A Solution for Corals Reefs in Peril

I saw this post on slashdot.org this morning. As we all have mini reefs (compared to the ocean) , I thought this was appropriate here.

http://science.slashdot.org/science/04/08/23/1133213.shtml?tid=191&tid=134&tid=14

I wonder if this technology would work on smaller reefs, like at home.

Blue

 

That's wild they electrify it.
Thanks for sharing.

 

Anytime. Being an engineer, I thought the whole process was cool. And having a tank at home, it was a perfect fit. I wonder if the application at home would work or not?????
They say that reefs can survive in some of the worst environments with this process.....maybe it would help newbies (like myself) keep a reef tank without so much "death".

Blue


Oooooh, my first karma point....thanks.

 

Great article thank!

 

[quote author=Blue_dragon_192 link=board=General;num=1093269624;start=0#0 date=08/23/04 at 07:00:23]I wonder if this technology would work on smaller reefs, like at home.[/quote]

I don't think so. From what I saw in that article, they were electrifying the metal structure. It wasn't stray current. Metal wouldn't be a good idea in a closed system for your inhabitants.

 

With out reading the article, but knowing something on the subject, the coral farmers have found they get the same results, simply by using rebar structures for the frags. Some use 2 different metals, but most just go with the rebar. The salt water reaction to it, is enough current to stimulate the coral growth. They've also found that by using super glue, hot glue, epoxy or other glues, instead of "strapping" the coral down, they're get a much higher % of ones that take. I'd better read the article though, maybe its got some new info for me

 

Ah, yah, I'd heard this (the article) else where as well. Thanks for posting, I've found some new people to teach about cyanide

 

[quote author=Gresham link=board=General;num=1093269624;start=0#6 date=08/23/04 at 14:39:59]I've found some new people to teach about cyanide [/quote]

LOL, go get em Gresh!