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kkentert · 04-14-2007, 03:16 AM

So- they didn't do the study on guppie's waste, but it is still fish waste (processed and expelled food)- but check this outFishPoo
Just some food for though-but it says there is 2.54% Phosphorus. The fact that the guy at YG wrote that on his site also kind of makes me believe it as he has a Doctorate in Microbiology and biochemistry...(plus has worked in aquaculture for 50? years)
I'm not saying what you said is untrue- I'm just doing some more research on my own and thought I'd bring that study to you to check out.
No-I'm sure it could be argued that a few small fish is not ENOUGH for a tank full of plants-
Off to read more!
I'm glad you got the wheels turning...

As for fast and slow tanks- I have 4 WPG, and injected co2 (though I used to run Carbo-Block (HATED it) and I have VERY fast growing plants (almost too fast-it's a pain in the neck)

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kkentert Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 133	So- they didn't do the study on guppie's waste, but it is still fish waste (processed and expelled food)- but check this outFishPoo Just some food for though-but it says there is 2.54% Phosphorus. The fact that the guy at YG wrote that on his site also kind of makes me believe it as he has a Doctorate in Microbiology and biochemistry...(plus has worked in aquaculture for 50? years) I'm not saying what you said is untrue- I'm just doing some more research on my own and thought I'd bring that study to you to check out. No-I'm sure it could be argued that a few small fish is not ENOUGH for a tank full of plants- Off to read more! I'm glad you got the wheels turning... As for fast and slow tanks- I have 4 WPG, and injected co2 (though I used to run Carbo-Block (HATED it) and I have VERY fast growing plants (almost too fast-it's a pain in the neck)