"Hi Len,
To be sure you can test for Nitrites a few hours after dosing ammonia, every hour, for about 4-6 hours. The next day test after dosing from the 6th hour to the 10th just to be sure. Could be the river water was preloaded with a fair density…"
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Debra Colvin posted a videoAquaponic Update 2013-05-24
the weekly update of my aquaponic garden and self watering containers. All's going good, especially since the indicator plants are happy.=)
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http://www.BigelowBrook.com/donate I let my lettuce in the aquaponic system get a bit too large. http://www.BigelowBrook.com http://www.Facebook.com/BigelowB...
len pierce posted a discussionrecycling my system.
I started my system again after killing all my fish. I have a total of 180 gals and grow media with expanded clay. I did have a float system but have taken it out and replacing the liner. During the recycling now for 5 days I have added ammonia each day and it as been consumed each day. I have no nitrites that I can measure but after 5 or so days I decided to test for nitrates and found that they were at least 40ppm. Is it possible that the chlorine bath only killed the fish and the…See More
Jessica Johnson replied to Jessica Johnson's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group Sacramento Aquaponics"When: Sunday May 26, 830 am - 530 pm
Where: the Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, Oakland, CA
How much: $40-100, no one turned away
http://www.plantingjustice.org/"
Paul Trudeau replied to Jessica Johnson's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group Sacramento Aquaponics"Jessica,
Outside chance I might get to the Oakland event Sunday. Depends on start/end times - can't find anything in the publicity. Do you know?
Paul"
Pat James commented on Pat James's blog post Swimming Pool System"Oh, I also ordered another batch of catfish fingerlings for delivery next Friday. I'm convinced (delusional :) ) that I have room for Alot more fish. Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels remain at 0."
Pat James commented on Pat James's blog post Swimming Pool System"I have not had a good look at my catfish, so today I went out and bought a cast net. It took me several attempts to get it thrown right. I caught one fish early on and then nothing. Last cast and I caught 9 cats between 5 and 6 inches long and 2 big…"
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Clinton Young's discussion Chia
"Hi Clinton,
Same family as mint and mint does really well in my AP. So, should grow like bonkers for you."
Clinton Young commented on Killian Griffin's photo
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"When you're ready to get this one up and going let me know, and I'll stop by to help out if you like."
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Dan Lindey's discussion New To AP
"Hi Dan,
Looks like your system initially cycled by/on the 5/15. The Nitrite spikes after this( 20/21) could be due to testing too soon after feeding. Testing to see the capability of an AP system is usually done 24 hours after feeding. The reading…"
MJ McPhee replied to MJ McPhee's discussion Grapes"Right now I have two tomatoes, one pepper, and one rosemary plant in that system along with the one grape vine, do I need to expand my tank to sustain that amount of vegetation? Things have been growing well so far but they are…"
Jim Fisk replied to Matt T.'s discussion Plumbing Issues with IBC tote in the group IBC Aquaponics"Sorry TC. No XXXL yet Special order only.
Actually I have rather big hands and if I am careful I can get my hand down a 3" pipe in S&D. A 4" S&D gravel guard is HUGE.
There's plenty of room to grab the 2" funnel and twist…"
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