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Re: Invert cultures
Watch out for Amquel. It has wiped out my moina cultures in the past.
Daphnia & moina may be sensitive to large concentrations of the stuff in
the water.
MTF
>
>Unfortunately, it takes a *lot* of light to produce the green water that
>they feed on best. I find it easiest to keep them outdoors in a sunny spot
>here in our mild climate (but with at least one tub heated to keep the
>Dapnia going). Yeast can work as food, but the exact amount is pretty
>tricky. I've never mastered it. Gram flour is similar. Two tanks, or a
>divided one in a southern window would be nice. One for Daphnia, and one for
>green water to feed them. Feed the green water Miracle Grow o/e, but don't
>feed it to the Daphnia for a couple of days until the ammonia level drops a
>bit (or use Amquel in the feed water). The green water, itself, is great
>first food for smaller babies and essential for those with tiny mouths, like
>*stuhlmanni*.
>
>Wright
>
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