is it true?

munki · 03-25-2007, 04:30 AM

is it true that if i find a tank with coralline algae all i have to do is scrape some off, put it in my tank then wait a while and then i will start seeing a lot of coralline? i read somewhere that the only way it can grow in a tank is if it has been introduced??????
thanks

Woodstock · 03-25-2007, 04:39 AM

If you scrape the coralline off of a rock in a strong stream of water, it will spread the spores very quickly. Keep in mind you will need to keep your ca/alk and po4 down to encourage its growth.

munki · 03-25-2007, 04:52 AM

if my levels are right would it work if i take it from someone elses tank? is it true that coralline has to be introduced to the tank? it wont just grow like some other algaes...

Woodstock · 03-25-2007, 04:55 AM

If you do not intentionally introduce it, It will eventuall grow from coral frags, rocks, etc that you place in the tank.

munki · 03-25-2007, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

If you do not intentionally introduce it, It will eventuall grow from coral frags, rocks, etc that you place in the tank.

hmmmm...i dont have any of that

Woodstock · 03-25-2007, 05:02 AM

If you want it to grow, add some spores

munki · 03-25-2007, 07:46 PM

spores=algae from another tank?

zimboy · 03-25-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by munki

spores=algae from another tank?

yes, a good way is cherry picking a piece of live rock with a good variety of different coralline algaes, or reef rubble is also a good seed

munki · 03-25-2007, 09:15 PM

so if i find a piece of lr with coralline i can just put it in my tank? is that safe, wont it cause spikes?

InLimbo87 · 03-25-2007, 09:17 PM

In small quantities, adding live rock will not cause a spike. In large quantities, though, the amount of die off from the new rock could definitely trigger a new mini-cycle of sorts. I wouldn't worry about the corraline, though, with maturation and good water quality/calc and alk levels, you'll have more than you could ever want in no time.

munki · 03-25-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by InLimbo87

In small quantities, adding live rock will not cause a spike. In large quantities, though, the amount of die off from the new rock could definitely trigger a new mini-cycle of sorts. I wouldn't worry about the corraline, though, with maturation and good water quality/calc and alk levels, you'll have more than you could ever want in no time.

how much is a small amount? and we were just talking about coralline having to be introduced to the tank. so your saying thats not true???

thank you for your post

DaBird · 03-25-2007, 10:59 PM

Yes, you can scrape it off a friends tank and add it into your tank...just have paitence and it will grow...PS, I like your new avatar way better...

munki · 03-25-2007, 11:25 PM

hmmm you like the pimp, but you dont like a clown........
how much is a small amount of live rock?

zimboy · 03-25-2007, 11:33 PM

up here in canada "cured" live rock sells for $7.50 - $13.00 a pound, reef rubble for about $5.00 a pound.

DaBird · 03-25-2007, 11:43 PM

(was being diplomatic...I just really hated that clown...I bet if we tried a poll, my avatar would get a thumbs down...not that I would change it....well, maybe...lol). It wouldn't really take too much, maybe 1 pound or less of really purple LR....

03-25-2007, 04:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
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DaBird Smart Alec with feathers Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Branch, Texas Posts: 1,042 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: is it true? (was being diplomatic...I just really hated that clown...I bet if we tried a poll, my avatar would get a thumbs down...not that I would change it....well, maybe...lol). It wouldn't really take too much, maybe 1 pound or less of really purple LR.... __________________ "When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging..." Will Rogers 75 gal Oceanic started in 2001 30 gal fuge/sump 125 lb. LR, 100 lb. LS 2x 250w Reflux MH 12,000k pendants Remora pro skimmer W/1200 mag. Hydor Korlia #4, 6 assorted PHs. 1 pair of Ocellaris, Powder Blue Tang, Yellow Tang, Regal Tang, Scooter, Lawnmower, Red Mandarin, Flame Angel, 2 chromis, Copperband, 1 Emerald, 2 Blue legs, 1 Zebra hermit... Acros,Rainbow Monti, Leathers, Zoos, Zoos and more Zoos, Shrooms...

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