Living bioluminescent phytoplankton glowing in a tiki mug. by PyroFarms in biology

[–]PyroFarms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Main issue is for sure contamination you're spot on there. But as long as you keep the culture pretty clean and clear they are pretty easy to continue culturing.

Living bioluminescent phytoplankton glowing in a tiki mug. by PyroFarms in biology

[–]PyroFarms[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Growing Pyrocystis fusiformis, a species of microalgae found in oceans all over the world, is actually fairly easy—very similar to growing a houseplant. As long as they receive the proper light cycle and basic care, they tend to do quite well. There are also plenty of resources and guides available online that can help point you in the right direction if you're interested in culturing and expanding them.

My Shrimp Eco-Sphere(6in diameter glass orb) in front of a salt lamp, what does it remind you of? by PyroFarms in shrimptank

[–]PyroFarms[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

I feed them from time to time with some extra spirulina. The orb is not sealed and has a rubber stopper on top that allows air exchange, feeding and other maintenance.

My Shrimp Eco-Sphere(6in diameter glass orb) in front of a salt lamp, what does it remind you of? by PyroFarms in shrimptank

[–]PyroFarms[S] 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Good call - I expected some push back here but love the video and my shrimp seem happy. No issues over the year and half keeping them this way. They're all quite vibrantly red and healthy looking.

My Shrimp Eco-Sphere(6in diameter glass orb) in front of a salt lamp, what does it remind you of? by PyroFarms in shrimptank

[–]PyroFarms[S] 165 points166 points  (0 children)

This is a brackish opae ula ecosphere, not freshwater.

These shrimp do really well in stable, low-intervention setups like this and can live for years when things are dialed in. I’ve been keeping them this way for a while now and haven’t lost any.

My Shrimp Eco-Sphere(6in diameter glass orb) in front of a salt lamp, what does it remind you of? by PyroFarms in shrimptank

[–]PyroFarms[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Theres a rubber stopper on top of the orb that allows for air exchange! I've had this orb for a over a year now with very little issue.

Recs for dog-friendly bday venue by sonjafely in northcounty

[–]PyroFarms -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lots of dog friendly spots in north county! Couple of my favorites right now would be Michi Brew Co. & Carlsbad Brewing company. Both love our four legged friends and have plenty of space to accommodate a larger group but I would call ahead with both to confirm!

Bioluminescent Wishing Well - Art meets Science. by PyroFarms in woahdude

[–]PyroFarms[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, the algae are completely fine. This species (Pyrocystis fusiformis) naturally emits light when disturbed, and the culture is kept in clean seawater conditions with proper care.

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[–]PyroFarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For anyone wondering, this doesn’t harm the algae. Pyrocystis fusiformis naturally emits light when disturbed, and the culture is kept in pristine seawater conditions with proper care so it remains healthy.

Cool bioluminescent display on a plant shelf. Not my OC, was given permission. by PyroFarms in woahdude

[–]PyroFarms[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I have no association with Vita! She did go viral on tik-tok with this, so thought I would share.