Bioluminescence!

[pezenfuego]

Learning about bioluminescence today in biology, we touched on algae, but only for a moment. I remembered reading about the bioluminescent algae in the ocean and I wondered if that would be possible to grow in the home aquarium.
Before you read further, realize that I do not want to use my own tank for experimentation, so don't think that's what I'm getting at.
I found this, it may help you clear up some things...and figure out what I'm talking about.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow...nescent-Algae/
So obviously even at night time, the algae would not glow. You would have to disturb it to get it to light up.
Pros? Cons?
Ever heard of this in a tank?
Am I crazy?
What do you think?

 

[sickboy]

The aquarium at the zoo here in Omaha, Ne has a bioluminescent display, but I'm sure it took a lot of work...

 

[pissyfish]

you should check out the blue planet series...episode on deep sea creatures.

 

[pezenfuego]

I was just wondering if it was possible. I don't see why not. Anyone want to try it

Tell me how that goes.

 

[dabnub]

if you could grow this algae in suffcient concentrations a powerhead would surly agitate it enough to cause the bioluminence. what a show after the lights went out.

 

[nyhcx516x]

Originally Posted by PissyFish
http:///forum/post/2970615
you should check out the blue planet series...episode on deep sea creatures.
In my 5 disk DVD changer, that is one DVD that never gets removed! I love that series!