Scenedesmus quadricauda is a green freshwater alga, typically 4 cells with a spine at each corner. It is quick and easy to grow, and ideal for use in many experiments including in the algae ball experiment for studying photosynthesis.

Uses

Experiments involving:

• Photosynthesis
• Eutrophication
• Pollution

Care

On arrival remove lid to allow air into the jar. Cultures will last for up to a week in the jar supplied. Should they be needed after this then they should be cultured as shown below:

Growth medium: Alga-Gro Freshwater

Temperature: 22°C

Light requirement: High

This non-motile alga requires agitation to grow successfully in the lab, we recommend an aquarium air pump, or daily swirling.

For more information on the growth media and on how to culture your algae please see the following care sheets:

complete-guide-to-culturing-scenedesmus.pdf

Alga-Gro

algae-and-protazoa-care.pdf

For Educational use only. Not for human consumption.

Please note: This item cannot be sent over a weekend for a Monday delivery.

(We have changed our algae jars; they are now 100% recyclable and slightly larger so there is more air in each jar, which will improve the condition in which the cultures arrive).