How Long?

cira050 · 07-03-2009, 10:36 AM

I just ordered 25 lbs of dry rock (key largo) from marcorock.com and it will be here in 6 days (because of 4 o july) and my tank is going through the green algae stage. My plan is now to save the dry rock for later and let the green algae run its coarse on the old rocks. How long does it "run its coarse"? Would there be an adverse effect on the tank if i did this? is it a good idea? Is there a safe point in time to say that the green algae stage is over?

Thanks,
Ryan

steve wright · 07-04-2009, 06:12 AM

Hi Ryan
nutrients in addition to lighting will dictate how long your algae stays it varies from tank to tank.

I would set your rockwork up in tank up how you want it now, and let it run its course together to be honest

Steve

szrazzt · 07-04-2009, 08:00 AM

I'd just set it up too. I noticed when I setup my tank that the dry base rock never got the same algae that the live rock did.

07-03-2009, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
cira050 Zoanthid Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 14 Posts: 1,108 Skin: Classic Karma: 5797	How Long? I just ordered 25 lbs of dry rock (key largo) from marcorock.com and it will be here in 6 days (because of 4 o july) and my tank is going through the green algae stage. My plan is now to save the dry rock for later and let the green algae run its coarse on the old rocks. How long does it "run its coarse"? Would there be an adverse effect on the tank if i did this? is it a good idea? Is there a safe point in time to say that the green algae stage is over? Thanks, Ryan _________ SIG IS ALWAYS CURRENT - Ryan Cira Tank Specs = 22g Rimless Glass-Curved Bowfront Reef : Filled and Topped with Ro/di! Equipment = 150w Metal Halide : 14w T5HO x2 : Vortech MP10 : 780gph Return : CPR Overflow Filter Equipment = Octopus NWB-110 Skimmer : Filter Sock : BRS Phosphate Reactor : Custom Sump Tank Birthdate = November 1st, 2009 : Waiting for sump (always something)!

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steve wright 3reef Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: shenzhen Guangdong PRC Age: 45 Posts: 5,048 Skin: Mint Karma: 106950	Hi Ryan nutrients in addition to lighting will dictate how long your algae stays it varies from tank to tank. I would set your rockwork up in tank up how you want it now, and let it run its course together to be honest Steve _________ SPS takeover 75, GSP dominated 60. 5 gallon Nano, batteries not included.

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szrazzt Peppermint Shrimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 443 Skin: Classic Karma: 3057	I'd just set it up too. I noticed when I setup my tank that the dry base rock never got the same algae that the live rock did.