Propagating corraline algae

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  1. Pepperyfox

    Pepperyfox Skunk Shrimp

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    Hi!

    I've heard of people taking a piece of corraline algae, scraping it up in a dish, and then pouring it over their tank. Does this really work to propagate the corraline algae? Has anyone had a positive results with this method?

    Thanks!
    ~Pepper
     
    Pepperyfox, Mar 3, 2012
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  2. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    Idk if it actually works but it cant hurt. A better option would be just making sure all your levels are good. Calcium, alk, mag... If these are good, it will come eventually.
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Yes, just make sure to turn off your filters/skimmers for a good hour or so after you do it.
     
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  4. dweakl01

    dweakl01 Astrea Snail

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    Breaking it up or scraping will work. Basically, you want to release the spores in the coralline and they will help to grow more coralline.
     
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