Coraline Algae

[xersion]

hi all.. i'm having this issue.. the coraline in my tank are growing on the glass instead of on the rocks..

what could be wrong with this?

[nakazoru]

Chances is that there are some type of algae on the LR that retard coraline growth

[holachantus]

hi all.. i'm having this issue.. the coraline in my tank are growing on the glass instead of on the rocks..

what could be wrong with this?

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Th a few thgs u need to ensure,

1)is ur lighting covers more of the rocks or glass area?

2)some liverocks takes longer time to grow coralline th others

3)patience is another consent,if u keep ur water parameters in check

U will hv ur corallines

4)add some coralline bits to ur rocks,this acts as a starter.

Just my humble knowledge,seniors pls add.

Adios!

[thairun]

Chances is that there are some type of algae on the LR that retard coraline growth

Agreed, not all algae can really form in any surface. Good selection of rock is wise.

BTW it is a good sign as the algae form on glass, sometime it hard to cultivate them. I took about a year to form good coraline algae. Beside that do clean your glass often, say once every 2-3days. So as not giving a chance to let them grow there. This will force them to form some where u like it haha:thumbsup:

Good luck!

[peacemaker]

Shave your glass to seed your rocks on coralline algae.

[xersion]

Thanks for all the input... will try to remove those dirt on the rocks and see if the algae will grow on the rocks anot