fasteddiet
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Great how-to article!
I am still what would be classified as a beginner having only had my setup running for 6 months. I thought about this idea already and had rec'd info through RC about setting up a live brine culture, this part seems easier than the plankton/algae culture. My questions for you are on creating the plankton culture - is this to feed the corals only? How much is required for a 150 gallon tank with softies and stonies? How difficult is it to properly create the phytoplankton properly so as to not kill the aquarium inhabitants? My concern is after reading the link by Shawn carlson about sterilization and proper bacterial counts, my fear is that I would create a bad mix and wipe out my tank. Will providing the live phyto plankton increase the growth rates and survival rates of my tank? If so and its not dosed properly can it create a nitrate explosion? I am not a chemist or marine biologist but the concept itself seems like a great idea. Please offer advice on whether I will be needing to create a chemistry lab or is this suitable for an amateur/beginner like myself. Sorry for all the questions, but I like the concept and need help. Thanks.
I am still what would be classified as a beginner having only had my setup running for 6 months. I thought about this idea already and had rec'd info through RC about setting up a live brine culture, this part seems easier than the plankton/algae culture. My questions for you are on creating the plankton culture - is this to feed the corals only? How much is required for a 150 gallon tank with softies and stonies? How difficult is it to properly create the phytoplankton properly so as to not kill the aquarium inhabitants? My concern is after reading the link by Shawn carlson about sterilization and proper bacterial counts, my fear is that I would create a bad mix and wipe out my tank. Will providing the live phyto plankton increase the growth rates and survival rates of my tank? If so and its not dosed properly can it create a nitrate explosion? I am not a chemist or marine biologist but the concept itself seems like a great idea. Please offer advice on whether I will be needing to create a chemistry lab or is this suitable for an amateur/beginner like myself. Sorry for all the questions, but I like the concept and need help. Thanks.