Does anyone grow their own plankton?

[jmt]

I am new to breeding clowns and I am trying to maintain a nice supply of rods; however, they keep going through a lot of phyto. Does anyone know where I can get the needed materials (like micro algae grow and an algae disk)?

I found one website but I would like to know if anyone has a dealer they recommend.

Thanks!

 

[seth the wine guy]

PM Lifestudent

 

[jmt]

I tried to send Lifestudent a message but hiss box is full.

Does any one know a reputable dealer to get the bare essentials to grow my own phyto? I just want a culture and food to feed it. I have the lights and air tubes.

Thanks

 

[straydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OaHxTzhxRk&feature=youtube_gdata_player">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OaHxTzhxRk&feature=youtube_gdata_player</a>
Not sure how if this is a good example but figured I would share what I found.

 

[jj ocean]

Reed Mariculture

 

[spike]

also florida aquafarms. I got my phyto start there. If you were not so far away I would drop you off a liter. Give you a good start. Between getting the shipment, getting the starter culture going and being able to use your first phytoplankton you are looking a minimum of 2 weeks probably 3. I have about 6-2 liter bottles brewing. I have no larvae yet!!!

 

[jamescook]

I can hook you up if you ever come to Athens.

 

[jmt]

Thanks everyone !!!

 

[maelstrom79]

That video was hysterical. I wonder if miracle gro is good for your reef?

 

[jmt]

That video was funny! We should also probably try pesticides to get rid of the nuisance hitchhikers. * kidding of course*

 

[jbdreefs]

There are a couple hydroponic stores in Atlanta if you want to try some of their liquid fertilizers. They have more than you can imagine.

.....no...

I actually grew pumpkins, tomatoes, and jalepenos in my house last year, and they were awesome!

 

[reeferboy83]

Spike;739652 wrote: also florida aquafarms. I got my phyto start there. If you were not so far away I would drop you off a liter. Give you a good start. Between getting the shipment, getting the starter culture going and being able to use your first phytoplankton you are looking a minimum of 2 weeks probably 3. I have about 6-2 liter bottles brewing. I have no larvae yet!!!

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