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Old 08-24-2006, 12:25 PM   #1
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Elements?

does anyone add elements to their tank to help promote coralline alge in fish only aqariums?

if so how much?
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most do not. without knowing what is in the suppliments they can really mess up your water chemistry. coralline takes a bit to get going, usually several months. just keeping track of your Ca and alk levels are enough to get it going.

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Agreed. Are you doing regular water changes?
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yes i am only doing 7 gallons every 2 weeks but i got a great protien skimmer that sucks out a lot of scum
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Cool. As G said, calcium and alk will get your coralline going!
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