stonedaquarium Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hi guys i wouls like to know how could u cultivate this type of algae. I have heard alot of breedera in asia have had quite a bit of success in breeding shrimp using this algae as the primary food source for shrimps. It doesnt look like hair algae nor cladophora. Any insights from the shrimp gurus? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 That looks like the type that grows with silicon. you'll see that a lot in new tanks with too much light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedaquarium Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Grows with silicon? I tried growing that algae by leaving my lights 24/7 doesnt seem to grow in my shrimp tank hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Lol. I've seasoned my share of cheap tenners. New. Fill with water. Leave light on. This kind of algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedaquarium Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Aights will give this a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 that algae is created during cycling only. it feeds on the ammonia and nitrates. once those are down to 0 then this algae starts to go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 FB_IMG_1432389403496.jpg Hi guys i wouls like to know how could u cultivate this type of algae. I have heard alot of breedera in asia have had quite a bit of success in breeding shrimp using this algae as the primary food source for shrimps. It doesnt look like hair algae nor cladophora. Any insights from the shrimp gurus? Thanks That's Rhizoclonium. In order to grow this algae, you need the following condition: Very high light intensity. This is very important. Slow water flow. This algae does not have any mechanism to hook on surface, thus the water flow can't be too strong. Rough surface. Rough rock surface is good. Do not cover the rock with plant. Medium PO4 (1.5 to 2ppm) Moderate NO3 (10 to 15ppm). If too much, you will get GSA on the rock surface instead. Moderate Potassium (10 to 20ppm) Well cycled tank. Do not try to grow it when the tank is not stable, or else spirogyra will grow instead. Do note that shrimp does not eat this sort of algae. But they do like to pick on the microbes and plankton living in the algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedaquarium Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Thanks'will'try this in my 5 gal tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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