Hi GL,
Well, I have been speaking with several people regarding my coralline algae – most seem to agree that the coralline is, and has been, doing just fine. It’s just that the rock is all purple and I want to grow some yellow and reds. Of course in my eyes if my coralline was growing then I would see it on my glass or rocks. Anyway, that’s why ordered the grunge from Garf – that has dumped all sorts of colors in there, now I just need to wait another couple of months to see if those colors grow.
As for my corals. The consensus is that I have purchased the incorrect corals – since I have not been able to properly explain to people what I had in that tank that died they were convinced that I had the wrong types. Tomorrow, I will receive 7 new frags from Garf – these frags are tank raised and will be really small, so I will let you know how they go. I am also going to pay a little more attention to my UV – I am thinking that its been a little while. My bulb may be covered with algae, or my pump may need cleaning – both would alter the rate at which my water is purified. Aside from this, I am not sure so I will just be keeping my fingers crossed. Oh, in the past I had a couple of tangs…..tangs like to pick at things ( I use to have outright gorgeous plants….use to) Since my Tangs were eradicated during my Hawaii disaster, that is another factor that is different in the tank.