"@Jim - Normally the sump pump output is divided between FT1 & FT2 with the volume proportionate to the FT size. During the 15 minutes the Grow Bed pump in FT2 is on, the sump is receiving more than it's sending and at the shut off…"
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David Ries replied to David Ries's discussion my nitrite levels just jumped sky high"kieth,
I have no idea why my plants are doing so well with only a couple hours of direct sun an evening. They all started out as little plants in the quad holders, about 3" x 3" and now most are 4x their original size if not bigger.…"
Samson J. Loo added a discussion to the group Arizona Aquaponics
Pumps, Piping, Fill and Drain Rates
I almost felt like adding "and me. This sort of thing is my bag baby" to the title as it reminded me of a quote from Austin Powers.I have read that it is advisable to have a pump that can circulate twice the amount of what the FT holds. So if I have a 275 gallon tank then I should get a 550 GPH pump. Is that a minimum requirement or can I opt for a higher volume pump like 600 to 800 GPH? With that said what fill and drain rate should I aim for? I know I can use a ball valve to control the…See More
Louise replied to Louise's discussion What's good on a raft?"Funny! But I'm surprised we're not getting any real answers to this.
I had some low styrofoam boxes with holes in the bottom, for drainage. I made this little experiment, but it's still too early to know if it works: I put a thin…"
Michael Roberts posted a status"hello all i have tried hydroponics in the past, currently setting it up again the problem i had was maintaining the water to the correct ph"
Aquamaple replied to Aquamaple's discussion Advice needed on sick fish behavior in the group Aquaponics For Beginners"I believe it is bacterial."
Keith Langdon replied to Verna Gross's discussion Fish not eating"Is there a bully in the tank? Are there places for fish to hide?"
Verna Gross replied to Verna Gross's discussion Fish not eating"No new fish, no change in food we buy our food from the breeder we got our fish from no neighborhood noise. Nothing has changed that is why I is so hard to figure out. They eventually eat the food but I takes a couple hours. There is plenty of fish…"
Paul Trudeau replied to Paul Trudeau's discussion State Fair volunteer opportunities in the group Sacramento Aquaponics"Hi friends,
Finally the time has come to get our ducks in a row for those wanting to volunteer at the State Fair aquaponics exhibit, in conjunction with the California Aquaculture Association.
We need volunteers to serve as docents at the…"
Samson J. Loo replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Greenhouse questions in the group Arizona Aquaponics"The property we purchased has two sheds in the backyard. A 12x12 and a 12x24 which is comprised of two 12x12s. I suspect that was the original home owners genius shortcut around paying for a permit for a structure over 200 sqft. I was…"
Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"WOW! Bob! I knew they were tough, however testing them is whole other thing...
So what happened to all those 600 gallons of water that were in there?"
len pierce posted a discussionwhen do new fish start feeding?
After loosing multiple groups of fish which were feeder gold fish( I recently learned about that) I changed the water, added ammonia for a few weeks which disappeared every few days without a significant spike in nitrites but with 40 plus ppm of nitrates and now have added 6 bluegill from a nearby lake. They appear to be doing well after 24 hours. The pH of the lake and the irrigation water I use from a nearby river was the same and the temp of the lake was 72 degrees which is what my tank…See More
Emmett Butler posted a blog postUpgrading my Aquaponic System
Will be upgrading my aquaponic system next week to include another 275 gallon sump tank, 2 wicking beds, 3 verticle towers and another media bed. My 550 gallon system that is operating now only has 1 media bed, 2 raft beds and 175 gallon fish tank, just not working optimal. When all is completed I should be able grow just about anything, enough food to supply my family and then some. Also when complete, I want to be able demonstrate my system to others as a operating demonstration aquaponic…See More
Sheri Schmeckpeper replied to Aquamaple's discussion Advice needed on sick fish behavior in the group Aquaponics For Beginners"Well, as they say, starve a cold but feed a fever! :) I have tilapia, but sick fish are pretty much sick fish. Personally, I'd keep feeding them but I'd be cautious about over feeding. They may have an infection, but they aren't…"
Matt Miskinnis commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Wow, 105! Glad to hear you were able to stabilize your system. I've wrapped my top-up with reflective material as it was heating up. and adding hot water into the system. I'm thinking of wrapping the piping that is…"
Samson J. Loo commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Robert sorry to hear but it sounds like you did a nice recovery!"
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when do new fish start feeding?
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