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Tyler718
05-04-2003, 8:44 PM
I just one from the lfs here. These plants are so cool looking. Are there any special parameters that need to be followed? I have CO2, 2 wpg of light, water temp 76, PH of 7, & weekly 20-30% water changes.
Also, how do you multiply them? I would like more than one without buying more.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
This is mine.
http://prod.bsis.bellsouth.net/coDataImages/p/Groups/22/22978/folders/65415/481399Algae.JPG
superstein61
05-05-2003, 1:05 AM
Tyler - there is about a 4 page thread here on these Algae Balls from a few weeks ago - it has all the info you need
Tyler718
05-05-2003, 6:01 AM
Originally posted by superstein61
Tyler - there is about a 4 page thread here on these Algae Balls from a few weeks ago - it has all the info you need
Thnaks for the heads up. All the info I needed was there. It was pretty funny to read to.
Thanks again,
Dave
I just bought myself some balls this weekend. Amazing what you can get when you have enough cash... ;)
Tyler718
05-06-2003, 7:07 PM
Originally posted by Heady
I just bought myself some balls this weekend. Amazing what you can get when you have enough cash... ;)
I know what you mean. I had to trick my wife out of some money today.:D I went and bought the last two the lfs had tonight.
bmarcus
05-06-2003, 8:39 PM
they look like trebbles
Tyler718
05-06-2003, 9:34 PM
Originally posted by bmarcus
they look like trebbles
I was trying to think of that name yesterday. I told my wife that they looked like the furry things from the old Star Trek, but couldn't remember the name. She calls them little brains.
Dave
bmarcus
05-07-2003, 7:32 PM
Well glad i'm good for something.
ChilDawg
05-07-2003, 9:31 PM
Hopefully they multiply as such.
We are ALL SUCH DORKS for having known this much about "The Trouble with Tribbles".
plantbrain
05-07-2003, 9:49 PM
Actually they can.
Careful what you ask for:-)
I had about 50+ tufts growing on gravel, filter tubes etc after playing with NH4 about 1-3 weeks later.
They will not do this unless you add NH4 to the mix.
That old Trek reference really shows signs of hardcore nerdom. But nerds do well later in life. Well ....most do.
Regards,
Tom Barr
punch
05-09-2003, 10:37 AM
i don't think it tells of nerdom, But certainly AGE!
ChilDawg
05-09-2003, 11:56 AM
I'm 21, so I don't think that I was exposed to Star Trek during its first run...I think that points to nerd-dom for at least one of us, if not the whole of this thread's participants!
Tyler718
05-09-2003, 9:10 PM
Originally posted by ChilDawg
I'm 21, so I don't think that I was exposed to Star Trek during its first run...I think that points to nerd-dom for at least one of us, if not the whole of this thread's participants!
Well, I'm 31 and remember the reruns of the original. But to remember the details point to nerd-dom. I do recall alot of the details about the show. So I guess I'm a closet nerd.:D
punch
05-12-2003, 11:35 AM
God.... I feel so old now.
Tyler718
05-12-2003, 8:28 PM
Originally posted by punch
God.... I feel so old now.
Don't worry about it, age is just a number. Actually the sad thing is I'm a t-ball coach and the kids that I coach haven't even heard of the Bad News Bears. Now I feel old.
"I had about 50+ tufts growing on gravel, filter tubes etc after playing with NH4 about 1-3 weeks later." What do they look like exactly? I have what looks like a few mini balls starting around the original ball that I bought.
Dave
aquatic-store
05-22-2003, 9:35 AM
These things are great out of my original stock i kept one that i didnt sell and it is growing great. No special lighting, i have them with java fern and anubius Suprised me. I joust bought 30 more they are going like hotcakes
marc
Http://www.Aquatic-store.com
Co2, Plants, Substrate, Filters, Heaters, UV and more
ChilDawg
05-22-2003, 9:42 AM
Is propagation really as easy as splitting balls?
Marc, sounds like people are really after yours...and, at that price, I can see why. ;)
aquatic-store
05-22-2003, 9:59 AM
YEs, just split it, if you want to make it more circular place it in a tank by itself with a small powerhead. To circulate the water.
Yes, i think i have the lowest price on them from what i have seen. One place sells them for 10$
Ouch
marc
Http://www.Aquatic-store.com
Co2, Plants, Substrate, Filters, Heaters, UV and more
tricksterpup
05-22-2003, 12:05 PM
Originally posted by punch
God.... I feel so old now.
Punch, My response to that is :p
I just recently made myself a purchase of an Alage ball. Sadly i only have one and not a pair.
jim
aquatic-store
05-22-2003, 12:25 PM
when it gets big split em and there ya go a pair of balls:)
marc
Http://www.Aquatic-store.com
Co2, Plants, Substrate, Filters, Heaters, UV and more
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punch
05-22-2003, 12:40 PM
Yes, but you can take that ball and make two!
And me? I'm still old.