Waterbear
Such as the salinity found in a salt water pool with about 3000 ppm NaCl? Interesting. I believe this is still below the isotonic point but not sure how much.
Well below isotonic. Isotonic would be around 9000 ppm if I am doing the math right.

Actually, the type of algae that grows in a marine aquarium is directly related to the redox potential of the water! This has been documented time and again with ORP meters. With lower ORP readings there is predominently red and blue green algae growth (cyanobacteria) and brown and green algae disappear. As the redox potential rises the red and blue green disappear and brown algae forms (I believe it is related to the Mustard algae in our pools) and finally, as the redox potential rises up to about 450mv the brown disappears and green algae is the predominent form seen.
So each has its best tolerance of oxydation in the cell membrane as well as the mitochondrial protien formation. I am still reading on the effects of chlorine on celluar structures. I have found a lot of material I still have to read. Yes, I do need to get a life

CarlD
How is the view from under the bed? Enjoyng the dust bunnies? Had to go to L.A. last year and seen some bunnies I would love to get under the bed with.

I just cant understand why some one would want to swim in a pool of filth. The pros here spell out the needed levels of chems in a system that works in daily use and theroy. The methods here are easy to follow and help is your keyboard away. I understand this method is not what the pool stores tell you but this method works.
Steve