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Rotifer Colony?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Casey, Dec 8, 2009.

  1. Dec 8, 2009 #1
    Casey

    Casey Inactive User

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    So after listening to Randy Reed's discussion on Rotifers from fall fest, I'm thinking I need to start my own colony. 
    Has anyone been doing this already or thinking about giving it a shot?  I'm curious to find out where I can get my hands on some.
    Feel free to hijack this thread and add any thoughts. 
     
  2. Dec 8, 2009 #2
    jtesdall

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    I am definitely doing it. You can order them directly from Reed Mariculture.
     
  3. Dec 9, 2009 #3
    waterfowler

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    Me to,think me and Adam are going to split the order from Reed? Once I get some going I can help out area member's that are interested. Just haven't gotten around to it.
    -Josh
     
  4. Dec 9, 2009 #4
    saltwaternewbee

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    Please include me when things start taking off...i could use a good source. =)
     
  5. Dec 9, 2009 #5
    matt the fiddler

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    i am thinking of jumping on board in January or sometime like that....

    I have all my green water supplies, minus the culture...
     
  6. Dec 9, 2009 #6
    adampottebaum

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    Yea I'll be buying some and starting a good culture, but I want to wait until after I move toward the end of December before I get into any of this.
     
  7. Dec 10, 2009 #7
    KirklinsClownfish Robins Ia

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    I have a very healthy Rotifer colony. My 3 gallons have been up for about 4 months and still going I struggled to keep these alive for a while. It is not easy as you have to keep up on water changes feed these atleast 2 times a day have a good source of greenwater and other foods. I would be willing to sell some of mine as these guys get expensive with shipping. I had them shipped 3 times before I had them alive they died 2 times...just some info on these little buggers before hand. Temp. Salinity. Air bubbles. Lighting all take a huge effect on how these grow. Let me know if I can help.
     
  8. Dec 10, 2009 #8
    Trevor0015

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    post some pictures of them...
     
  9. Dec 10, 2009 #9
    KirklinsClownfish Robins Ia

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    Ok I can rotifers are very very small it is impossible for a pic to show one. These are between 50-250 microns small.
     
  10. Dec 10, 2009 #10
    jtesdall

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    Excuses, Excuses! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/laugh.gif
    I would be interested in pics of the equipment.
     
  11. Dec 10, 2009 #11
    KirklinsClownfish Robins Ia

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    I will post a pic soon for you boys to look at. My camera is dead and I tried finding the charger...it is here somewhere.
     
  12. Dec 10, 2009 #12
    jtesdall

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    Any chance you would consider writing a GIRS Wiki article on this? Then it will be recorded for all to benefit from in the future. A green water Wiki would be great as well. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
  13. Dec 10, 2009 #13
    KirklinsClownfish Robins Ia

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    It is top secret...I can not tell you how to raise my super rotifers......No just kidding yes I will write something on the rotifers. As far as the green water goes I buy mine from Jeremy in Solon Iowa he is a GIRS member. He is on here all the time I will post his name for you guys.It is like Jtrumpeter
     
  14. Dec 11, 2009 #14
    Casey

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    Yeah I picked up some green water from Jeremy not that long ago. He lives out by Sugar Bottom. I would recommend contacting him if your interested. It was a very good deal in my opinion. I agree with jtesdall also it would be awesome if you would write up a wiki!!! Also excited to see the pics of your rotifer setup. Thanks for the info thus far, keep it coming!
     

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