Coraline Algae turning white

[Budman's Corals]

Whats it mean when its turning white?

 

[scsdukefan408]

Your more then likely very low on your trace supplements....maily ALK.

 

[swannyson7]

While coralline exists in a variety of colors, changing to white usually means that it's dying/dead. Have you had any parameter swings? It could also be a rapid change in lighting if you've changed lights or bulbs.

 

[Budman's Corals]

Your more then likely very low on your trace supplements....maily ALK.

Ah ok Well i was having problem with Alk a couple days ago it was around 6 so for the last 2 days its at 8 right now trying to keep it around that

 

[Budman's Corals]

Now if im wanting to change out 15 gallons of water and my tank alk is at 8 and the newly fresh is at 12,will it be ok or do I need somehow to get the alk in the new to be around 8

 

[Diesel]

A 15 gallon WC will not have a big effect on your 120 gallon.
I do small WC like three times a week 10 gallon on my 202.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Now if im wanting to change out 15 gallons of water and my tank alk is at 8 and the newly fresh is at 12,will it be ok or do I need somehow to get the alk in the new to be around 8

Your fine doing this, it won't harm anything. Its not enough to put a dent in your numbers.

 

[Budman's Corals]

Your fine doing this, it won't harm anything. Its not enough to put a dent in your numbers.

OKay just did it will check tonight to see how alk is only could help it in the long run

 

[Reefing Madness]

Only need to wait about 30mins to an hour to check, the number will come up quickly. Why not dose Baking Soda to get the number up?

 

[Budman's Corals]

Only need to wait about 30mins to an hour to check, the number will come up quickly. Why not dose Baking Soda to get the number up?

I did the past couple days and it went from 6 to 8 in 2 days,some people said that was to fast..

 

[Reefing Madness]

Na, thats not bad at all. 1Dkh a day is fine. If you want it slower than that, mix up a batch in a 5g bucket, mix it a bit high, then add a gallon or 2 a day. That'll bring it up slow.

 

[Budman's Corals]

Na, thats not bad at all. 1Dkh a day is fine.

Thats what i thought but heres my reading for the past 3 days Hanna 7.37 Red sea kit 8.4 api kit 8

So its all over the place with the readings but im getting same readings from day to day..Which one to go by Who knows

 

[Reefing Madness]

Holy Crap!! Got an LFS near by to have it checked out? Then you can go by the numbers that are closest to whichever test kit you have.

 

[Budman's Corals]

Holy Crap!! Got an LFS near by to have it checked out? Then you can go by the numbers that are closest to whichever test kit you have.

im sure they probably use the dip and strip kind lol

 

[Budman's Corals]

im sure they probably use the dip and strip kind lol

heres my test results Hanna 7.3 Red Sea 9.0 API 8.8 Seems like the Hanna is way behind all the time but the corals look really good right now with all poylps extending out ..

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Check your mag and ca as well. Coralline grows best in reef conditions. Stability of the 3 elements is key, as it is with coral.

 

[Budman's Corals]

Check your mag and ca as well. Coralline grows best in reef conditions. Stability of the 3 elements is key, as it is with coral.

Cal 460 mag 1400

so I think there ok

 

[Laborator]

Asterina stars I heard can be the culprit as well.