Culturing Phyto - Video Podcast Episode 39

***Rob*** · 03-13-2006, 06:51 PM

The first in a series of video episodes is now complete.
in this show i walk you though my setup and show you how i do my phyto culturing and splitting. i did this on a total whim, so if i left out any important info, please feel free to let me know and i will provide the info

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Jimm · 03-13-2006, 08:26 PM

Nice job Rob. Looks to be fairly easy. The 2-Liter bottle looks like something people might drink for St Patricks day! LOL

pham411 · 03-13-2006, 10:31 PM

vidcast are looking great rob!! now we can match voice with face hehe. one thing about using mirical grow for you cultures. being that it is for plants and plants love phosphates, feeding too much phyto culture that uses mirical grow can eventually raise phosphate levels so watch out for that. as for the other stuff, i forgot what it was called, micro algae grow?? dont know if that stuff is high in phosphates. can you clear that up rob.

thanks.... looking forward to the rotifer culture vidcast.

latez

pham411 · 03-13-2006, 10:37 PM

also, how much phyto do you guys feed your tanks??
tank size, amount dosed and when you usually dose is great info..

well of course i guess what you have in your tank matters also..but whatever

byseven · 03-13-2006, 11:34 PM

Great Work Rob !!!!
I normaly watch the podcas on the go !! ( driving ) ..

I am glad I got this on at home !!

DJGonzo69 · 03-13-2006, 11:39 PM

Rob..great job on this vidcast. Man those things look like anti-freeze. So are these like DT's?

rmulet · 03-13-2006, 11:44 PM

That was actually a very good vidcast. The quality was great and screen size was perfect when it came up in iTunes. Bravo!
I was also curious about the phosphates and if it would pose a problem after some time. Would you have to use some phosphate remover?
I really look forward to seeing more vidcasts soon (along with the podcast of course!).

fishcounter · 03-14-2006, 01:18 AM

Bravo! I think Rob should with the Oscar! Thanks for the videocast. I have got to be honest, I am obviously still learning about the basics so this is way over my head right now.

However, it was cool to see and get a better understand of what the process is like. Thanks Rob!

gwen_o_lyn · 03-14-2006, 01:55 AM

Wow Rob!! wow wow wow!! That was excellent. I'm still crackin up about "icky stuff" lmao!!

Can't wait to see more!!

kj_yoda · 03-14-2006, 09:07 AM

That was an awesome vid cast. The quality was perfect and your explanations were easy to follow, as always! Thanks a LOT. Can't wait to see more.

gwen_o_lyn · 03-14-2006, 09:18 AM

That was totally unbelievable- I'm still in awe!! Rob is the best!!

Albatros · 03-14-2006, 09:43 AM

Rob,

That was an awesome video cast .. very very helpful. I have a setup and have tried growing Phyto with limited results. Gonna try again since watching your vid. Can you please please run a show about the rotifers. That is what I really want to grow to support my new Coral tank.

I do have some questions ... how long do you usually grow the phyto after you split it? I assume it is about 7-10 days.

Some of the source I have read say to use regular tap water for the growing medium. The logic being that the extra phosphate and nutrients actually help grow the phyto ... can you give the pros and cons for this?

Can you talk a little about how you feed your tank the phyto? How much do you use? Are you dripping it? It seems to me that you will produce much more than you can use putting it into your tank on a regular basis ...

Again, very helpful show .. keep up the good work and please follow up with the rotifers!!

Thanks,

John

Kevin McG · 03-14-2006, 09:48 AM

Nice job Rob, that is exactly what I was looking for to start culturing my own. I do have a few questions though.

1. How much do you feed your tank?
2. How long is the shelf live on the phyto you have refrigerated?
3. What type of light is sufficient for culturing?

kj_yoda · 03-14-2006, 09:54 AM

Rob.,.,. You said that you would talk about the DATES, but you never did. I know they are there for shelf life etc. Please elaborate.

gwen_o_lyn · 03-14-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kj_yoda

Rob.,.,. You said that you would talk about the DATES, but you never did. I know they are there for shelf life etc. Please elaborate.

I think we should make that schmuck do it over!!

kj_yoda · 03-14-2006, 10:08 AM

LOL gwen. ur mean