fertilizer?

Ivegotcrabs · 08/18/2011, 12:57 PM

So what are your favorite fertilizers for phytoplankton cultures?

wdt2000 · 08/18/2011, 02:46 PM

Micro Algae Grow from FAF works well for me.

NirvanaFan · 08/18/2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdt2000

Micro Algae Grow from FAF works well for me.

That's what I use too.

GreshamH · 08/18/2011, 06:14 PM

Guillard's F/2

papagimp · 08/18/2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdt2000

Micro Algae Grow from FAF works well for me.

I've used this before with great results

Luis A M · 08/19/2011, 11:18 AM

+1.FAF Micro Algae Grow=Guillard´s f/2.

GreshamH · 08/20/2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Luis A M

+1.FAF Micro Algae Grow=Guillard´s f/2.

Heh does one "brand" of f/2 perform better then another is they are the same formula?

Papadoum · 08/20/2011, 04:26 PM

I've used hydroponic fertilizer 2 parts bought locally.
Seems to work just fine. I've raised clown larvaes with it

Ivegotcrabs · 08/20/2011, 05:48 PM

what hydroponic fertilizer?

Luis A M · 08/23/2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GreshamH

Heh does one "brand" of f/2 perform better then another is they are the same formula?

Good question.Probably because of bad choice or conservation of the trace elements and especially the vitamin mix.FAF product works well,I have used it for years.But I had bad results with one from a commercial supplier.
You can order media from the Institutes culturing algae,but they are very expensive.
Or you can make your own DIY,not a problem to prepare simple NO3 and PO4 stock solutions.

GreshamH · 08/23/2011, 03:55 PM

We mix our own, I was just curious on the brand issue. Now I'm curious as to which brand you had issues with though

Luis A M · 08/23/2011, 06:02 PM

Curiosity is good for fish,since it kills the fish hunter!

Not brand name,probably an off line product from that firm.

08/18/2011, 12:57 PM	#1
Ivegotcrabs Moved On Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tampa bay Posts: 35	fertilizer? So what are your favorite fertilizers for phytoplankton cultures?

08/18/2011, 06:14 PM	#4
GreshamH Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 9,474	Guillard's F/2 __________________ Gresham _______________________________ Feeding your reef...one polyp at a time

08/19/2011, 11:18 AM	#6
Luis A M Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Buenos Aires,Argentina Posts: 1,689	+1.FAF Micro Algae Grow=Guillard´s f/2. __________________ Luis A M Current Tank Info: I keep about 40 tanks,for breeding and larval raising.Most are 10 gallons.

08/23/2011, 03:55 PM	#11
GreshamH Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 9,474	We mix our own, I was just curious on the brand issue. Now I'm curious as to which brand you had issues with though __________________ Gresham _______________________________ Feeding your reef...one polyp at a time

08/23/2011, 06:02 PM	#12
Luis A M Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Buenos Aires,Argentina Posts: 1,689	Curiosity is good for fish,since it kills the fish hunter! Not brand name,probably an off line product from that firm. __________________ Luis A M Current Tank Info: I keep about 40 tanks,for breeding and larval raising.Most are 10 gallons.

08/18/2011, 02:46 PM	#2
wdt2000 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mills River NC Posts: 904	Micro Algae Grow from FAF works well for me.

08/20/2011, 04:26 PM	#8
Papadoum Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 23	I've used hydroponic fertilizer 2 parts bought locally. Seems to work just fine. I've raised clown larvaes with it

08/20/2011, 05:48 PM	#9
Ivegotcrabs Moved On Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tampa bay Posts: 35	what hydroponic fertilizer?

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