Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1980 16:52:01 -0700 From: Phil Sheridan <meadowview@pitcherplant.org> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2465$foo@default> Subject: Re: aldrovanda question
Nidularia@aol.com wrote:
>
Hi Scott:
I am placing your inquiry on the carnivorous plant list serve and ask
others to comment on how they control algae. We don't have a problem
with algae here but a number of other growers have and they might be
able to give you some suggestions.
Best,
Phil
> Hi-
> I recently ordered several plants from you, including Aldrovanda vesiculosa.
> The order arrived safely (thank you) and all specimens are doing quite well.
> I placed the Aldrovanda in a 10 gal fish tank with filtered water and peat
> that had sat for two weeks before receiving the plants. These plants are now
> five times the size they were when I got them, have healthy terminal buds,
> and have produced multiple side branches. All seems well, but I have
> recently noticed algae taking a foothold in the tank. I understand that this
> is not good. Do you have any recommendations for controlling the algae? Is
> there a biological control I could use or am I stuck trying to kill it with
> chemicals (such as copper sulfate)? How do you control your algae? Any help
> you can give me would be greatly appreciated!
> Thanx,
> Scot
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