Coralline dying?

chris1121 · 06-27-2008, 08:12 AM

I was wondering what would cause my coralline algae to die off suddenly. It was growing nicely on the glass in circles the size of quarters, in the last week the centers of each circle is disappearing. My chem seems ok:

45 gal
10 gal sump
remora c skimmer
nitrates 0
nitrites 0
phos 0
ph 8.3
cal 420
mag 1200
hardness 8
temp 78
2 clowns
1 green chromis

Thanks.......................

Frankie · 06-27-2008, 09:05 AM

That only happens from my experience when you clean it. Are you also getting other stuff on there and trying to lightly brush it off? It could also just be snails moving over it. If you want more coralline just scrape it off in the water a bit. It will seed everywhere.
You water parameters look good. What test kits are you using?

lcstorc · 06-27-2008, 09:16 AM

What is in the tank?
There are a couple of critters who are said to eat corraline. I believe some urchins do and some say asterina stars do. I have never had an urchin and never noticed a problem with the asterinas but they could be the problem.

GSELLERS · 06-27-2008, 11:44 AM

have you had any parameter swings or did you change lighting?

06-27-2008, 08:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
chris1121 Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 46 View Gallery Karma Komment	Coralline dying? I was wondering what would cause my coralline algae to die off suddenly. It was growing nicely on the glass in circles the size of quarters, in the last week the centers of each circle is disappearing. My chem seems ok: 45 gal 10 gal sump remora c skimmer nitrates 0 nitrites 0 phos 0 ph 8.3 cal 420 mag 1200 hardness 8 temp 78 2 clowns 1 green chromis Thanks.......................

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Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Coralline dying? That only happens from my experience when you clean it. Are you also getting other stuff on there and trying to lightly brush it off? It could also just be snails moving over it. If you want more coralline just scrape it off in the water a bit. It will seed everywhere. You water parameters look good. What test kits are you using? __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Coralline dying? What is in the tank? There are a couple of critters who are said to eat corraline. I believe some urchins do and some say asterina stars do. I have never had an urchin and never noticed a problem with the asterinas but they could be the problem. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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