"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…"
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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…"
Paul Trudeau replied to Jessica Johnson's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group Sacramento Aquaponics"oops, forgot you already posted this Jessica and I went ahead and posted this AM as well. Have a good time!"
"This spring in Pennsyvainia the temperatures have been up and down. I only recorded my water temps. but they are in direct relation to the outside temps. Whan it was hot out the water temps went up and when it got cold the temps. went down. I…"
George replied to MJ McPhee's discussion Grapes"You may be the first. Your profile references a 10-gallon tank, which seems a bit small for a perennial plant. Otherwise, I don't know of a reason it won't work."
ModeratorTCLynx replied to Matt T.'s discussion Plumbing Issues with IBC tote in the group IBC Aquaponics
"Jim, have you looked into making bigger gravel guards for those people with really big hands/arms that can't put their hand down a 4" pipe easily to remove the stand pipe if adjustment is needed?
I can put my arm down a 4" pipe no…"
Dave Story commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding"Harlyn,
Thank you for sharing. I get discouraged on this site from people without experience misquoting the research as if it is their own experience.
Thank you"
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Dan Lindey's discussion New To AP
"Hi Dan,
During the 5 weeks what were your temperatures like? Did you cycle the system before putting in fish? What if any, supplements have you put in the system?"
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to John's discussion Low pH from grow media?
"Hi John,
So you're looking for Caustic Potash or Potash Lye or Potassium Hydroxide. Where I live we have many Agricultural shops where we can get this product. Hydroponic shops also stock it. I found this on product on Amazon its food grade as…"
Harlyn Mall replied to Stuart Polkinghorne's discussion Rule of tumb breeding in the group Tilapia Breeding"
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ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to John's discussion Low pH from grow media?
"There are two types of common substances called 'lye'... sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH)...Most (but not all) lye sold for soap making is sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and not appropriate for AP...So just check…"
Harlyn Mall replied to Stuart Polkinghorne's discussion Rule of tumb breeding in the group Tilapia Breeding"
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ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to Andrew Coscia's discussion WARNING!!!! barley straw pellets
"Doesn't barley straw break down in water to release a hydrogen peroxide compound? I imagine too much H2O2 would not be very good for bacteria...You know...seeing as how H2O2 is best known as an anti-microbial disinfectant and all...
Probably…"
Jim Fisk replied to Matt T.'s discussion Plumbing Issues with IBC tote in the group IBC Aquaponics"I did miss one detail and that is I use a small coating of clear silicone cement on the TAs and "O" ring. Don't over do it as you might want to make mods down the road. Also here is a newer pic of the bells with the routed grill at…"
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