live rock bleaching out

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by kFAMOUSK, Feb 2, 2008.

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  1. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    why is my lr turning white what can i do to stop it
     
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  2. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    When I put live rock in my sump... I would dump in my top off water, and my powerhead would blow it against my large piece of live rock... It turned white fast. IMO from the topoff water killing of the bacteria/caraline on the rock... JUST ONE OF MY EXPERIENCES>>>
     
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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Are you talking about the coralline algae turning white? If so that is usually a sign of low Ca & Mg.
     
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  4. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Do you also observe some funny looking pink glowing stuff on your rock?! If yes, your coralline algae are dying! Test Ca,Mg,Alk!
     
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  5. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    it happend rite after a water change..
     
    kFAMOUSK, Feb 3, 2008
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  6. coral reefer

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    light, water flow, temperature, salinity, pH, alkalinity, magnesium and calcium can be the culpits You now have to narrow it down somehow to pinpoint the problem and come up with a solution. An algae growth of micralgae can also pose a problem with other forms of algaes and corals.
     
    coral reefer, Feb 3, 2008
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