J jessethebody123 Registered Member Jul 11, 2006 4 0 0 Sep 20, 2006 #1 I've had my reef tank for over a year now and i still can't get any algae to grow on the tank walls. My live rock also has minimal algae growth on it. What can i do to give my algae a jump start?
I've had my reef tank for over a year now and i still can't get any algae to grow on the tank walls. My live rock also has minimal algae growth on it. What can i do to give my algae a jump start?
C Crown Royal AC Members Dec 17, 2004 448 0 0 Sep 20, 2006 #3 I assume you want coralline algae to grow (the pink stuff). Get a good test kit and test your Alk, Ca and pH to ensure they are within acceptable ranges. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php Any old PC light should be OK for simply growing coralline.
I assume you want coralline algae to grow (the pink stuff). Get a good test kit and test your Alk, Ca and pH to ensure they are within acceptable ranges. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php Any old PC light should be OK for simply growing coralline.