Coralline
- Thread starter Ken_Allen
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If you have really good lights it will grow faster. When I upgraded to PC lights I noticed a lot more coraline growth. But it will usually take anywhere from 3-8 months to get some good growth in my experience.
I agree that it will take a little time. In both my tanks I was seeing good growth in 3 months. I am one of those that does not suggest using any of the "acceleration" products like purpleup for coraline growth. You really need to focus on not adding anything to the system unless there aren't any other options. Also, you should not dose something if you do not check it's levels - such as iodine or strontium, even calcium for that matter.
Can you describe your system.....
Can you describe your system.....
Everything seems to take time in sw. It took a while for mine to start going crazy. Then it started growing on the front of my tank and it actually started getting a little annoying. I wouldn't use purple up. You don't need it.
I suggest you check your calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels. All three are very important in coralline algal growth.
I second that. Also the better the lights the faster it seems to grow. I have so much in my nano its actually annoying. I have to scrape the front glass everyday or else I can hardly see in because there are so many purple circles of the stuff. My back glass is becoming covered though which is great.
What are your Magnesium levels and do you use blue Actinic lights.
These are very important for Coraline Algae to grow.
These are very important for Coraline Algae to grow.