coralcrazy Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 hey guys, i just got a nano cube 6, i never was able to get that good purple algae . I am using Kent Marine Liquid aquarium and using reef crystals for salt. I was thinking about using B-Ionic, but how much should i put in for a 6 gallon aquarium. Thanks Link to comment
Pickle010 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 hey guys, i just got a nano cube 6, i never was able to get that good purple algae . I am using Kent Marine Liquid aquarium and using reef crystals for salt. I was thinking about using B-Ionic, but how much should i put in for a 6 gallon aquarium. Thanks I just kept my peramiters in check and the coraline came on it's own. I've heard of peeps using PurpleUp - I hear that it's worked well for a lot of people. I still wouldn't dose anything you aren't testing for. Doesn't make sense to dose if you don't need it. Link to comment
Darklyte24 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 mine seems to grow slow too. its about a little over 3 months now and there is some on the back wall. fish and everything else seems fine though Link to comment
houssic Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 two-part Ca/Alk solution... that is what i use. mine is up for 2 months and a week and it is looking pretty good Link to comment
Jackopus Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Mine was slow, then using the advice from this forum. somebody reccommended - B-Ionic Calcium Buffer 2 part solution... it has taken off since... Link to comment
ctruchan Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 i use b-ionic as well....works great Link to comment
JG Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I had a lot of growth for a while; I was using B-ionic 2 part and now also (Reef Complete and Tech - M). Then it mostly whitened up. My calcium fluctuates from 380 - 420 and my mg is about 1250. I am wondering if it is the MH I've read that coraline likes actinics more. Link to comment
POSSUM Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I'll second the B-ionic from ESV. I use the two part equal amounts of calcium buffer and alkalinity buffer. Link to comment
clownnut Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 kalk here's the after 2 weeks not cleaning my tank and after 2 hours scraping... Link to comment
ILM75Dodge Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I had some on my rocks but once I added purple up on a regular basis it started growing like crazy!! Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Mine goes slow, but I dont dose anything, I think I might start B-Ionic 2Part, it seems to be the favorite. Link to comment
Pacifique Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 clownnut, what size is your tank? it's really nice. Link to comment
diggman08 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 i use Kent nano reef 2part calc,buffer.. i just started using it ,no results yet Link to comment
Laggs2003 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I have it and wish I wish it didn't grow as fast as it does because im always having to clean the glass. I use a two part to keep my params in check for my nano thats it. Link to comment
masterbuilder Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 For the first 4 months or so I didn’t see much either and wanted it...now...I hate the stuff...grows way to fast and is a pain to keep off the glass. I don’t dose anything....just weekly 20% water changes. I suggest not dosing and just doing frequent water changes, everything you need is in the mix your using. Just wait and it will happen...unfortunately Link to comment
andrewkw Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 and I thought mine grew fast, clownnut very nice tank. I like the open rockwork. imo if your water quality is maintained it will grow on its own. Link to comment
mascencerro Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Is this growth good: I know, the pics are dark, but you get the picture. I use Reef Crystals and maybe a small shot of Reef Complete every couple weeks or so, depending on when things look a little odd. Other than that, I do nothing at all. Link to comment
divecj5 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I use Reef Crystals for salt mix and I dose B-Ionic Two part solution twice a week. Always worked great in my 55 and is growing like crazy in my BC29 which has only been up for about a month and a half. Link to comment
JxMetal Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Normal water changes. Once I started dripping kalk in my -not-so-nano tank I can barely keep it off the glass. Link to comment
volk23 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 i use Kent nano reef 2part calc,buffer.. i just started using it ,no results yet i've been using this stuff for about 2 months on my new 30g tank, it does help, but dont seem to be too much. last time when i was setting up my other 29g tank, i used b-ionic 2 part, coraline took of much faster as i remember. So im waiting till I run out of the kent nano 2 part, and going back to B-ionic. Link to comment
ZeRo 91 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 What is the dosing suggestion for B-Ionic 2-Part? Looking at trying some out but unsure of which one would be good for my tank. Also there is not much price difference between the 32 oz or 64 oz. Any suggestions would be appreciated....... Sorry to hijack the thread, just was looking at marine depot and they don't have the dosing specs listed on the site. Link to comment
VITARTE Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 This may be helpful Dosing calculator Link to comment
ZeRo 91 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey thanks VITARTE, much appreciated. Link to comment
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