"Well for using the peat or drift wood, I'm not experienced with it so I can't really say which would be easiest.
Doing the adjusting outside of the system where you can let things mix and settle and wait a day and check the pH again…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Sep 26, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
So, things are going well. My indoor mini-system (30gal) is up and running (started cycling in August, added plants and seaweed extract in early september and six 1" pangasius catfish fish last…Continue
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Fish, plants and filters
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Aug 31, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, so I am starting a new small system. I am very excited about it! Right now, I am almost through fishless cycling (tonights test results ph - 7.6, ammonia - 0, nitrites - 5ppm, Nitrates - 5ppm). I…Continue
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Lora Outcelt replied to Lora Outcelt's discussion nutrient testing"Thanks TC. I appreciate your advice. I am torn about which way to handle lowering my ph. Are there pros and cons to using peat moss or driftwood (the slow way) as opposed to doing it the fast way (with acids)? I think I might prefer the method that…"
TCLynx replied to Lora Outcelt's discussion nutrient testing"Beware that the peat will tint your water too and that it will be slow acting as would something like driftwood.
You will probably have some better luck bringing your pH down by adjusting the top up water pH in a bucket before using it in the…"
Lora Outcelt replied to Lora Outcelt's discussion nutrient testing"ok, so I am going to start giving my tank more iron and a capful or so of seaweed extract once a week. To bring my ph down a bit, I thought I would try adding some peat moss, in a little cotton bag (for easy removal) and see if that helps. Correct…"
TCLynx replied to Lora Outcelt's discussion nutrient testing"Thanks. You might take to doing very small doses of Seaweed more often if you don't want the water to go really dark on you. The pH of 7.6 is functional but your plants will struggle with it, I know mine do. My systems that…"
Lora Outcelt replied to Lora Outcelt's discussion nutrient testing"TC - Thanks for the info. I dont think it is my ph though, bc it has been sitting at 7.6 for almost a month now. The rest of my numbers; ammonia-0, Nitrites-0, Nitrates-2. My water source is Denver municiple water, with a ph around 7.8 right out of…"
TCLynx replied to Lora Outcelt's discussion nutrient testing"The normal sign of iron deficiency is pretty easy to recognize though some other problems can look similar. Anyway lack of iron (or iron being locked out by pH being too high) will look like yellowing leaves but the veins stay green at first…"
Lora Outcelt posted a discussionnutrient testing
So, things are going well. My indoor mini-system (30gal) is up and running (started cycling in August, added plants and seaweed extract in early september and six 1" pangasius catfish fish last week). I am successfully growing plants for the first time in many years of trying! I have some questions regarding nutrients though. First of all, is it possible to test for nutrients like iron and other micro-nutrients? Second, if not, how do you know if you need them. (Please remember, I have never…See More
TCLynx replied to Lora Outcelt's discussion Fish, plants and filters"In a 30 ish gallon tank, I don't know if you are going to be able to grow much out to eating size very well. Tilapia would have been my first recommendation but I do understand avoiding exotic species. I personally really like…"
Joshua Gray replied to Lora Outcelt's discussion Fish, plants and filters"I am in the same boat trying to decide on fish for my new 200-gallon indoor setup. Since my indoor setup is in my basement and the temperature will be a steady 60 Deg F all winter I can select from most of our native NA fish. I really would like to…"
Lora Outcelt posted a discussionFish, plants and filters
Ok, so I am starting a new small system. I am very excited about it! Right now, I am almost through fishless cycling (tonights test results ph - 7.6, ammonia - 0, nitrites - 5ppm, Nitrates - 5ppm). I have a few questions.First, what kind of fish should I consider? The tank is indoors, so no real temp fluctuations, but not big, only 33gallon. I would love to grow some food fish. Even if they don’t get plate size, I would be willing to eat them a little small. There are three people in my family,…See More
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Sylvia Bernstein left a comment for Lora Outcelt"Lora, you might also want to join the Colorado Aquapons group (see Groups tab above). That way we can all stay in touch - I'm in Boulder."
Sylvia Bernstein left a comment for Lora Outcelt"Welcome Lora,
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 get in…"
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- At 8:59pm on August 20, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…
- Lora, you might also want to join the Colorado Aquapons group (see Groups tab above). That way we can all stay in touch - I'm in Boulder.
- At 8:57pm on August 20, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…
Welcome Lora,
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 get in there and start asking questions. Everyone is quite happy to help out new members – no question is too basic.
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Please participate and check in with us every day! We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.
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