Re: [RML] Phytoplankton

Adrian R. Tappin (atappin at ecn.net.au)
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 15:37:15 +1000

At 04:19 16/03/98 -1000, Mach wrote:
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> I have decided to enrich the greenwater
>cultures with a liquid fertilzer (miracle grow) and it seems to have
>improved production. In the right conditions the rotifers (salt or
>freshwater) can double in population every 24 hours (yesterday it was bout
>4 per ml I hope it is now about 8, then 16 tomorrow, etc.). Apparently,
>rotifers will grow in eutrophic conditions and won't be affected by ammonia
>nitrate levels that might otehrwise impair fish or crustaceans.

Did you consider using straight ammonium nitrate instead of miracle grow?
You should be able to get it from a fertiliser supplier!

Adrian.
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