coraline algae suggestion

[saixiong08]

What is the best way to get coraline algae? I've heard of scraping some off a existing rock into my tank. Also heard about purple up? Just wondering what's the best approach to this.

 

[SeaweedSammy]

Time. Coralline algae is the result of a well established tank. Once you pass the new tank stage you will see more of a variety as far as algae is concerned. Look at it this way, you're basically growing rocks. If I had to grow a rock I don't think it would be done over night. Also calcium plays a huge role into how well it will flourish.

 

[SeaweedSammy]

Forgot to mention. You should put some coralline in there. If you can already see some present I wouldn't mess with it to much. A lot of people with buy turbo snails to get the spores. Seeing as most LFS with have some shape or form of coralline in most of their tanks.

 

[Scurvy]

Scraping or putting a rock in that's already covered will get you there quicker I think. Keep your Alk stable above 8DKh and the coralline will come.
I've heard/read from many that say purple up products were a waste.

 

[SteveSTL]

In 6 months you'll be reposting - "How do I get rid of this #^&(&^% coraline algae. It's all over the glass and I'm constantly scraping it. :p

 

[saixiong08]

Yes, i current have small green spots of algae on the rocks now. I will go pick up a rock with coralline and scrape some into my tank.