Coralline
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Ubergroover
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the levels being consumed at an expotential rate as opposed to a linear rate makes sense. the more its grows the faster is consumes...But if the water quantity vs the square space vs inhabitants is the same ratio then in theory the performance of a 29 could be duplicated in a 300...just saying...
Bobber
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When I started I asked for some gravel pieces that were coralline after looking at the bottom in the nooks and crannys bought what I could there I was charged like .25 cause 1 was a smaller rock. Then agent over to the snails and there was like 10 of them full of it so I bought those then asked if they could scrape some off in the display tank cause the colors looked better. Spent about 12 bucks total. Just make sure u get it from someone u trust or doesn't have parasite problems.. If so did them I don't know about dipping snails though.there backs will scratch on rocks and put coralline everywhere. If just starting the water changes are enough for them until you get a larger bioload then test for calc. Then u might need it but that's a ways aways. I have coralline everywhere and all different types of it to. Hard encrusting to thick glueie blob overtaking a rock. Some people hate it but I love it. As long as I don't get it all over the glass then need to move places lol. Hope that helps a bit
glweek
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Gotcha, doesn't look like your tank is filled out much at this point which is why your not yet experiencing any dkh swings; do you test alk? Your water changes seem to be enough to keep it all in check which is great! just keep an eye on it and start testing every couple days to figure out exactly what the dkh demand currently is on your tank. That way when you start introducing more pieces you can plan accordingly. Also looks like your running t5 or PC bulbs? Those grow Coraline like crazy, LED's not as quickly.
Cutting frag plugs off that are covered in it before introducing to your system and picking snails with none on it. Its inevitable that it gets introduced at some point but by cutting it all off before putting it in your tank will help slow its progression down.
Yes I agree to an extent. Most large tanks have less rock showing as alot of it is stacked and thus still allowing alot of surface area for the fauna. Another way you can look at it is if your running a 300 you are more likely to have your numbers figured out and can account for it as your already running a calcium reactor or dosing and can adjust accordingly as you know exactly whats going on. Most people with small tanks rely on water changes to replenish all elements and don't pay as much attention to it. Once you start filling your tank out AND you have a ton of Coraline you'll just have to be more attentive to whats going on in your tank and how to keep things stable. Id rather battle keeping my levels in check because of coral growth than Coraline growth.
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Ubergroover
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that makes sense to me....
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Stuff can be helpful and painful. I give credit to coraline algae for out competing with other unwanted algae. But after the coraline algae covered the entire back wall of my tank most of my sump refugium. Inside my skimmer all over my power heads covered my overflow box. I started nkticing that my corals werent looking so happy lately. Thinking about nutrients in the system and what is taken uo the most nutrients. I decided i didnt want to grow coraline algae. Its like teying to have macro algae in the sump out compete the algae in the display. But what i hade going on was just coraline algae. I scrape it away a few months ago from my display and notice my corals seem to be opening up more.keep in mind if you let it grow to much it will difficult to remove.
Coraline grows in high flow areas, it's a great barometer that your parameters are correct, also, magnesium will get depleted more than anything else. A 50/50 solution of Vinegar + water, R/O, is a great cleaning solution on your equipment. Sorry, don't really see a down side to having Coraline, but then again, I like purple, it's a great sign your tank is maturing, and ready for any coral
Shaddow_wolf169
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Hydrogen peroxide kills it with in just a minute I had to dip a rock that had a bunch. it all turned white and flaked away. I use it on my powerheads as well cleans it right off.
Shaddow_wolf169
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My tank is a little over 6 months.
masssnapz
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When I started I also wanted it, but know I wish I never even heard of it. It is an inevitable part of the hobby no matter how careful ypu are. It is an indication of good params though. I just switched from a 40 to a 90 and 2 months later the flipper gets used daily lol . Skimmers already been through two vinegar baths and one wavemaker siezed from the purple death
Shaddow_wolf169
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Sea urchins will actually strip it out of your tank pretty quick.
Kershaw
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I have a royal or halloweeen urchin. It can't keep up. I was told long spines are the most affective.
reefkeeperCOL
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all my rocks has covered on purple algae on a year, the first months was ok, then it became a terrible nightmare, it start growing on LPS skelletons and cover them to death. I found that white caribbean urchins eat it like crazy.
Shaddow_wolf169
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Long and purple urchins
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Never had a real problem with coralline. Don't worry about it on back glass and it only grows in the shadows of my tank.
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I've added live rock to my tank and the coralline seemes to be dying. I'm not sure what going on. Is this common?
Jason mack
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Yes there will always be some die off !! Your tank is very new and your water too .. it all just takes time !!! Have patience !!! Sit back and watch in awe as your eco system develops !! Enjoy
