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An Algae Bioreactor from Recycled Water Bottles

Step 6Media Inoculation

Media Inoculation
A good source of algae is pond algae, if available. If not, there are a large number of online vendors that sell batches of algae. To inoculate the culture, measure out a fixed amount of algae and add it to the growth medium.
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Nov 29, 2009. 12:11 PMluke96 says:
I could not find algae for sale on line.
Dec 2, 2010. 11:25 AMSitnalta says:
Algae is abundant anywhere there's water. Find a creek, pond or just leave a bucket of media sitting out in the open for a few days.
May 15, 2010. 7:17 PMFlySEED says:
 Check www.carolina.com

They have quite the selection

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