i bought it

well i finnally bought my live rock. I went to Saltwaterfish.com I picked up 62 lbs for 259.96 i think i got a normal deal. we will see what it looks like and ill take some pictures so everyone can see.

 

Take some pics of the *crosses fingers* coraline that you probably have!

edit - when you get it

 

what are Crosses fingers? and i am going to taske pictures of as much of it as i can

 

hopefully you have alot of encrusting algae! I've seen some really really bad LR from places near me, so im crossing my fingers for your coraline

 

oh i see what you are saying lol

 

congrats!!!

It's kind of funny. Everyone who has coralline WANTS IT GONE!!!

Everyone who doesn't have it, wants it big time.

 

lol and thanks

 

The thing with coralline algae is that when it starts, it can encompass everything from glass, to live rock. It is beautiful and much better than growing microalgae but does come with a price. Your calcium level will decline with the increase of coralline algae in your tank, therefore, it is crucial to add calcium, iodine and strontium to replace that removed by the coralline algae. If you have a large amount of corals, clams and Halimeda macro as well, these elements will depreciate as well!
Test, test, test!!!!!!

 

aahhhh i c... i am a ways away from that step but i really do appreciate all the info it will come in very handy in the futer... oh buy the way what is the iodine and strontium for?

 

Iodine is important as an antibiotic, it helps to reduce bleaching in coral, and is effective for inverts and their shedding process, and aids in coral coloration.
Strontium helps as does calcium with the calcium carbonate skeleton of corals, making their skeleton less brittle and again, I believe, will help with inverts such as crabs, snails and shrimp and their protective shell!
These, as well as many other trace elements, will be removed by corals, inverts, carbon and skimming so should be added frequently IMO!