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Physarum in a fish tank

We are currently trying to grow a sample we have in a fish tank.

Has anyone done this or similiar?

Any advice on best conditions would be much appreciated

Karl

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Permalink Reply by ian on July 17, 2023 at 5:30

I grow it terraria regularly, if you want to coax it out try lichen covered sticks and fungi. I use moss to hide the original petri dish

Permalink Reply by Karl Schofield on July 17, 2023 at 5:35

That's great Ian.

Thanks for the advice :)

Permalink Reply by Karl Schofield on July 17, 2023 at 5:40

Sadly, over the weekend, the physarum seems to have disappeared and there is a significant amount of mould growing. Have I over watered?

Permalink Reply by ian on July 19, 2023 at 6:10

You're way too damp there and if you use lichen and fungi as food sources you won't get so much mould.

Permalink Reply by Karl Schofield on July 19, 2023 at 7:05

Thanks Ian.

I have added a few plants and will leave the top off for a bit to try and dry it out.

I have put in the "daywalker" you sent me and it is growing straight away!

Would love to have a phone conversation about it sometime when you are available.