:Hailea 10HP Chiller R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member erikokelf Posted January 15, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted January 15, 2014 Actually lime green can also be the initial stage of coralline algae. Just use a brush or finger to swipe across if it drops off easily its not coraline. Quote 2x2x1.5 ====== Maxspect Gyre Maxspect Razer 120w 16k H2O FR with Rowa Eheim Universal 2400 BM Nac 5.5 JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnwolf Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 I used a toothbrush to swipe it off but it sticks haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnwolf Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 That was one of the few rocks i bought for the initial cycling process (the water quality initially was extremely bad ... Had bacteria bloom for days ) . It bleached out completely in the matter of days but after i place it right on top of my rock structure ( to create a cave like thing , recently ) It started to have coralline growth . Im currently dosing seachem complete twice a week However , cyano and diatoms are forming on my sand bed . I do stir them up if they grow too much and remove some of it , however it springs right back . I'll be running GFO really soon haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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