How to aquire fresh water plankton

pixl8r · Post by **pixl8r** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:00 pm

Greetings,

I've read through most of this forum, and have found some answers, but I want to cover all of the bases.

I want to get some species of fresh water plankton. I don't particulary like the idea of going out to harvest wild plants or take lake bed or river bed material and introduce it directly into my tanks. Who knows what little nasties I might gather.

I understand that many of these are introduced by purchasing aquatic plants, but I am not interested in trying to maintain plants, as well as shrimp. I do have java moss, but thy're as hard to keep as dandelions.

I'll be greatful for any help!

pleco_breeder · Post by **pleco_breeder** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:01 pm

There are several sources for cultured freshwater plankton. You'll have to figure out what species you are looking for and do a search to find them as it is against the rules to post commercial links in the forum.

Larry Vires

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:38 am

There are several suppliers I've used to get cultures of rotifer, daphnia, copepods, etc. started. The easiest is a visit to a local pond. Still if you want to buy, you can PM me, or check aquabid in the "live food" section".