coraline algae

[tjbdent]

what is the best way to promote coraline algae growth? I have been trying for about a year, have 75 gallon 50 lbs lr and 260 watt pc lighting...

 

[SeanT]

Low phosphates, calcium and alkalinity in check and decent flow (of course, coraline in the tank to begin with).

hth,
Sean

 

[tjbdent]

sweet, have just started using ro di water about a month ago so I asume my phosphates are good and 8.2 .ph..

 

[graveyardworm]

I wouldnt assume PO4 is good especially after only month of rodi if PO4 was present in top off and change water before. A good test kit will help determine if its good.