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I stumbled on this article while looking on home made ferts. I think it's worth shearing it with all fish profilers

[link=control of algae]http://WWW.CAM.ORG/~tomlins/algae.html#abstract" style="COLOR: #FFF200[/link]

Nice find. Too much reading for me though so I went straight to the recommendations.

I skimmed it. Wow sounds very interesting. Thanks man!

*note to self: Read it all when it's not 12AM.*

Last edited by Booger at 03-Jan-2005 23:13

That's rather old and assumes PO4 limits algae growth in a planted aquarium, this does not occur. It also assumes that algae and plants are in the same ecological niche and compete, this is also incorrect. Mice and elephants are both herbivores and use similar material for food, but I doubt anyone would suggest they are in the same niche.

PO4 limition = less algae is a myth anyone can prove to themslves, the reverse is actaully seen when we add it to a CO2 enriched tank.

The article does approach plant nutrients/needs except for PO4, nad trhe need for more CO2. That part is good. The mian premise of PO4 limitation helps plants outcompete algae is patently wrong.

Enjoy,
Tom Barr