Will live rock turn purple?

If a purple coraline strain is introduced there is no guarantee it will grow. If it does grow it might be on your glass and not the rock. In most tanks I have had with dry rock, it takes from 6 months to a year before I start to see it on the rock.

What is the purple stuff on live rock?

We are currently working on propagating our Live Rock with a highly epiphytic species of coralline algae dubbed “Purple Helix”. It is a vibrant color combination of purple and pink. Most Live Rock that you find in a fish tank will look pale or washed out over time.

How long does it take for White rock to turn purple?

How long does it take for the rock to turn purple? Every system is different but if you have coralline algae already present in the system it will speed up the process. 3-6 months for good purple coverage.

How do you make homemade live rock?

To make your own live rock you need to purchase two bags of aragonite sand (one fine, one coarse) and one bag of Portland cement. To begin, mix six parts aragonite sand with one part Portland cement to create a mixture called aragocrete – this mixture will form the base of your live rock.

Why do my live rocks change color over time?

This negotiation process (and sometimes battle) for tank real estate leads to why your live rocks will change colors over time. If you are trying to seed a new tank, Coralline Algae will seed faster with higher flow, higher temps, and by scraping some of the rocks with a butter knife or flat head screwdriver.

What kind of material is live rock made of?

Live Rock is usually comprised of calcium carbonate but it can be made of many different materials including synthetic substances, concrete, and even the aragonite skeletons of ancient stony corals that have since passed on to the big aquarium in the sky.

What kind of live rock do I need for my Aquarium?

There are many types of Live Rock available for the saltwater aquarium hobbyist some are wild collected and other types are farm raised or aqua-cultured. Below are a brief description of the most commonly found types. The most common type available. Porous and lightweight. Fiji Live Rock varies vastly from one supplier to the next.

How long does it take for live rock to cure?

This process can take anywhere from 1 week to 3 months, with the exception of pukani dry rock and Fiji boat rock which can take more than 6 months to fully cure. Important notes: Do not light your live rocks with full spectrum or full intensity lighting during the curing process as this may cause an algae bloom.