Coralline Algae, how to increase growth in aquarium 2

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The coralline is doing great!! I lost a good deal of my live stock 2 months ago when I had a cheapo pump fail on me and leech chemicals and heavy metals (specifically copper) into my tank . So if you have any cheap Rio, Jebo, etc. pumps in you tank TAKE THEM OUT NOW!!, and replace them with quality manufacturers like Mag Drive(Pondmaster), maxi-jet, hydor, etc. Trust me, its not worth risking your whole tank just to save a few bucks.

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[hollabacknow8557]

what was the brand and name of the pump you had that failed on you? that caused all the oil and gunk to spill out so i can be sure to stay away from that brand...what is the main purpose of the pump?

[hugo2x]

@hollabacknow8557 I think it was rio

[strobel65]

wow, great video. you grew all that algae with the method in the previous video?

[hugo2x]

@strobel65  yes

[dreifokker]

I got a noob question. Why do u need coraline algae in ur tank, whats the benefit besides it looks badass?

[hugo2x]

@dreifokker  It looks great and it is an indicator that the tank is very healthy. other than than, It does not have any additional benefits that plain live rock alone already offers.

[ericr530]

It is not possible for it to leak oil into the tank if it fails since the Rios use no oil or grease and have a ceramic shaft.

[ericr530]

Glad to see your tank recovering. I just started using the ESV B Ionic two part system in my 3 month old 55 FOWLR, my LFS said it will cause coraline algae to "grow like mad". I use a Rio 2100 to mix salt for water changes and to pump water into my tank during changes and it is excellent for that purpose.

[dannyrambo1]

thats bbeautiful man i can never get mine to look like that can you PM me i need advice about my aquarium ill send pics and videos and show you my setup and see if you can give feedbacks

[AnimalLover161]

@dreifokker some fish like mandarins need lots of it in order to survive so ya and there really beautiful fish so perfect reason why ^^

[AmericanSilverEagle]

Thanks much. Very fast coraline growth. You gave a thorough explanation of how to do this.

[wujekFrAnZ]

@dreifokker

Actually it reduces filtration capability of live rock by covering its micro-pores :)

Benefits? It looks nice... ;)

[aliencookies]

@dreifokker it also grows over and smothers out bad algae, like hair algae.

[b111372]

You think I could get a little scrape from your pumps???

[jayydubb25]

man i love the videos you put out.. i am just beginning my reef setup i would love for you to check out my video and let me know what you think..

[samuelwaynefoleyjr]

bro i started using it and upgraded my light with t5 ...yeah dude its true

[koalakitty23]

i want my tank to look like this, its so nice! xx

[SeanoHermano]

@hugo2x I am still not sure on lighting. If I can get the money i want to have a 250w mh pendant from "Fishneedit" & then get a new bulb for it. Not sure on How many k's.I was thinking maybe 12,000 to 15,000k. Al thought I want to use either LED's or 2 HO T5's for actinics - dawn/dusk.

[hugo2x]

@SeanoHermano this is a 29g display tank, one 150w MH on a 75g tank would not be ideal for medium stronger light requiring corals unless they are directly under the light and place high in the tank. It would also look good with a really actinic color bulb and vibrantly florescent colored zoanthids.

[SeanoHermano]

How many gallons is this tank? I saw your metal halide video & I will be using a 150w over my 75g.

[hugo2x]

about once a month now

[slshanton]

Your tank must have good chemistry!!!!Do you check alk,mag, and calcium?

[ZZMann33]

I have the same problem. Well its a good problem to have I hear. Just use a razor to cut back some of it. Check out my tank. Nice though...

[hugo2x]

Increasing your water flow, use a clean razor blade and scrape off all the green algae. Also make sure that your Alkalinity (Carbonate) is at a good range 8-11dkh. Make sure the pH doesn't fall below 8 in the morning, lower pH makes it difficult for calcification to occur.

[coraltankmaster]

My nitrate and phosphate are at 0 ppm

I have nova t5 24" 4x24 Watt.

I have some kind of algae growing on the back of my tank it is green but if dose not come off with a brush. i will have to scrap it off with a card.

Is this why it is not growing on there?

I have a video of the tank on my page if you would like to take a look. Thank you very much for your help.