Coraline Algae Bleaching

Discussion in 'Algae' started by el negro, May 19, 2012.

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I believe it is Coral Pro Salt by Red Sea.
     
    Kevin_E, May 22, 2012
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  2. ihigh

    ihigh Astrea Snail

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    I had a problem with that years ago when i was just using IO, I recently started up and bought IO Reef Crystals, would that suffice?
     
    ihigh, May 23, 2012
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    My LFS suggested reef crystals over the standard IO. He's going to test my magnesium soon. If it's not the magnesium (salt) or phosphates, it has to be my lights (ordered ATI bulbs), right?
     
    Kevin_E, May 23, 2012
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  4. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Reef crystals best bang for your buck. I've been using it successfully for almost 3yrs :) just wondering any chance the bleached out areas are coming into contact with air?
     
    NanaReefer, May 24, 2012
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  5. yvr

    yvr Skunk Shrimp

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    I believe that elevated magnesium levels help encourage coraline algae growth.I a use Tropic Marin Bio Magnesium to reach the Mg level that I want. In addition to magnesium, it is also important to make sure that the calcium and alkalinity are all in check within the system.
     
    yvr, May 25, 2012
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