BIOCOIL

[shrew]

I have seen in the paper a couple of weeks ago a study of some guy living underwater using a biocoil to grow algae for consumption.

I have looked about on the net and found some basic pics of what to do but with no biological knowlegde at all i wonder how it would be safe to eat/drink.

Has anyone made one?
I gave up on an allotment due to vandals and think this would be a great way to suplement my average diet in the saftey of my home.

I already grow masses of algae in my fish tanks but not adventurous enough to have a nibble. Although the 20 mbuna love it!!!!!!!

(new member)
jake

[Shirley]

I've not heard of that Shrew.... a bloke LIVING under water? Takes all sorts I suppose

Welcome to the forum

[Shirley]

I couldn't resist - I had to google.... http://www.abc.net.au/goulburnmurray/st ... 877785.htm

[Wombat]

Haven't tried it, but came on this, this arvo - not exactly the same I know but possible crossover of technology..........

http://inventgeek.com/Projects/photo-bi ... rview.aspx

Nev

[shrew]

wow thanks for the links.

I am waiting for advise from a biologist at a local school as to if it would be safe to eat and the test tube idea would be great to fit on the windowsil at home. And also maybe a good project for the school too.

Thanks for the replies will post up what i have with pics of final project , although still looking aroud for more ideas on design.

cheers me dears

[Wombat]

Looking forward to it!

Nev

[ricmason]

hi, ive just started looking at biocoils and would like to grow algae as food for the family in my garden.

any suggestions for advice appreciated. I have found a school project on the net over 7 years developing such a thing, but not commercially working as yet.

[the.fee.fairy]

Cool! I saw a thing about a bloke living underwater a few months ago, but i didn't catch it all.

Looks interesting! Please let us know how it all goes...and what it tastes like!

[mrsflibble]

sounds very wierd, but if it's good enough for my loaches....

[Ellendra]

I don't think I'd want to eat it myself, bit I could see using it as part of a food chain for aquaculture.