Aquatic Ecosystems
Do Plecos Eat Algae [Tank Care Tips]
Most do. That is one reason they end up in so many aquariums. Plecos belong to the family Loricariidae. Walk into a fish store, and chances are you’ll hear somebody ...
The Genus Mougeotia in Freshwater Ecosystems
Mougeotia does not look like much at first. Just green threads drifting through the water. Most people would probably call it pond algae and keep walking. Then somebody puts it ...
Do Mollies Eat Algae: What They Really Eat
Most do. Watch a tank with mollies for a while, and you’ll see them picking at glass, plants, rocks, and pretty much anything else with growth on it. That doesn’t ...
Do Frogs Eat Algae [Facts and Myths]
It’s a fair question, especially when you’ve got both living in the same pond. The short answer is that adult frogs don’t touch it because their digestive systems are built ...
Do Goldfish Eat Algae [Facts and Myths]
A lot of pond owners notice goldfish eating algae sooner or later. They graze on soft algae growing along glass, rocks, plants, and other surfaces in the water. Loose string ...
The Genus Spirogyra in Green Algae Research
Most people run into Spirogyra without realizing it has a name. It looks like green threads floating through pond water. Soft, slippery, almost hair-like in places. Under a microscope, it ...
Microalgae Biofuel Production For Sustainable Energy
Microalgae don’t look like much. Just microscopic organisms in water. But under the right conditions, it can produce lipids that can be converted into biodiesel. That’s the idea behind microalgae ...
Do Algae Filters Really Work?
Algae is usually treated as the problem. Green water, buildup in tanks, sudden blooms that seem to show up overnight. So the first instinct is simple. Add a filter and ...
Koi Pond Algae Control: What Actually Works
Green water. String algae all over the surface. The same filamentous buildup you cleared out last week is already back. Sound familiar? Algae is not actually the problem. It shows ...
Does Vinegar Kill Algae In Ponds Safely?
Pond gone green? It happens fast, and it’s frustrating. Most people start Googling and land on the same idea, pour in some vinegar, and see what happens. So, does vinegar ...
Best Microalgae Cultivation Techniques: Ponds vs PBRs
Thirty years of promising research on microalgae cultivation techniques. Still not cheap enough to compete with petroleum. The biology is remarkable. These organisms fix carbon dioxide faster than land plants, ...
Peppermint Shrimp Reef Tank Care
Peppermint shrimp are one of those invertebrates that every saltwater hobbyist eventually hears about, usually right after they discover Aiptasia spreading across their live rock. Small, hardy, and genuinely useful ...