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Bristlenoses
Large Bristlenose
 Number of posts: 488
Age: 46
Location: Mansfield,Nottinghamshire,East Midlands U.K
Job/hobbies: Bristlenoses,photography,animals,nature,drawing and painting,films,books,internet.
Thank You Points: 20
Registration date: 2011-08-26
 | | Subject: Re: Growing algae Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:12 pm | |
| Yes i read if you add some algae or if there is some already present it will grow on what ever you add.I was thinking about getting a rock out of our local stream that has algae on it but i don't know if this may also have other things in it like microscopic baddies or creepy crawlies etc.What do you guys think about getting algae from local stream? |
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kfenk
Moderator
 Number of posts: 1243
Age: 27
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Thank You Points: 65
Registration date: 2009-11-09
| | Subject: Re: Growing algae Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:15 pm | |
| I wouldn't advise it. You don't know what else you mite be adding to your tank. |
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s0078077
Juvinile Bristlenose
Number of posts: 41
Age: 24
Location: Mackay, QLD, Australia
Job/hobbies: Editor fishing magazine
Thank You Points: 2
Registration date: 2011-09-12
| | Subject: Re: Growing algae Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:44 pm | |
| I've added driftwood with thick green algae and moss covering it before. The BNs stripped it back to clean wood overnight! However, ever since i've had snails like you wouldn't believe! |
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Doug
Moderator
Number of posts: 2281
Age: 26
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Job/hobbies: Aquatic ecologist/genetisist
Humor: yes please :)
Thank You Points: 132
Registration date: 2010-05-08
| | Subject: Re: Growing algae Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:22 am | |
| | Bristlenoses wrote: | | Yes i read if you add some algae or if there is some already present it will grow on what ever you add.I was thinking about getting a rock out of our local stream that has algae on it but i don't know if this may also have other things in it like microscopic baddies or creepy crawlies etc.What do you guys think about getting algae from local stream? |
PLEASE PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!!!
There are so many thing wrong with doing this. For starters you have the contamination issue. There are lots of parasites, illnesses, nasty bugs and other unwanted nasties in the local rivers. these are all not things that you want in your tank. Very much dont want these in your tank. For example, if you have ever had a hydra infestation you will know what we are talking about.
Secondly, imagine if everyone who wanted some algae for their tank or some rocks for the garden or some wood to make their tank or garden look better went to the local creek and got their stuff. Local waterways would be quickly stripped. I know it just seems like a few rocks and a few logs but all of it does make a difference. This is one of my prickly buttons i'm afraid. As an aquatic ecologist I see the evidence of all sorts of pressures on river systems and I hate to see added pressures for the sake of algae in a tank.
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Bristlenoses
Large Bristlenose
Number of posts: 488
Age: 46
Location: Mansfield,Nottinghamshire,East Midlands U.K
Job/hobbies: Bristlenoses,photography,animals,nature,drawing and painting,films,books,internet.
Thank You Points: 20
Registration date: 2011-08-26
| | Subject: Re: Growing algae Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:15 am | |
| O.K O.K I am not going to do it,it was just something i read and thought i would ask about and anyway i wouldn't dare risk putting anything into my tank.I have just had the most devastating time losing almost all my fish already.I also hear what you are saying about removing things from nature and i fully agree. |
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Stewartdavid
Small Fry
Number of posts: 20
Age: 19
Location: Belfast, NorthernIreland
Job/hobbies: fishkeeping, boxing, bmx
Humor: easygoing
Thank You Points: 2
Registration date: 2011-12-18
| | Subject: Growing algae Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:05 am | |
| So now yous have got me thinking about growing algae. b4 I put any rocks in my tank I usely steep them in boiling water a few times first to make sure I dnt get any critters or any thing in my tank but if you wer growing it in a bucket outside and there was rain water getting in then wud you not have 2 sterilise the rocks again be4 i put them in my tank or I'm I just being a safety freek LOL  |
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jim.and
Moderator
Number of posts: 1423
Age: 55
Location: England
Job/hobbies: Warehouse Op
Thank You Points: 105
Registration date: 2010-08-04
| | Subject: Re: Growing algae Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:04 am | |
| You're just being a safety freak  You could give them a rince before putting them in, although any "critters" on them would probably just become food. I have buckets outside they are a great source of livefood during the warmer months. |
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