POLL: Coraline Algae vs GSP Wall

[Ocean’s Piece]

Do you prefer Coraline algae on the walls of your aquarium or GSP? Any opinions welcomed. If you prefer something else on the walls, please state what you prefer in the thread.

 

[KrisReef]

Coralline algae. I think it is a good / better companion for SPS corals.

 

[Ocean’s Piece]

Bump

 

[WIReefer]

That’s a tough one for me, I would have to say gsp but only if your rocks are covered with coralline.

 

[mermaid_life]

I like it clean

 

[polyppal]

Lots of coraline just gives you that 'I know what I'm doing' look

 

[Ocean’s Piece]

I prefer Coraline because
1. GSP reminds me too much of grass
2. I don't want to risk it getting on anything
3. It kind of distracts your eyes and instead of looking at your beautiful corals, you look at "that invasive green thing in the back of your tank that looks like grass"

 

[uhgster1]

The thought of gsp flowing in the background was alluring at first but then I noticed how eventually they turn into invasive tendrils of death spreading to every corner of the tank. Coraline growing on the back of the glass is more of an ego status but actually just looks like dirt if you're not familiar with the hobbie. But encrusting corals are another thing. I waited until I had Coraline growing and stuck some mystic sunset montipora on the back and the rest is history. I also have cyphastrea growing on my overflow.

 

[Vette67]

I prefer coralline because I have 2 rock urchins that need to be fed. So 3 of the 4 sides of my tank are left to grow coralline to feed them.

 

[Ocean’s Piece]

The thought of gsp flowing in the background was alluring at first but then I noticed how eventually they turn into invasive tendrils of death spreading to every corner of the tank. Coraline growing on the back of the glass is more of an ego status but actually just looks like dirt if you're not familiar with the hobbie. But encrusting corals are another thing. I waited until I had Coraline growing and stuck some mystic sunset montipora on the back and the rest is history. I also have cyphastrea growing on my overflow.

I may consider that as my tank starts to mature. Tank looks stunning.