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Thanks - I wasn't trying to argue with you - I was only trying to clarify for myself. Of course each paper needs to be read in its context - and I only concentrated on the 'abstract conclusions'. I guess the question in my mind is - in certain conditions - could the amount of organic carbon 'influence' the amount of pest algae in the tank? Such as low light conditions.
The conversation brings up a number of questions in my mind - so allow me to pick your brain. For example - would any of this data suggest dosing carbon after lights out - or does it matter? Etc etc. Would the time of 'feeding' the tank influence pest algae. Note I'm not talking about photosynthesis occurring in coral, etc - only things like cyanobacteria, diatoms, etc. Just curious about your thoughts.
My idea would be that organic carbon - (and I think this is your idea as well) - would be more quickly used by bacteria - than having an influence on pest algae. Hey - at least this is more fun discussing than the stock market lol
If you are talking near blackout with dosing of organic carbon, some types of algae may be able to take up some of the organic carbon to help survive.
But algae are called autotrophic organisms for a reason. They are not, like cyanobacteria, partly heterotropic and survive well on organics.
Diverse Applications of Marine Macroalgae
The aim of this paper is to review the multiplicity of the current uses of marine macroalgae. Seaweeds are already used in many products and for different purposes, from food products to medicine. They are a natural resource that can provide a number ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
"In this review, the focus is the marine macroalgae or seaweeds, which are multicellular, macroscopic, eukaryotic, and autotrophic organisms."