Should you add coralline algae?

[Robbie_b]

My 90 gal tanks is about 2 yrs old now, i have 3 fish, 3 corals and a nem. My tank is pretty much stable alk swing are only .3 to .4 day to day, calcium stay at 425 to 430 with 25% wc monthly. I do know coralline with sap up most of those and would need to do more then monthly like weekly or biweekly or dose. Buddy of mine says to be happy that i have none yet, but im lookingbto add alittle more color to my tank. So with that from past expiences what would you guys say?

 

[UCF Alum]

I say no.
It’s more trouble than it’s worth. Covers everything and a pain to clean.

 

[Hermie]

I'd add if your phosphates are under control. I think coraline spores have a really hard time outcompeting nuisance algae which thrive on phosphates.

 

[Auquanut]

To a certain extent, it's probably a matter of preference, but I consider the coraline an essential part of my biofiltration. I also think it looks nice. And the urchins love it.

 

[frank10]

add

it's a great problem to have

 

[NormanB]

I myself prefer a nice coralline growth...the looks outweigh the work in my opinion.

 

[sixty_reefer]

I keep finding interesting how a invasive algae can be so loved in the hobby. Not that I don’t like it I just find it interesting

 

[X-37B]

Mine grow pretty fast in my 120. Tanks 7 months old. I have alway believed that a good growth of coralline is the sign of a healthy tank. It seems to keep the bad algae at bay too imo.