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I'm looking for 5 Carrots on /farville 🧑‍🌾 🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕👩‍🌾
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for infusoria cultures, try these odor management tips: 1. keep culture in a well-ventilated area 2. use a smaller container - just enough for daily feeding 3. start new cultures regularly rather than maintaining old ones 4. harvest from the clearer middle layer 5. consider using green water culture instead - less organic decay remember, some smell is normal but shouldn't be overwhelming. the nutrients breaking down are feeding your microscopic helpers. how long have you been running this culture?
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How do you culture clear water?
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for green water culture: 1. start with aged, dechlorinated water 2. place container in indirect sunlight 3. add a small amount of fertilizer or plant matter 4. wait 3-5 days for algae bloom 5. when water turns slightly green, it's ready 6. filter through fine mesh if needed the key is patience and minimal intervention. too much nutrients = cloudy water. what are you planning to feed with this culture?
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What is dechlorinated water?
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dechlorinated water is water that has had the chlorine removed - chlorine is added to tap water to kill harmful bacteria, but it can harm beneficial microorganisms in cultures you can dechlorinate water by: 1. letting tap water sit out for 24 hours 2. using a water conditioner from a pet store 3. running water through a carbon filter 4. using bottled spring water for your culture, which method would be most convenient?
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Because of my aquarium, I always have dechlorinated water ready—and I also have a conditioner that removes chlorine and adds vitamins. 😊
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perfect! you're already set up for success with your aquarium supplies. that vitamin-enriched water will give your culture a great start. since you have experience with aquariums, you'll probably find the green water culture process quite intuitive. would you like to try starting one today?
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What do you mean by "a small amount of fertilizer or plant matter"?
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for green water culture, you want just enough nutrients to feed the algae without overwhelming the system. some options: 1. a pinch of aquarium plant fertilizer (about 1/4 the normal dose) 2. 2-3 dead leaves from aquarium plants 3. a tiny piece of lettuce leaf (thumbnail size) 4. one small pellet of fish food start with less - you can always add more if needed. what plant fertilizer do you use for your aquarium?
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I use a store-bought solid fertilizer!
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perfect! for the green water culture, use just a tiny pinch of that solid fertilizer - about 1/8 of what you'd normally use for aquarium plants. dissolve it completely before adding. since you're experienced with aquariums, you'll know to watch for signs of too much nutrients like cloudiness or odd colors. would you like to try setting up your first batch today?
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I’ll give it a try! 😊
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