Date: Sat, 7 Feb 1998 05:57:04 EST From: KILSMOOTH@aol.com To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg499$foo@default> Subject: Aquatic Utric cultivation..
Hello to all, Brian from El Ninio stricken Fl. here.....I've noticed on the
last few lists that there has been a few questions on aquatic Utrics,so here
it goes! I've been cultivating these little beasts of the aquatic micro-world
for several yrs.with no problems using this method; I grow mine in 5 gal.white
plastic buckets,in partial sun{40%shade}..The white buckets keep the water a
little cooler in summer by reflecting sun's rays,thus retarding algae
growth..I prepare my water by adding a handful of pine needles to
rainwater,and letting it set for a week or so...when it is a light "straw"
color,i add the Utrics..I change the water once in a while when algae growth
finds its way to the plants.I'ts nice to keep some prepared on
standby,especially in Summer..As far as feeding goes,mine get it once monthly
from a feeding mix as follows;fill a bucket with clean lakewater{if that still
exists nowadays!},and add a few handfuls of hay or grass.Let it sit in bright
light for a week or so and presto!,a Utric smorgasbord!!I add a cupful of this
water once monthly.....Proper feeding produces killer flowers,especially with
sp. like U.radiata and U.inflata..Plus,if grown in a clear tank,can be viewed
feeding up close with a magnifying glass,a virtual "Little Tank of Horrors"
for your viewing pleasure!!Good Luck,and i hope this aids someone:) Most
importantly, Enjoy C.P.!! Brian Barnes :)
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