The Better Bell Siphon
"I too have wondered if that would work, but I've never tried it.
It certainly can't hurt, and it would IMHO be well worth a try.
Anymore I just use some media from an existing bio filter
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Spinach with Yellow Mottling
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Campbell Apr 12. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I wonder if anyone can help me diagnose this problem I'm having with my spinach. I suspect either a lack of light, salt burn from treating my fish, or a bug, but I see no bugs.…Continue
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Bob Campbell commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@David - It does not sound economical to grow one fish to feed another. I know that is common in a Large Mouth Bass pond, but I don't see how the the protein conversion would yield more than the food you raise the Guppies on.
If you raise…"
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Air Cap
This is the air cap as described in my video.It is my contribution to Aquaponics.Since I installed this cap my bell siphon has never failed. If you watch the video you will see why.…
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Indoor Grow Bed
These plants grew well from seeds planted directly into the gravel. It became a jungle of plants so thick I could hardly see into it. But as of May 2012 this bed has been emptied and will become a floating raft system.While tomatoes and peppers grew…
Bob Campbell replied to Frank Gapinski's discussion Bathtub Aquaponics?"I get that you don't visit this site very often, but I wish we were friends since we are the only two AP members in Chico.
Check out the price of tubs at Wilbers Feed. They seem reasonable to me.
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Bob Campbell commented on Devin Duhaime's video
Part 15 Aquaponics system on a budget update 2012 jan/7
"Here is a link to the topic of efflorescence on concrete. You are correct, it is salt, but don't worry about it.
It appears that you have switched entirely to floating rafts. I'm interested in your reasons and your opinion of…"
Bob Campbell commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"I too have had a difficult time sprouting new plants, Many times they start then dry up, but mostly I get no sprouts at all. I hope someone can help us."
Bob Campbell commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Yeah I'm pretty sure that's what he is saying. I really want to set up a natural pool. I'm thinking - Just for quick and simple, I'll set an IBC inside the pool and let that be the bio filter with rocks and…"
Bob Campbell replied to Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr.'s discussion Two more pics in the group Arizona Aquaponics"It appears that you are using 1-1/2" Styrofoam. I'm about to buy the foam for my beds and would like to know what is best.
I have the 3" net pots. Is that what you are using?."
Bob Campbell commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Today I transplanted everything from my indoor system to my new out door system. The Serrano Pepper, Tomatoes, Radish and Onions all seem to have taken to the transplant very well with very little wilt.
Now I'm ready to plant something…"
Bob Campbell commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"A while back I responded to a message (I believe it was from Sheri) about natural swimming pools based on the bacteria cycle we use for aquaponics.
At the time I could not find the video I wanted to link to, but I just stumbled across it…"
Bob Campbell commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Jim - Thanks. That's what I've been thinking.
With my Koi I will let the water plants grow real thick for the fry to hide in. I guess my netting at one end of the tank was a little late. The lucky ones were the…"
Bob Campbell commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Several weeks ago many of my fish had big bellies. I figured they were pregnant. Now they appear normal again. but I never see any fry except for three very small fry about 3/8" long that I rescued from the swirl filter. Those fry…"
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Testing the bell siphon
Posted on February 23, 2012 at 10:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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In this picture you see the 800 gallon fish tank on the left. The grow bed on the right and the sump tank below. These tanks are built with 2x4 walls filled with fiberglass insulation. The…
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- At 9:15am on May 2, 2012,
Blair Rice said…
Bob, thanks for the contact...give a call when you are coming up to Grass Valley or a converastion is on tour mind.
477.1879
Blair
- At 10:31am on April 18, 2012,
Carey Ma said… Thanks for joining my group " making your own feed". Please feel free to ask any questions or leave comments.
Cheers
- At 8:54am on March 8, 2012,
Dave Story said…
- At 9:34pm on March 3, 2012,
Vlad Jovanovic said… Hi Bob, Here's a rocket scientist (well maybe not rocket scientist, but he is an aerospace industry guy at least) who's done a lot of thinking about bell siphons... IDK, maybe you could glean something helpful from it?
http://affnan-aquaponics.blogspot.com/2010/02/affnans-valve-detailed-explanations-of_9459.html
http://affnan-aquaponics.blogspot.com/2010/05/siphon-revised.html
Stop me if you've heard this one before...
Good luck.
- At 7:38am on December 12, 2011,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome Bob,
Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to join in. Always thrilled to have experienced growers join us – please post some photos of your system!
A great place to start is to read the “How to Use This Site” link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Home page.
Please participate and check in with us every day! We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia
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