Live rock turning green!!

carmexx

Active Member
Here are my parameters:
Specific gravity - 1.026
ammonia - 0.00
nitrite - 0.00
nitrate - 5.0 before my water change of 5 gallons RO
DKH - 10-11
temp. - 80.7 f
CA - 520
PO4 - .01

Might anyone know why green coraline dominates my tank?
 

burning2nd

Well-Known Member
stop buffering all together, no need (yet)

this is normal,
can you get a picture, that will make it eazyer
 

carmexx

Active Member
I have stopped buffering. I haven't buffered for a few months. Here are some pics.
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yvr

Member
What are the Calcium levels in your tank? Coraline Algae is calcareous, it needs sufficient calcium to grow and flourish.
 

burning2nd

Well-Known Member
id say its nothing.... just remain calm, and monitor the water perameters..

Do not buffer with anything again, ever
give it time,
 
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