How to promote coralline algae??

[Boltthrower]

Hi Experts?? How do u guys promote coralline algae?? I need lots of this! Thanks.

[AlfaRomeo]

Im no expert , not by a long shot ...but i think u have to have high Calcium levels and dkh and it will grow fast

[Terryz_]

I agree with Alfa bro... I heard it from some of the snr reefer here before...

[Boltthrower]

How much is high calcium rate?? Is that all?? What about lights?? Anything else bros??

[Mellow]

yup, high calcium and dkh will help. maintaining calcium levels of at least 400 will be good. not forgetting good water parameters. U can also try keeping the actinics on for a longer period of time. Do notice significant growths last time....and lastly, u can try combi san!

[alanseah]

well yup.. high cal and dkh... lighting normal will do..

and there is a trick if u really it want to spread and grow fast.. go use a brush and brush brush abit of those coralline alge in your tank (not too hard till they all gone la).. as this will cause it to spread and grow faster...

[blacknails]

well yup.. high cal and dkh... lighting normal will do..

and there is a trick if u really it want to spread and grow fast.. go use a brush and brush brush abit of those coralline alge in your tank (not too hard till they all gone la).. as this will cause it to spread and grow faster...

Wow... That's amazing... I didn't know brushing would work... That's really a great trade secret, man... Will try it out soon

[ervine]

Er.. is coralline algae necessarily good? It's really quite irriating when it starts encompassing almost everythign in sight

[planetg]

in short, good water pararmeters and circulation.

dun even need to brush ard, it will encrust the rocks and tank walls.

[alanseah]

well brushing do help.. if dont believe u can go online and search around there is one that mention about this method..

[lightningstrike]

for good coraline algae growth, high calcium is needed and u need to maintain it by dripping kalk.

[Marinedisc]

I have lots of them on the glass after trying out dosing with coraline stimulator from re****

[ozy]

What is the product? Coraline stimulator...

:thanx:

[AquaRa]

coralline helps to cover live rock and prevent unsightly algae from growing on them

[jsoon]

I thought Strontrium is also essential for coralline algae growth...

[Marinedisc]

Well it was recommended by a young chap and on the bottle it stated microalgae coraline stimulator. Was told it takes effect after a period of 6 days. Mine took longer about 2 weeks.

Another product from the same manufacturer was the Roti-Rich meant for corals and invertebrates. Quite good. My sun coral never fail to open up after dosing with this.