How Do You Grow Bioluminescent Algae At Home?
• Gather the supplies, listed below. You’ll need to buy some very specific supplies for this project (the cost should be less than $50 USD). • Find a dark closet, cabinet, or other space. The only source of light in this space should be from the fluorescent lamp. Plug in the fluorescent lamp through the lamp timer. Set the timer to on for 12 hours, and off for 12 hours each day. The bioluminescence is only visible during the nighttime. However, because we are in control of the light source, you can simulate daytime for the algae during the nighttime. You have two options: If you want to observe bioluminescence during your daytime, give the algae light during the night. If you want to observe the bioluminescence during your night, give the algae light during the day. The lamp and timer setup is recommended for best results, but is not essential… You can also grow these algae with ambient room light if you have a bright room in your home. Just make sure to avoid direct sunlight because
