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Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair replied to Jeffrey A Harris's discussion Having trouble keeping ph up in new system
Bob Campbell commented on John Wolff's video
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"I'm pretty sure it's an accurate assessment. Bell siphon are amusing brats, but I would never own one."
Keith Rowan replied to Derrick's discussion what went wrong.."sorry.. but for me to be able to assist i'd need lots more info..
how long has your system been cycling? did you fishless cycle? how many fish? what are you feeding them if you have fish? what water did you use to start the…"
Bob Campbell commented on Sylvia Bernstein's group Tilapia Growers"@sherrie cockram - How long has your system been cycled? Please don't order fish before cycling. "
Keith Rowan replied to Miriam Badou's discussion spider mites"ever try predator mites?
plent of beneficial insects/nematodes readily available"
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Ahren Spilker's discussion High PH and No Nitrates
"Hi Vlad,
" it's much cheaper to use sea water...or dehydrated sea water (sea salt)."
Thanks!, very interesting, will look into it for sure!"
Derrick replied to Derrick's discussion what went wrong.."I meant wrong as in bad water/dirty water. they were the same as the test above before the water change and did not change after the water change. i filled a few 5 gallon jugs at the supermarket but before i even added it to the fish tank…"
John Wolff commented on John Wolff's videoVIDEO0033
"I'm not sure if that is an accurate assessment as one of my Gb's work perfectly every time. The siphon starts fine but it does not stop it continues to trickle."
Keith Rowan replied to Derrick's discussion what went wrong.."what makes you say the numbers were wrong? what were they before? did you follow the test instructions?
what kind of water did you buy? what kind of media/flow system do you have set up?"
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Ahren Spilker replied to Ahren Spilker's discussion High PH and No Nitrates"I am using maxicrop seaweed extract. I really like the results and as long as it wont hurt the fish, I guess i will keep using it.
Again thank you for everyone's comments!"
sherrie cockram commented on Sylvia Bernstein's group Tilapia Growers"I'm just getting started in aquaponics. I'm picking up my Tilapia next week at a farm here in South Carolina. The fish food he sells is produced by Cargill and is called Cargill Aquaxcelor...I've done a little research on the…"
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ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to Ahren Spilker's discussion High PH and No Nitrates
"Very cool. Nate's videos and posts are always full of good info
Most of the store bought MaxiCrop/Seasol/Kelpak type extracts have about the same TE (trace element) content as seawater, it's the auxins, and cytokinins (plant…"
Maurice Person replied to Miriam Badou's discussion spider mites"We use a wonderful solution of Cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, eucalyptus oil and organic natural dishsoap. A tsp of each in a 1/4th cup of olive oil. Let that sit for 4-5 days. Add solution to spray bottle. and add 3 cups…"
ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to Jeffrey A Harris's discussion Having trouble keeping ph up in new system
"...or that your pH down is hard at work...
pH 8 -8.2 is a great pH for fish-less cycling...should've just left it alone instead of doing the 'Elvis roller coaster'...
So what exactly is in that bottle of pH UP...since there not all…"
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Ahren Spilker's discussion High PH and No Nitrates
"Hi Ahren,
See you got a firm grasp on the chelate dosing!. I've used seaweed extract as a regular supplement in my AP for the past 3 years. I've done other systems without adding the extract and have noticed a big difference in plant…"
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