Coralline Algae and pvc
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Topic: Coralline Algae and pvc
Posted By: jfinch
Subject: Coralline Algae and pvc
Date Posted: October 28 2003 at 9:05pm
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Why does coralline algae grow so well on white pvc pipe? ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: October 29 2003 at 5:43pm
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hard smooth surface? It also grows just as well on ABS and the black plastic of powerheads! Do you think there is something about petroleum products that's good for our reefs?   ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: October 29 2003 at 5:56pm
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I always figured the excelerated growth on the powerhead was due to the fact that it's hot. The elevated temperature caused the algae to grow faster. But I really don't know. Just something I've wondered about... So you figure it's just the fact that they're smooth surfaces? I wonder why algae would prefer smooth surfaces? Do you think there is something about petroleum products that's good for our reefs? I'm considering a little exploratory drilling off the east slope of "Finch Reef"... ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: Beware
Date Posted: October 29 2003 at 7:11pm
| Mine Grows Best On The Plastic Of My Overflow...I Thought It Was Because There Was Good Water Current...Beware |