Get coralline to grow?

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  1. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I wouldn't buy anything live from Petco, including rock.
     
    blackraven1425, Sep 26, 2010
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  2. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    The petco by me is actually a lot better then most.

    I can order online. The live rock I bought didn't have any growing so I don't think it will grow if I don't introduce am I wrong?
     
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  3. jkuja913

    jkuja913 Spaghetti Worm

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    It wouldn't hurt. Then scrape some of it off into your tank. Dont expect the stuff to grow quick though my tank is just over 7 months old and i'm just now starting to notice it growing on my base rocks and back glass.
     
    jkuja913, Sep 26, 2010
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  4. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    I did buy a small rock with corralline growing on it and scraped it, hopefully it helps :) would you suggest reef accelerator or purple up?
     
    jdameli1, Sep 29, 2010
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  5. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Nope,good lighting,water quality and it will take off,some do use purple up,but it's not required,good calcium,alk and mag levels with regular water changes will get you purple,it just takes time.
     
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