SRC Member tiffanydunk Posted February 26, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2009 As per topic. Or is there other factors tat help the growth? Quote pico pico pico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member TayHongSiang Posted February 26, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2009 + Magnesium + strontium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontantw Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 As per topic. Or is there other factors tat help the growth? PO4 needs to be controlled, else you'll see no coralline. Quote decommissioned 2.5x2x2 Videos: | | Your mind is like a parachute. It only works when it is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators thomas_lim Posted February 26, 2009 Moderators Share Posted February 26, 2009 PO4 needs to be controlled, else you'll see no coralline. Wilson, sorry ar.. I bet the differ on this in a way. High PO4 mean very slow Coralline Algae growth. In my old tank which had high NO3 & PO4 constantly I had coralline growing all over at the end of the 1st year. IMO, stable KH + Ca + St + Mg is more critical. And, your lighting + clarity of water play a big part too. Quote Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontantw Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Wilson, sorry ar.. I bet the differ on this in a way. High PO4 mean very slow Coralline Algae growth. In my old tank which had high NO3 & PO4 constantly I had coralline growing all over at the end of the 1st year. IMO, stable KH + Ca + St + Mg is more critical. And, your lighting + clarity of water play a big part too. dude, you could be right! i commented based on my personal experience... coz mine used to have high PO4, coraline growth is slow (virtually none). maybe it's my Kh. Coz the rest of the parameters (Ca, Mg) are quite stable, yet my coraline is not growing. I guess the layer of detritus gathering on my LR is hindering too, you think? Quote decommissioned 2.5x2x2 Videos: | | Your mind is like a parachute. It only works when it is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ah-lim Posted February 26, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thought strontium not require ? Mag and cal niah. hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member johntanjm Posted February 26, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2009 keep magnesium constantly above 1200. i find it one of the most difficult and expensive parameters to raise Quote --------------------------------------------- The Deep Blue Sea in My HDB! http://myfishyroomates.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member TayHongSiang Posted February 26, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2009 As per topic. Or is there other factors tat help the growth? Alternatively, you can get the "Purple Up"...think is around $25/ bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 So which parameter is the one that cause coralline growth? Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsony Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 So which parameter is the one that cause coralline growth? What about the light? I was told need actinic for coralline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member comycus Posted October 10, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted October 10, 2009 My rocks have turned quite purple within 3 months from start of tank. Coralline algae is starting to grow on my tank walls, and I have to find a way to scrub them off. I have no idea what factors contributes to coralline growth, so I will just list out what i think I'm doing right to encourage growth 1. Lighting period: 8 hrs daily 2. Calcium: I think it's maintained around 380-400ppm 3. NO3 <10ppm 4. PO4 undetectable 5. PH Range 8.0-0.2 6. KH kept between 9-11 6. weekly 8-10% water change (I have not tested for mg, st, etc.) 7. DD H2Ocean Salt I used to dose purple up for the first month of cycling, either no effect or tank still too new, but after I finished, have been dosing calcium weekly in my water change, no set amount actually... just 2-3 capfuls every week... Quote My old 3ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 What about the light? I was told need actinic for coralline. normal light will do, my sump tank glass is covered with coralline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter mitlancer Posted October 14, 2009 SRC Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2009 Alternatively, you can get the "Purple Up"...think is around $25/ bottle. Just to share: I had also wanted to get, but was being advised that the water PH must be consistent at ard 8.2-8.4 if not the product also dun help.... something to take note? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ClOwNy_LoVeR Posted October 14, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted October 14, 2009 corline algae when the water is clean,and slow or fast depends on elements:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBoy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Dose kalk and magnesium and low lightings will increase the coraline growth. Quote Member of : UEN: T08SS0098FMASS in Facebook Reefing in LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercm Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thought strontium not require ? Mag and cal niah. hmm. dun dose too much strontium Quote Humble tank : Size: 4x2.5x2 ft - Display Equipment : Return 1 : Ecotech marine L1 Return 2 : Ecotech marine M1 CR : Skimz CM122 - Caribsea extra course media with Grotech magnesium Light : ATI 8x54W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member garyjg Posted October 19, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have to agree with RockyBoy, I've been running a KR and my rocks are totally incrusted with coralline growth... but I'm also running 2 250mh. Kalkwasser is known to promote coralline growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted October 19, 2009 SRC Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2009 not true about low lighting increase growth, my current and previous tank experience v fast growth. im using 250Wx3 and formally 250W x 2. those high up with strong flow will grow first. CA and MG must be incheck. at least 380ppm for CA and 1200 for MG in my experience. thats what happen to my current tank. Those who saw my tank in mid jan to mid feb will know. from my observation,wavemakers in mytank,reefers tank,lfs tank are always the first few that grow coralines. i believe smoother surface and min to no relocation or cleaning/scrubbing will increase the speed of growth. even return pipes outlet in tank do get them easily. p/s: i have not and never dose or run any kalkwasser or Kalk reactor. since some reefer suggest KR works, might be likely CA,MG,KH is involve. since Kalk affects them. pH maybe a concern too. Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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