Corraline algae and bulbs

[paul26]

hi rc!

i was just curious as to what spectrum of lighting does corraline algae flourish or is it a matter of how much lighting you actually have. for example, will corraline grow better with 10k mh as oppose to 15k mh or vice versa.

thanks guys!

 

[mike_cmu04]

It should not make much difference on spectrum the colors may be slightly different though. I have noticed mine grows best in the lower light areas of the tank.

 

[njdevilsfan]

i would venture to guess 20 k would grow it best

 

[jasonrp104]

Mine seems to be a darker purple in areas of less light but I would say keeping my cal and alk in check had more to do with it flourishing than lighting.

 

[Alysiak00]

corraline flourishes in actinic spectrums along with constant ca and mg levels. Mh actual deter corraline growth but it doesn't mean mh will stop it from growing