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When we began, we recommended keeping our units in low light as algae would grow on the tank walls in bright light. Because we feed spirulina, it is not necessary to grow algae. But, algae grows when the lights are on so we included cleaner sticks. As research began to suggest that there is increased reproduction when fed more aggressively and with a 12-hour light on-off schedule, we began to explore ways to make our units "crash-proof!" A report in the FBnews October 2005 issue was titled: PIPIPI! The story behind our clean-up Crew.
From that time, we began to include pipipi snails in each of our tanks and have gotten mixed results. Some (including our oldest customers who ordered the snails) were very enthusiastic and amazed that a single snail could keep their tank crystal clear! Some report initial success, but the snail dying and having to go back to using the cleaner stick. Others are recommending that we increase the number of pipipi sent with each tank.
The previous report cited the reasons that we selected pipipi over our other "finalist Polynesian Taro Snail" that agricultural authorities expressed concern that we not use due to the potential for that snail to become an invasive specie. However, in the trials that have continued, pipipi has had a better survival and success rate as our brackish water may be too salty for the Polynesian Taro Snail.
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EXPLORING THE ADDITION OF PLANTS FOR ALGAE CONTROL
Algae is a result of excess nutrients in the tank. Besides snails, plants utilize the excess nutrients and we have begun trials for use in our larger future tanks. This is part of SETTING UP A SHOWSTOPPER!
