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emercer
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
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Location: Lipan,TEXAS
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject: moss in a stock tankl |
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We have a tank we have stocked with fish. The water source is run off.
We need to clear the tank of moss and would like an organic solution.I read about hay and corn meal? Can you explain the process? |
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Russ
Joined: 29 Aug 2004
Posts: 52
Location: Kemp,Texas
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| Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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| When I had moss (algae) in my tank I physically cleared the tank of the algae and added tilapia to the tank the next spring in addition to the catfish that I stocked. The catfish eat most of the tilapia and the balance need to be netted because they will die when the water temperature is less than 55 degrees. It works well and plus you can eat some good fresh tilapia. |
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Dchall_San_Antonio
Joined: 18 Mar 2003
Posts: 2001
Location: San Antonio,TEXAS
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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| If I'm not mistaken, moss grows when the water gets warm and cannot hold enough oxygen. You might put a fountain in to cool and aerate the water. |
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Dirt Doctor
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Posts: 561
Location: Dallas,Tx
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:48 am Post subject: |
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| Cornmeal is used at about 140 lbs per surface acre and does better if it sinks to the bottom. There is a granulated form of cornmeal that will sink. It can also be put in burlap bags with rock added so it sinks. |
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