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[weiloong]

hi may i know how to make LR red ?

[Gouldian]

The Red, Purple & Pink you see in LR are Coraline Algae.

They are beneficial to the system cuz where Coralines grows, it prevent unwanted algae to grow on the same spot. Also, they definitely looks more appealing than the other @#@(*&^$ nuisance algae.

To encorage the growth of Coralines you need:

1) High Calcium

2) High Alkalinity

3) Lights, lights & more lights

Good luck.

[weiloong]

The Red, Purple & Pink you see in LR are Coraline Algae.

They are beneficial to the system cuz where Coralines grows, it prevent unwanted algae to grow on the same spot. Also, they definitely looks more appealing than the other @#@(*&^$ nuisance algae.

To encorage the growth of Coralines you need:

1) High Calcium

2) High Alkalinity

3) Lights, lights & more lights

Good luck.

so i must buy what to add in my tank ???

[Gouldian]

1) Test kits for testing Alkalinity and Calcium

2) Increase your light output (VHO or MH)

3) Calcium reactor (expensive) or Kalkwasser (cheaper) to supplement / maintain

Once all this is settled, all you need is time. By the way, Coralines growing in your tank is a general indication of your tank's health.

Cheers,

[Nickel]

Most reefers drip calcium hydroxide solution, the brand commonly used is Kalkwasser. Can be found from one of the sponsor here. Easy and cheap.

[Gouldian]

so i must buy what to add in my tank ???

By the way, could you update us on your tank? Capacity? How long have you had your tank? What LS are you currently having?

If not very difficult to advise. Afraid to give wrong advise.

Anyway, for me I practice Kalwasser dripping very night after I tested the consumption of Calcium and Alkaline of my tank. Every weekly I also add Reefez Akaline.

Please be advise that dosing Kalk or any additive requires monitoring cuz over dose will have drastic effects on your tank.

I have a friend who have his whole tank wipe-out after not heeding my advise on Kalk dosing.

[weiloong]

oic than the light everytime must on how long ah ? the coral name i not really know but is LPS and soft coral lor

[sps_dude]

the maximum time is 12 hours... the minimum i would go for is 8 hours/.......

[weiloong]

the maximum time is 12 hours... the minimum i would go for is 8 hours/.......

oic ,

[clownman]

think its important your nitrate and phosphate needs to be "zero" also.

[FuEl]

Most important are Ca levels and kH levels. I've had coralline algae growing all over in my skimmer that was in my sump with only normal room light.

[terryansimon]

if I'm not mistaken, good water flow is also essential. although I can't remember why.

[weiloong]

how come my sand also grow alot of coralline algae but my LR dun have ?

[Vinoth]

It could some other algae like cyano. Is it soft?

[weiloong]

It could some other algae like cyano. Is it soft?

ya it is soft . how come like that ah ?

[RAV-65]

The red stuff you have on the sandbed is probably cyanobacterial, you may have to get some medication to remove the cyano...

[weiloong]

you know how to remove it ? any 1 can teach me ?

[Vinoth]

You can reduce by using rowaphos/contraphos. Increase the water circulation inside the tank.

[RAV-65]

Bro,

already told you u need some medication if its cyano, go to a LFS and ask for some Red Slime Remover. If the substance found on the sandbed is diatoms, as already suggested by Vinoth, use of Rowaphos would help ease the problem. However, if its cyano, the rowaphos wouldn't help and the increased circulation might even fuel its growth.

If you still dun understand, I suggest you do a search on "Diatoms" & "Cyano" and read up more about it.

Good Luck!

Vincent Ho

[Golden Tooth]

you know how to remove it ? any 1 can teach me ?

If it's cyano, try doing this few steps. Reduce feedings, reduce photo period timing, increase water circulation, improve skimming process n water change. Will take some times to get rid of them.

[weiloong]

oic thankz for all the help i will try it :>

[weiloong]

what it mean - reduce photo period timing ???

[lightningstrike]

what it mean - reduce photo period timing ???

reduce the period when the lights come on.

[dradttg]

That means shorten your light on time.

[weiloong]

oicoic