Coralline algae introduction

[Volcmreefer]

Following this, I just ordered two bottles for my 80 gallon SPS reef. It has been up and running for a year and a half, so let's see how it does on an "established tank". Will keep everyone posted or my progress, thanks.

Jon

 

[Neo Jeo]

My green might just be from normal tank cycle also

 

[MBX5]

About 30 days since I introduced. Started to see a few small spots on the back and a nice patch of dark red on some rocks. I’ll post some photos when I get home.

 

[AzReefn]

I have a few small spots of coralline starting to appear on my rocks in a 90g. I, like many others want coralline but it seems to populate very slow. I ordered a bottle of this also and should be arriving in a day or two. I'll update any results after I put it in as well.

 

[Salty.Reefer]

I haven’t used this product but due to lazy reef syndrome I have seen on my glass how green hard calcarious spots turn into purple Coraline as they grow. While I can not say this is not coraline overtaking these green spots, it does lead me to believe that some coraline possibly begins it’s life cycle as green and will turn purple.

 

[AzReefn]

I haven’t used this product but due to lazy reef syndrome I have seen on my glass how green hard calcarious spots turn into purple Coraline as they grow. While I can not say this is not coraline overtaking these green spots, it does lead me to believe that some coraline possibly begins it’s life cycle as green and will turn purple.

I have to agree. I posted a while ago about a hard green algae on my rocks that wouldn't scrape or brush off and was told by quite a few people it may be the beginning of coralline. At least 50% of the green is gone now and some spots are turning purple. Here are a couple pics of where it's starting to turn.


This is a pic from last week as the majority of green is going away and some is turning purple.

This is when I had a lot of green and some of it first started turning

 

[Neo Jeo]

I have to agree. I posted a while ago about a hard green algae on my rocks that wouldn't scrape or brush off and was told by quite a few people it may be the beginning of coralline. At least 50% of the green is gone now and some spots are turning purple. Here are a couple pics of where it's starting to turn.


This is a pic from last week as the majority of green is going away and some is turning purple.

This is when I had a lot of green and some of it first started turning

That's the same green I have, you're saying that went away and is now purple? ;)

 

[Salty.Reefer]

That's the same green I have, you're saying that went away and is now purple? ;)

Yes!

 

[Neo Jeo]

Yes!

Well that’s great news, thanks

 

[Salty.Reefer]

Well that’s great news, thanks

No guarantees though. You have to remember R2R is filled with antidotal with a sprinkle of scientific evidence.

 

[AzReefn]

Well that’s great news, thanks

Like Salty Reefer said there are many different variables but there's a good chance it is. I actually just noticed a dozen or so spots on my back glass that I think are coralline too [emoji16]. Now if I can just get my nem outta hiding [emoji53]

 

[MBX5]

Some spots at small marker with yellow arrows. You can also see some light pinks starting on the back overflow.

 

[Neo Jeo]

Some spots at small marker with yellow arrows. You can also see some light pinks starting on the back overflow.

Looks nice! How old is your tank?

 

[MBX5]

Looks nice! How old is your tank?

Tank is about 4 months old. I’ve had absolutely no coralline algae growth before adding the ARC.

 

[Neo Jeo]

Tank is about 4 months old. I’ve had absolutely no coralline algae growth before adding the ARC.

Nice, looks good

 

[W Haymaker]

I introduced on January 22nd. I was wondering about the green but it has some hair to it now so I don't think mine is from the bottle.

Just noticed some purple/pink developing today though. I ordered another bottle as a precaution and arrives today or tomorrow but it looks to be taking hold. Lots of diatoms too.

 

[grassy_noel]

I introduced on January 22nd. I was wondering about the green but it has some hair to it now so I don't think mine is from the bottle.

Just noticed some purple/pink developing today though. I ordered another bottle as a precaution and arrives today or tomorrow but it looks to be taking hold. Lots of diatoms too.

Yes! Looks good. Can't wait to get mine started once I move my tank at the end of next month...

 

[impatientreef]

Hey guys, new here. I added ARC to my tank 3 weeks ago, but don't expect coralline growth for another month or so.

I do have a Q though, has anyone added PurpleUp upon seeing coralline growth? This is something I was planning on doing but wanted to see if anyone else had experience with this.

Thanks

 

[Neo Jeo]

Hey guys, new here. I added ARC to my tank 3 weeks ago, but don't expect coralline growth for another month or so.

I do have a Q though, has anyone added PurpleUp upon seeing coralline growth? This is something I was planning on doing but wanted to see if anyone else had experience with this.

Thanks

I have added it. I see a little growth .

 

[skiergd011013]

I have added it. I see a little growth .

do you test your calcium and alk? Or do you just blindly add the purple up?