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October 12th, 2008, 04:17 PM
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Purple coraline
I'm starting to see it on the spout of my Maxijet. There's also some brown on it also. I imagine this is a good thing because of it growing and it's all part of the seasoning process? I saw some purple dots too on the left hand side of the tank. Let me know.
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October 12th, 2008, 04:48 PM
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Re: Purple coraline
Purple dots are usually the start of coralline. I've found, in my tanks, that it tends to start growing on the equipment and glass first, then spread to the rocks. You can help it along by brushing it off of your glass, the spores will grow from wherever in the tank they land.
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October 12th, 2008, 05:01 PM
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Re: Purple coraline
Keeping your calcium levels up will help a lot with coralline growth.
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October 12th, 2008, 05:16 PM
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Re: Purple coraline
Dont forget alkalinity and magnesium.Gotta have all 3 for great coralline.
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October 12th, 2008, 06:16 PM
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Re: Purple coraline
why is it good to have coraline in a tank?i know its a sign of a well kept/good water quality tank but is there an actual advantage? aside from looking pretty?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Nano 10gal Saltwater, Lawnmower Blenny, 2 Astria Snails, 2 Blue Leg Hermits, more to come Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Very little saltwater experience
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October 12th, 2008, 06:35 PM
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Re: Purple coraline
There is not advantage to it at all, it does show that water quality is where its supposed to be IMO.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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October 12th, 2008, 07:07 PM
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Re: Purple coraline
actually if im not mistaken the advantage to having it is it will compete for nutrients with bad algae
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October 12th, 2008, 07:28 PM
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Re: Purple coraline
That, and it will compete for space. Where coralline covers a rock, nuisance algae has a hard time taking hold and establishing itself.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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October 13th, 2008, 02:25 AM
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Re: Purple coraline
Well this is good to hear!!!!
 Still taking it one day at a time. No rushing into anything. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 29 gallon Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Hunting
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October 13th, 2008, 02:28 AM
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Re: Purple coraline
and no q-tips?
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