I need to know how to grow algae for a science project.?

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Answer 1

If you have a sample of algae already and you just want to grow it, then cut off the neck end of a 2-liter soda bottle and fill it 3/4 full of tap water. Let the water stand for a day or two to let the chlorine evaporate. Put a drop of liquid plant fertilizer (like African violet food or Miracle Gro) in the water and add the algae. Place the bottle in an east-facing window.

If you don't have a sample and you want to collect one, find a lake, pond, river, garden pond, or birdbath. Put water from the source into your bottle and scrape a little of the green stuff from a surface to add to the bottle. Again put a drop of liquid fertilizer and put it in an east-facing window.

Answer 2

Algae always grows in an aquarium tank. Why not get one, fill it with water and just wait? I think that might work but not sure.

Here's a site for getting rid of algae but it may help you with info for growing it.

Also, call a pet store that carries fish and ask if you can have a algae-infested water sample OR go to a pond that has algae and take a sample.

http://www.aquariumpros.com/articles/algae.shtml

Answer 3

I heard some scientist who reported that worldwide warming would desire to be completely solved via basically dumping Iron Sulfate into the sea, inflicting an algae explosion, which might take in all of our fossil gas derived CO2. somebody easily tried it out and it labored! i could do it around this theory.

Answer 4

you need to simulate the algae's natural environment. this means you need to consider water salinity, temperature and proper lighting if you want to culture it in an aquarium.