Hi. Is there anyone who want to make an experiment for me? Can you see any algae or any kind of life in a drop of water?
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This would like telescopes that claim 500X power. It's just not possible. When you get to high power optics, all the pieces become super critical, especially the stand or mount. At high magnification, even a slight vibration destroys the view. The Practical limit is probably 1/2 of what they are claiming. But, that is still good for many study applications.
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I agree that even though the specs say 200x the Celestron people say magnification depends on the size of the monitor. Aside from that, the stand is so flimsy, and the power control dial so stiff that it is nearly impossible to bring something into focus at the highest power. If I had it to do over again I would spend more money on a much better setup. This is just a frustrating toy.
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Depending upon the magnification, many "things" can be seen in a drop of pond water. http://www.microworldsphotography.com/Galleries/Microscopic-Creatures/i-cKDFwMC
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I can try one in the bathtub. I think they are denser than water so should sink, but I'll try the experiment and reply again in the morning.
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I haven't tried that, but it seems like it should work. At any rate, it can't hurt anything to try it. I may have to do the experiment and let you know.
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Nothing grows in my tank because of low light, regardless of this great substrate. Low light doesn't grow plants. This substrate isn't magical. I've never had algae to begin with, though. If you have a problem with it currently, then you may still have that problem after changing your substrate. This wont "create" algae problems, but it wont solve them either.
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I did a test with just the water to establish an answer to that question... I would imagine anything other than a neutral starting water would skew the results. My water was neutral on all counts. I dont have any science to back this up as necessary but I did it for my own peace of mind.
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After a shock and the algae turns gray it will. It will not remove the algae when it is green and alive.
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sure/ aeration will promote growth of the algae as sunlight does!more fish to eat it, if you over feed your fish the feed act as fertilizer to algae. put a screen over/ around rule to help strainer [leaves grass etc.] use recomened fuse in line of power supply
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We do not know of any of our customers that have tried this. But in the name of science, we would like to send you a free swim cap to test this out for us and let us know the result for future reference. Please get back to us if you are interested in doing this.
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I think that would work great. I've only used it for water but I think you have a good idea!
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Sorry, I don't have any live plants, snails or shrimp. Just cold water fish.
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over a longer term water needs to be stored in the dark. Some blue-green algae is toxic. just take this into account.
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I have an all in one filter/UV/fountain, the light is in the unit, in the water. I haven't had green water or string algae since I started using a UV light system in my pond. I highly recommend it.
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Hi Pet Person, I'm Curious Person. Maybe I'm too curious. If you don't mind divulging, would you care to let me know what was in the mason jars?I'm cooking up an experiment myself. email me!bsadyo@gmail.comthanks
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Yes, You should see water moving. Make sure you didn't get any think stuck in the bottom of it.
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I don't know how large an algae wafer is, but a dime very easily dispensed from it. I'll try to post some pics.
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Thanks.I should have updated this. We've been using less water and have been much happier with the results.\Anyone who is less than 100% satisfied should experiment a bit :-).-jpr