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arnoldboer
02-02-2012, 12:20 PM
Can you tell me what these creepy crawlers are and what to do about them? Details can be found in the attached link. arhen.com/?p=291

JCO
02-02-2012, 02:45 PM
This website is dedicated to Aquaponics, not hydroponics and therefore we have no way of knowing what was introduced into that system. I suggest you consult with a hydroponic website for such questions. :mrgreen:

foodchain
02-03-2012, 04:11 AM
Why would you want to do anything about them? They are a good thing.

arnoldboer
02-03-2012, 05:42 AM
Thanks for the replies. If they won't be doing any harm, can do some good? And in what way? If I add more aeration, what can I expect? More creepy crawlers or less?

foodchain
02-03-2012, 06:11 AM
You want more, the more the better. They aren't creepy crawley's. They are critical elements of your food chain.
Many many people buy cultures of "things" like this to seed their systems with. Take for instance dafnia, enfusoria, green water, etc.

urbanfarmer
02-03-2012, 09:20 PM
It's a microorganism.