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No. Algae need sunlight to grow. Old truck drivers and uninformed people will insist they are growing algae in their fuel tanks. Most of the time it's a microbial colony growing between the water contaminated tank and the diesel fuel.

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What will happen to the minnow population As the algae population begins to grow.?

The minnow population may initially increase as the algae provides food and shelter. However, if the algae growth becomes excessive, it can lead to oxygen depletion in the water, which can harm the minnow population by creating an inhospitable environment.


Which zone is most likely to be home to algae?

Ah, the algae, nature's colorful paintbrush! Algae are often found in the photic zone of the ocean, where sunlight can reach and help them grow. This zone is like a happy little garden for algae, providing just the right conditions for them to thrive and create beauty in the underwater world.


What do algae use as an energy source?

Algae primarily use sunlight as their energy source through the process of photosynthesis. They convert sunlight into chemical energy to fuel their growth and metabolic processes. Some types of algae can also derive energy from organic matter or other organisms in certain conditions.


Is blue green algae a producer?

Algae is a primary producer. Most are microscopic and grow as single cells, small colonies, or filaments of cells. Suspended algae are called phytoplankton, and attached algae are called periphyton.


Do fertilizers affect algae growth?

not really. it really just grows around it,and collecta all it can from the soil lol Algae growth can have significant impacts on aquatic plant growth. Algal blooms consume all nutrients and oxygen from a certain aquatic ecosystem and may even release toxins. Aquatic plants will not be able to outcompete or survive because of this.

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Can algae grow in gasoline tanks?

No. algae requires sunlight to grow, and gasoline is harmful to most living things. However, algae like organisms, called microbes, can survive in water contaminated diesel fuel. They form large colonies that can infest the entire fuel system of a diesel powered engine.


What is algae in the fuel?

It is an algae that grows in a diesel fuel tank. It can plug up a fuel filter in no time.


What fuel problems can a diesel vehicle have?

Water in fuel tank, dirt/rust in fuel tank, algae in fuel tank, plugged/dirty fuel filter, dirty fuel injectors,


What do you put in a diesel for the bacteria?

There are fuel conditioners available to treat the algae problem you may have in the diesel tank. Check with your local auto parts store.


Why is bio-diesel considered an alternative fuel?

Bio-diesel is not a fossil fuel, rather it is manufactured from vegetation and algae, so any carbon dioxide it emits when burnt is part of the carbon cycle and does not add to global warming.This is why it is an alternative to fossil fuels.


Does diesel engines run on diesel fuel or gasoline fuel?

Diesel engines run on diesel fuel. Gasoline will destroy a diesel engine.


Is bio diesel renewable or non?

Biodiesel and all biofuel is renewable. It can be made again because the vegetation and algae it comes from can all grow again.


Can algae grow in desert?

If there is moisture available algae can grow in the desert.


Can algae grow in the desert?

If there is moisture available algae can grow in the desert.


Is bio-diesel renewable or non-renewable?

Biodiesel and all biofuel is renewable. It can be made again because the vegetation and algae it comes from can all grow again.


Is diesel a bio fuel?

Yes, diesel is a bio fuel


What is the importance of using bio-diesel?

Biodiesel is important as using it slows global warming. Biodiesel, made from vegetation and algae, is used for powering vehicles and machinery instead of using diesel, which is a fossil fuel causing global warming.