A Mini-Kreisel
Marianne Niedzlek-Feaver
Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
Abstract
Kreisels with circular flow patterns have always been the best types of housing for developing and planktonic forms. We have developed at NCSU, using a two gallon aquarium, small beta tank and filter with spraybar, a kreisel that individuals can put together (with no tools except a hacksaw) for about $60.00. We have maintained small Ctenophores, Cnidarians and other invertebrates for as long or longer than our $800.00 to 1200.00 larger commercial kreisels. Now everyone can have a small Ctenophore with iridescent combs (ctenes) feeding in their classroom.
Keywords: marine aquarium set-up, zooplankton
Boston University (2015)