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My first attempt at selling....
Topic Started: Oct 17 2009, 11:23:30 AM (258 Views)
Post #1 Oct 17 2009, 11:23:30 AM	Suzy
...is going to be macroalgae.I put this in the nutrition section because one of my favorite algae is a yummy one that tangs and angels love! This is a dark red slower grower that is great for nutrient removal but serves a double purpose: once it absorbs all the nitrate and phosphate I want, I can harvest it and feed it to my fish. They literally love it. And, what could be better than home grown fresh veggies for them? My fish as soooo spoiled...	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
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Post #2 Oct 18 2009, 09:58:46 AM	john hill
so how much are you selling some for	breeding stock Posts: 170 Group: Members Member #38 Joined: September 7, 2008
Post #3 Oct 18 2009, 05:27:55 PM	Suzy
I am not sure yet. What would be a good price for it? I do have some good species, and I have requests for them quite frequently.	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
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Post #4 Oct 20 2009, 09:16:52 PM	Amie
I think you should do a search for macroalgae and see what the going rate is. Talk to me about shipping and packaging, I can help you with that.	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,362 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #5 Oct 20 2009, 09:51:24 PM	Larry H
That stuff is a slow grower isn't it? It would be hard to be able to supply the demand unless you could figure out a way to mass produce the stuff. Are you planning on selling it locally or planning on shipping it to where ever? Shipping would be pricey in my opinion. I wish you luck and if you need any help, I would be glad to do what I can.	breeding stock Posts: 442 Group: Members Member #13 Joined: July 26, 2008
Post #6 Oct 21 2009, 07:34:21 AM	Amie
Actually, if you can ship over 2 days, it would only cost $10-$15. If you ship overnight, you can get it down to $35-$40ish, depending on the location.	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,362 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #7 Oct 21 2009, 07:35:46 AM	Amie
btw:Do you know the name of the macroalgae?	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,362 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #8 Oct 21 2009, 01:28:57 PM	Suzy
No, identifying algae is a crap shoot. I had an alga before that our local fish club traded around with each other and for years we called it C racemosa. As I started collecting different species of algae, I found 4 that were almost identical, and they all fit the criteria for C racemosa. I think no one can ID algae without a phycologist (made up that title!) degree! I will have to add a caveat that my algae are C racemosa like..... Let me research that one a bit? I only have to go through 8,000 species... As far as shipping, I think I can add very little water, and decrease the weight. Every time I have ordered it, it comes with no water. I will have to test it on a volunteer.	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
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Post #9 Oct 23 2009, 07:15:57 AM	Amie
You could probably ship it for under $5-6 if it's that lite. You don't necessarily need to ship it, just pack it up, set it in the garage for 24 hours an then check it. You might need to use a heat pack in a few weeks. I have a few.	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,362 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #10 Oct 24 2009, 05:37:50 PM	Suzy
Sweet! There are so few places with macros available! So, I have a 75 gallon to grow the fast growers and this 50 gallon sump for the slower ones. I set up the perfect light for it. It heats and grows algae! Win-win in my cold Utah basement! I still have to divide it up, so the algae will be single species. I think I can easily make 4 growing areas. Plus. a sweet spot for a super pod growing turf alga! Posted Image	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
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