DIY marine algae sheets

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  1. OverStocked

    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hears how to grow your own marine algae sheets.

    Things you will need:
    5 gallon tank or any clear container 10$
    3 dollar store picture frame's 4x6 3$
    500watt work light 14$
    Fresh water plant fertilizer 5$
    2g of old water saltwater from a WC
    clay 2$
    black marker 1$
    paper towel 1$
    Total cost:36$ for a life time supply algae



    steps:
    1) Place 3 strips of clay in the tank width wise
    2) Place glass pieces on the clay flat
    3) Fill the tank with 2gallons of water and mark the water level on the side of the tank
    4) overdose the water with plant fertilizer
    5)place work light over the tank and turn on and wait 2-3weeks for algae to grow.
    6)Run the glass sheets under cold water to remove algae sheets
    7)Place algae in sheets of paper towel to dry and then let it sit and dry.