Re: [Killietalk] Using Duckweed in a blender as a substitute for greenwater

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 5/7/04 9:08:20 AM, Rjga at aol_com writes:

<< Duckweed grows best in tanks with too excessive pollutants (mostly 
nitrogenous waste compounds and frequently heavy metals). When you blend and 
put 
duckweed back in your tanks (in whatever form), you are putting back the 
pollutants 
that duckweed managed to remove in the first place. In wastewater treatment 
plants in the south, duckweed is used to remove metals, and it is then 
landfilled. The treated water is put back in the stream.
 >>

But aren't those nitrogenous products needed for the daphnia to prosper. Now 
heavy metals are another thing. Actually, in my example, I am removing the 
duckweed from the daphnia culturing tubs, grinding it up and putting it back. I 
am hoping the daphnia can now feed on the duckweed emulsion.

Lee Harper
Media, PA

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