coraline algae growth

[180+55reef]

hi
all

what is the receipt for fast (ish) coraline algae growth?
lighting
flow
mag?
calc?

thanks

 

[reefgeezer]

IMO, balanced Ca, Mag, Alk + nutrients = Coralline. Keeping the rock free of algae, organic slime/mulm, and detritus certainly helps. It seems like it grows better in less intense light.

 

[Palting]

IMO, balanced Ca, Mag, Alk + nutrients = Coralline. Keeping the rock free of algae, organic slime/mulm, and detritus certainly helps. It seems like it grows better in less intense light.

Recipe for coraline growth includes all of the above, with a dash of patience . It cannot be rushed.