Light medium for vertical system
Does anyone know a light weighted medium I can use for my vertical aquaponics system?
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You need to hold the ammonia level at 4ppm, so no more dosing. Yes the plants have enough Nitrates, good for growth. Please continue testing for Ammonia and Nitrites each day from tomorrow. If your ammonia starts to decrease and you still…"
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