seeding turf algae filters

Discussion in 'Algae' started by dusty, Apr 13, 2010.

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  1. dusty

    dusty Fire Worm

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    how do you get turf algae to grow on the screen?
    i built a turf algae filters for my tank and i didnot see
    how to get it started, does it just grow or do you have to seed it.
    is there a way to make it grow faster?
     
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  2. Telgar

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    turn on the waterflow and the lights and your done.... pics?
     
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    Can you leave the lights on 24/7 or does it have to have a break?
    is there a good amount of light 8,10,12 hrs that is best for these things?
     
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    bump
     
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  6. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    leave them on 24/7
     
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    it dont need any time with the lights off?
     
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  8. ingtar_shinowa

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    cool project
    i might do that instead of a fuge... :(
     
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  9. Telgar

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    not for this, the goal is pure continuous growth, the algae doesn't need a rest period for that and you will be harvesting it long before that will ever become a problem.
     
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  10. Telgar

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    don't, they each have their own benefits. If you must do one or the other then do the fuge, if possible do both.
     
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