by: shannon coffman and ashley reid. how store owners are affected many of the plants on the white...
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White List Moss balls are good for fish tanks and are sold at many fish stores. Scientific Name- Chladophora aegagropila Store owners want them to stay on the White list so they can continue to sell them to and make a profit. The Moss Ball reproduces by division. It starts with a division line which progresses to the splitting off of a smaller new Moss Ball. Originate from Japan and Northern Europe Outcompetes algae by starving it and using the same nutrients Helps the environment with algae control. Threats to Moss Balls- dim light, copper, debris Natural Predators- ShrimpTRANSCRIPT
Large and Small Aquarium Stores
By: Shannon
Coffman and Ashley Reid
How Store Owners are AffectedMany of the plants on the White are sold at
aquarium stores.Most of the plants on the Red list are not sold
at aquarium stores because they are illegal to own and sell or they are so invasive that nobody buys then because they are so hard to get rid of.
If plant can not be sold then stores struggle financially.
White ListMoss balls are good for fish tanks and are sold at many fish
stores.Scientific Name- Chladophora aegagropilaStore owners want them to stay on the White list so they can
continue to sell them to and make a profit.The Moss Ball reproduces by division. It starts with a division
line which progresses to the splitting off of a smaller new Moss Ball.
Originate from Japan and Northern EuropeOutcompetes algae by starving it and using the same nutrientsHelps the environment with algae control.Threats to Moss Balls- dim light, copper, debrisNatural Predators- Shrimp
Red List The Wetland Nightshade should remain on the Red list because
they invade wetlands and are nearly impossible to get rid of. Scientific Name- Solanum tampicense It is not sold at aquarium stores so it would not affect them
financially. Forms extensive impenetrable thickets in remote areas. Originates from the West Indies, Mexico, and Central America. Noxious Weed Cutting it back is ineffective for control because they reproduce
from the root. Lack of natural enemies Thrives in full shade and full sunlight Very invasive because it can live in many different wetland areas.
ConclusionIn conclusion most of the plants that
aquarium store owners want to keep selling are the ones on the white list which are not causing a lot of problems. Most aquarium store owners agree with keeping most of the Red list plants on the Red list because they don’t sell them because they are either illegal or nobody wants to buy them because they are impossible to get rid of.
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