coriline growth suppliments

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by supratt, Jul 18, 2009.

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  1. supratt

    supratt Fire Shrimp

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    ok then ill buy some of that get a kit to test cal,mag,and alk and I should be good right?
     
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  3. LVsuckerfish

    LVsuckerfish Fire Shrimp

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    if cost is a factor brs has a good 3 part solution @ a good price I persoanlly use B ionic with a ca reactor standing by, lol never hooked it up I should one day.
     
  4. supratt

    supratt Fire Shrimp

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    haha nice I have a UV but broken bulb they want $50 for a new bulb!
    so I went to craigslist for a new UV...
     
  5. robwerden

    robwerden Feather Duster

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    ya and get a calc,dkh test kit
     
  6. LVsuckerfish

    LVsuckerfish Fire Shrimp

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    i would get seachem or elos kits those are good IMO pricey but good I know a sponser here shouuld carry them
     
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  9. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    You also need to test for phosphates. PO4 will reduce coralline growth to a stop. Don't wish too hard for coralline, because when you have it and it overtakes your tank and equipment, you will curse the day it took hold.
     
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  10. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    let it grow naturally! it will come just give it time. +1 to what tigermike said.
     
  11. Chrisj408

    Chrisj408 Astrea Snail

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    i use "purple up" works great to boost coraline algae