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    Where to buy Daphnia?

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    Hi Guys!
    I seem to be having green water. It's not that serious yet and I really want to curb it before it gets out of hand. I have heard that Daphnia can get rid of the green water fast. So, does anyone know where to go get Daphnia??
    Thanks!

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    In the past, i do go to Lam Hong in AMK to buy daphnias, but that was several years ago.Not too sure if they still have it

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    How do you propose to isolate the daphnia ? Cos to the fish , daphnia are food. Unless your fish are so big size that they would not be bother about the daphnia.

    I usually get mine from Heng @ Tiong Bahru market. They are food for my fish.
    Danny Chng

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    no need isolate, just pour in massive quantity...

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    At Tiong Bahru live Daphnia har?
    Well can isolate using the net box. The type you use for shrimps.

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    Lam hong still have it...
    but i think it will be better to call before going down...
    Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

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    C328 was selling them when on Monday

    Dont know still have or not

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    c328 usually have a few packs for sale everyday ... but they closing on wed & thurs hor
    ... always look at the bright side of life

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    I called. C328 don't have any today.
    Hmm, how ah. Anywhere else in central or west??

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    Been to lam hong 2 or 3 times the past mth. Everytime i saw lots of daphnia. erm... yishun also got.. chong pang there. the lfs rite in front of the ADSD camp. jus saw last sunday.
    west side i not sure.

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    23 Simon road. far east aqautic. near to kovan mrt.

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    Hi adman76,

    The easiest and cheapest (long term) way I know to get Daphnia is to get a wad of moss or Riccia from a large established tank, or some that has been grown outside in a pond. After that, setup a small tank-- say 30-40 liters, with a powerhead and a PC light. Be sure not to use established tank water as green water will be harder to get that way. After 2-3 weeks you will have a never ending supply of Daphnia and other fish treats.

    I have a 20 gallon tank in which the only inhabitants are Daphnia, hydra, small flatworms and snails-- I don't keep fiah anymore. The Daphnia collect on the wood and glass in the green algae patches and work it like cows work a field. They systematically clear large patches, and are *very* effective attached green algae controlers. Much better than shrimp, IME.

    For the record-- Daphnia will NOT clear up green water effectively. I've tried and tried. The best way is a UV sterilizer. The next best way is a 4-5 day blackout and then large water changes daily until it's gone.

    Hope this helps.
    John Wheeler

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