Coralline algae introduction

[keithdoc]

Are you guys sure that green is actually coralline Algae? Could it be early stage of some algae in newly cycling tank?

I remember (when my tank started up) seeing some spots (not entire surface) kinda green at first, that then turned another color (can't remember if purple or pink).

Incidentally - during a recent takedown to move and upgrade my tank, I saw all colors of coralline in the dry tank (pink, orange, bright purple, dark purple, dark red). Probably just from them drying out for a couple of days - will see if they return.

Good luck. When in doubt, snails and frags will definitely work!!!

 

[Jr'sReef]

I think what you guys are seeing is the natural process/progression of any regular base rock. I have the same happening in my tank and haven't dosed any of these coralline additives. I think your best bet is to ask your LFS to scrape some off their tanks or get snails and crabs with it on their shells.
I believe these coralline bottles provide what they need to thrive but not really seed a tank that doesn't have any in it. JMO

 

[Neo Jeo]

I used 2 bottles, little purple, very little but green is taking over. I did not want green, anything but green... now what do I do? Paid $$ for dry rock and 1,000’s for a tank to get green rock? I hope not, I hope purple takes over. I’m now introducing real coralline algae into the tank with snails

 

[twistedfinn967]

I hate to tell someone of you this, I'm willing to bet that the green isn't coralline at all...

 

[Neo Jeo]

Most people are getting green out of this product. Look on amazon reviews

 

[Neo Jeo]

I hate to tell someone of you this, I'm willing to bet that the green isn't coralline at all...

What could it be?

 

[Neo Jeo]

https://www.nano-reef.com/forums/topic/146934-is-this-alage/

This post says green coralline and it will turn purple / pink over time. I guess we will see?

 

[twistedfinn967]

What could it be?

Newly cycled tanks with dry rock? I think it's just algae. A lot of these pics look like my first tank with natural cycle progression. I hope I'm wrong though and all of you get the green coralline that you're wishing for!

 

[Neo Jeo]

Newly cycled tanks with dry rock? I think it's just algae. A lot of these pics look like my first tank with natural cycle progression. I hope I'm wrong though and all of you get the green coralline that you're wishing for!

I don’t want green coralline algae lol

 

[twistedfinn967]

I don’t want green coralline algae lol

Lol, okay. I hope you get whatever you're trying to get.

 

[Neo Jeo]

Lol, okay. I hope you get whatever you're trying to get.

Thanks!

 

[Jr'sReef]

Base rock, usually turns green first then different shades of darker green and some reddish/purple spots then turns a mix of dark green/red/pink/purple even if you don't add any of those bottles. It's the natural algae that begins to grow on the rocks. Eventually you will get the coralline and it's usually the green kind that appears first but you will know it's it when it's forming on the glass

 

[Neo Jeo]

How do you get those colors even if you don’t add that bottle. You need to seed your tank, if you add no coralline then you will never get it. As I have read over and over before.

 

[Jr'sReef]

Like someone had stated earlier, it's not coralline that your seeing. It's algae starting to get on the rocks. The algae grows and covers rocks slowly as the tank matures. It's a good thing

 

[twistedfinn967]

Remember : Nothing good happens fast in a reef tank!

 

[Leadfooted]

Keep scrubbing the shells of the crabs with a toothbrush to spread the spores.

 

[Neo Jeo]

Keep scrubbing the shells of the crabs with a toothbrush to spread the spores.

I hope they don’t feel violated ! But good idea!

 

[skiergd011013]

Well, i know one thing. Arc reef has great customer service. I got this product almost 2 months ago, and saw zero results. The thing is, my bottle got delivered in sub zero temps. I called them before hand with concerns, and they said as long as it doesnt freeze, it would be fine. I received the bottle liquid, but extremely cold. After dosing it, waiting almost 2 months, and seeing nothing, i suspected i got a dead batch. Maybe it froze in transit. I emailed arc reef and explained this. I got a response the next day with an apology, and they sent me out three additional bottles, and 3 coralline covered rocks, all of which I added today. So, ill wait and see again!

 

[twistedfinn967]

Well, i know one thing. Arc reef has great customer service. I got this product almost 2 months ago, and saw zero results. The thing is, my bottle got delivered in sub zero temps. I called them before hand with concerns, and they said as long as it doesnt freeze, it would be fine. I received the bottle liquid, but extremely cold. After dosing it, waiting almost 2 months, and seeing nothing, i suspected i got a dead batch. Maybe it froze in transit. I emailed arc reef and explained this. I got a response the next day with an apology, and they sent me out three additional bottles, and 3 coralline covered rocks, all of which I added today. So, ill wait and see again!

From what I've seen and read on here, they have great customer service. If I'm ever in the market for something that they carry or do, they will definitely be in the running.

 

[LPStandard]

Well, i know one thing. Arc reef has great customer service. I got this product almost 2 months ago, and saw zero results. The thing is, my bottle got delivered in sub zero temps. I called them before hand with concerns, and they said as long as it doesnt freeze, it would be fine. I received the bottle liquid, but extremely cold. After dosing it, waiting almost 2 months, and seeing nothing, i suspected i got a dead batch. Maybe it froze in transit. I emailed arc reef and explained this. I got a response the next day with an apology, and they sent me out three additional bottles, and 3 coralline covered rocks, all of which I added today. So, ill wait and see again!

Now that is service!
I have two bottles arriving today. Hopefully it works as planned.