Coralline algae

hnokaoi · 01-21-2008, 10:08 PM

My tank has been operating for six months and I can't seem to get coralline algae to grow. It will start growing and then start to fade away. I check calcium and alkalinity once a week and both are at good levels. Any reason for this?

Hop · 01-21-2008, 10:18 PM

It does that especially in a newer tank. Sometimes elevated pO4 will inhibit the growth. Usually after the first year you wind up hating the stuff!

Dancing4raiin · 01-21-2008, 10:58 PM

Dont worry about it, its like facial hair. when your a kid you want it, but once you get it and have to clean it up it becomes a chore.

TimmyG · 01-21-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dancing4raiin

Dont worry about it, its like facial hair. when your a kid you want it, but once you get it and have to clean it up it becomes a chore.

Hop · 01-21-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dancing4raiin

Dont worry about it, its like facial hair. when your a kid you want it, but once you get it and have to clean it up it becomes a chore.

Well that is a good way of describing it!