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Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Jul 25, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have had my new system running for about 2 weeks.. it was crystal clear... filled with only rain water. then I left to orlando for the weekend and when I came home it was all covered with algae.Is…Continue
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Howard Waldman left a comment for zero power"Mr. Zero Power,
HI! My name is Howard here in Hollywood just joined this community gathering info to start my own aquaponic system in back yard. I was looking for someone in the group with sofl experience. Due to our heat and humidity I would like…"
zero power replied to TCLynx's discussion How to Buy Aquamax in the group Feeding"I use the ziegler aqua max.. the price of feed isnt so bad but the shipping is whats gets you. "
zero power replied to David Hart's discussion Breaking the law...? in the group Florida Aquaponics"blue talipia is allowed... pure with documentataion... any other type you must have a restrict lic.. big fine for just selling them live with out a licence"
zero power replied to Giorgio's discussion Water Topic"thats an interesting diagram of the sand filter.. I may try to make one... thank you
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zero power replied to Giorgio's discussion Water Topic"I use the same rain water on my inside tank and all is good.. I have origional gold fish in it that are still alive... I used a ph up to bring up the level and all has been fine since about june.. I refill it with rain water also as the water level…"
zero power replied to Giorgio's discussion Water Topic"ph of 6 1/2.. I didnt add anything to it... Our tap water is so harsh here .. ph of over 9
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zero power replied to Giorgio's discussion Water Topic"What is the best water source... besides a well that is... should we use reverse osmosise with tap water? or reverse osmosise with rain water or just treat the tap water?"
zero power replied to Giorgio's discussion Water Topic"Im using rain water but having hard time... getting lots of algae and dead fish...
I have put a dark screen over the tops and tanks are in green house.. I will try to cover the side and the top better... Not sure if is a mineral lack or what..the…"
TCLynx replied to zero power's discussion algae"You just might want to add something over the screen to block more light then at least for a while. For the first season of my system I kept Black fabric over the cover of my fish tanks/sump tanks. I didn't seal it down perfectly some some…"
zero power replied to zero power's discussion algae"thank you.. I have fish in one tank.. I have a screen over it the whole time for shade.. plus it is inside of a screen enclosure..
I bought 4 plaquo algae eaters for each tank.
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TCLynx replied to zero power's discussion algae"Are there any fish in the system? Or are you cycling fishless?
Doesn't matter too much the solution is generally the same, Cover the tank to block out sunlight. If you have fish in there, definitely make sure you have extra aeration going and…"
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- At 7:56am on May 11, 2011, Howard Waldman said…
Mr. Zero Power,
HI! My name is Howard here in Hollywood just joined this community gathering info to start my own aquaponic system in back yard. I was looking for someone in the group with sofl experience. Due to our heat and humidity I would like to learn from those who have gone before me before I make some avoidable mistakes. How is it gong? Do you have time to show me your setup and help along a little fledging like me?
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- At 7:03am on June 19, 2010,
Sylvia Bernstein said… - Hi Zero Power
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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