Re: Green Water

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 6/3/02 12:18:56 PM, djramsey30045 at yahoo_com writes:

<< How do I grow the green water and
still be able to open the backdoor without needing a
blood transfusion? And any ideas on what the red
wrigglers are in the water? Good for the fish? >>

The red wrigglers are probably "bloodworms" the larvae of a Chironomid midge. 
The best way to keep these larvae from occurring is to screen the tub from 
the flying adults so they cannot lay their eggs. An old window screen across 
the rim of the tub would work, if it fits. Otherwise make a wooden frame and 
stretch window screening across it. Or, collect and feed the larvae daily to 
your fish.

Lee Harper
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