formula for growing good Coraline Algae

[Ed Hahn]

Randy,
A while back you posted the NSW levels in Ocean and Desired Reef Aquariums. I wish I could find it now. My question is if someone wanted to grow coraline algae quickly, how would you propose they do so besides doing constant water changes?
Thanks in Advance,
Ed Hahn:rollface:

 

[BeanAnimal]

You simply need some coraline to start off. Most likely you already have it in your sand or some of your base rock. Randy will likely tell you to simply keep your ALK and CAL balanced and stable, add light and it will appear.

Bean

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Reef Aquarium Water Parameters
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.htm


Good coralline growth is encouraged by appropriate calcium, alkalinity, and pH, and possibly by them all near the high end of their ranges. Coralline deposits a lot of magnesium, but I am not sure if it is actually necessary. In any case, I'd watch it. Phosphate and organics should be kept low as they can inhibit calcification.

Water flow should be medium or higher, and lighting should be appropriate for the coralline species. Too low certainly stops growth, and too high may reduce it in some cases.

 

[Ed Hahn]

Thank you Randy,
Now if I could get you to come to Washington State. I will keep dreaming.
Thanks for all the help you give to people like me. Its often viewed and appreciated but I feel you need to hear it more.
You are very much respected by many people in this hobby.
hats off to you always!
Ed

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Thanks, very much, Ed. I appreciate it.

Good luck with the coralline.