Dec 30, 2018 · IMO, an inexpensive microscope is just fine for what we're doing. All you need is a 4x, 10x, and 40x objectives. I wouldn't go any higher than 100x. When you add the 10x eye piece...

Jan 27, 2025 · A stereo microscope (or dissection microscope) is the tool of choice when you want to view larger critters that have some three-dimensionality, unlike *seemingly* flat microbes on a slide. …

Feb 2, 2022 · Here is the latest 400x microscope sample straight from the green slime seen in the picture: And then 1000x samples taken from the brown/clear slimy film growing on the glass and …

Feb 17, 2025 · I wanted to buy a microscope to see the life in my water from aquarium and my fito and coreopods(i think thats what its called in English) cultures. I want to spend maximum 250$ but at …

Aug 16, 2016 · Hello Everyone! I thought it would be cool to look at some detritus under a microscope today and this is what I saw: Now this has me kind of worried. Is it possible that this worm-like …

Jul 16, 2015 · I'm hoping some of you have experience with microscopes. I'm looking for something useful for identifying various algae such as confirmation of cyanobacteria vs diatoms, identifying …

Dec 12, 2019 · I definitely have a few patches that have developed in my sand bed. Under the microscope the cells are TINY (approx. 10 um) and motionless as you describe. They are embedded …

Jan 28, 2019 · Hey peeps. Can any with experience confirm dinoflagellates in my tank. I used a cheap microscope. Couldn’t take a steady pic. The strand appears to have bubbles. the back story. I had a …

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Jan 12, 2022 · Continue to pull microscope samples from the sand bed to see if diatoms are increasing. Diatoms look like this (courtesy @taricha). If you prefer precise dosing instructions, there is this …