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Life Sciences => Marine Science => Topic started by: Timothy Terwilliker on 16/09/2019 23:28:19

Title: Is it possible to grow barnacles in some sort of artificial environment
Post by: Timothy Terwilliker on 16/09/2019 23:28:19

How can i grow ocean barnacles in something like a fish tank or other life supporting apparatus.

Title: Re: Is it possible to grow barnacles in some sort of artificial environment
Post by: evan_au on 17/09/2019 11:52:48

You need a lot of wave action, like on ocean rocks or seagoing ships.

Title: Re: Is it possible to grow barnacles in some sort of artificial environment
Post by: Hayseed on 17/09/2019 12:52:46

You will need to produce a barnacle's diet, temp, light, and water chemistry.   Or pipe in or batch ocean water.