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	Growing Algae?
coltsfan Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 75 Votes: 6 Registered: 11-Jul-2007	I remember seing a link a while back about growing algae as a food source, if someone has that link can you repost it please. Has anyone grown your own algae? Did you find this to be dificult? Justin Colts Fan For Life 30g platy tank: 2 sunburst wag platys, 2 redtailed white calico platys, 2 red wag platys, 1 fry(not sure who it belongs to), 1 Golden CAE. Bettas:1 VT male
Posted 22-Oct-2007 05:58
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	I dont know of any link but i used to grow algae. All i did was set up a small container outside in the sun. I put aquarium water in there plus some rocks. In about a week i had alot of algae to feed my fish. It is very easy.
Posted 22-Oct-2007 06:00
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I also use the same method as clownloachfan. It's cheap & effective. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 22-Oct-2007 11:10
Gone_Troppo Enthusiast Posts: 285 Kudos: 196 Registered: 13-Mar-2007	Hey... looks like we have another possible AGA member I think the thread you are referring to is the Algae Growers Anonymous (AGA) meeting Welcome to the club G_T Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.
Posted 22-Oct-2007 15:35
FishKeeperJim Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007	I agree with GT Welcome to the AGA. You will find growing algae is the easiest thing you have done when it comes to Aquariums. mts.gif" border="0"> I vote do you? My Tanks at Photobucket
Posted 22-Oct-2007 19:11
coltsfan Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 75 Votes: 6 Registered: 11-Jul-2007	Can I use any type of rock? Since the weather is starting to cool down will growing algae be as effective? Justin Colts Fan For Life 30g platy tank: 2 sunburst wag platys, 2 redtailed white calico platys, 2 red wag platys, 1 fry(not sure who it belongs to), 1 Golden CAE. Bettas:1 VT male
Posted 24-Oct-2007 01:48
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Depending on how cool it's getting, and more importantly how strong and long the sunlight lasts you may see a slowdown in algae growth. I'd suggest using smoother rocks. If you're putting them in for the fish to nibble the algae off of you wouldnt want to use something with sharp edges which might injure their mouths. Of course you'll want to check that the rocks wont alter your PH as well. ^_^
Posted 24-Oct-2007 02:39
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	Do you have a spare tank and a light. Just put the rocks in the water and leave the light on for almost all day(when you wake up to when you go to bed) or 24 hours. This will really grow some algae.
Posted 24-Oct-2007 02:43
ScottF Fish Addict Addiction Hurts!! Posts: 542 Kudos: 330 Votes: 355 Registered: 28-May-2007	I too can claim success when it comes to growing algae on rocks in a conatiner of water, left in the sun.... no problemo!
Posted 28-Oct-2007 18:16
skyeye Fingerling Posts: 42 Kudos: 18 Votes: 1 Registered: 29-Oct-2007	hmm i wanted to try this but it is like 50 degrees farenheit here right now and growing colder, will the alge still grow?
Posted 03-Nov-2007 06:07
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi Since it shifting into winter, you might want to keep the aquarium, or glass container, for the algae in a South facing window and expose it to the sunlight. 50 degrees and cooler is not condusive to fast algae growth. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 03-Nov-2007 07:50
ScottF Fish Addict Addiction Hurts!! Posts: 542 Kudos: 330 Votes: 355 Registered: 28-May-2007	I too have grown algae on a rock in the sun in a container of tank water... it's easier than falling outta bed!
Posted 11-Nov-2007 20:07


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