Fertilizer Bio Filter
The fertilizer Bio Filter is a natural filtration system that uses algae to absorb fertilizer from streams and creaks to prevent algae blooms. This is a prototype. A real model would take up the entire width of a stream.
Supplies
Fertilizer Bio filter
A transparent container
An air pump
Algae
A source of light energy
Water
Downloads
Set Up a Container to Grow Algae
Fill up the transparent container with water and place it in a sunny area. Add the algae into the container and use the pump to supply it with air.
Grow Algae on the Filter Sheets
Leave the filter sheets in the algae growing container until they are covered in algae.
Insert the Filter Sheets Back Into the Filter
Slide each filter sheet into their slot in the filter.