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Bio char in aquaponics

Started this discussion. Last reply by Devoid May 10, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Has anybody tried bio char in their system.?Thinking of trying it as a buffer medium. Too reduce acidity and release carbon into the system. Anybody tried this, results??.Continue

media choice

Started this discussion. Last reply by A. Woodward May 3, 2015. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Is there any benefit using gravel over, clay balls. Will the plants leech minerals from the gravel.Continue

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Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: Yes

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): flood and drain media

How old is your system?: 6 mos - 1 yr

What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply): Goldfish

Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question): gills

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At 7:23am on December 18, 2014, Jonathan Paschal said…: I use expanded shale (hadite) in my beds. There is a place about 20 minutes from where I live that makes the stuff (no middle man). My grow beds are 16 cubic feet (4'X4'X1') and it cost me about $35 to fill one, using my truck to haul it. (Its sold by weight. 600-700 lbs to fill 16 cubic feet.) I use what is called "C" size which is smaller than what you probably see being used as mulch around houses. I don't know if the "C" size is a universal description or not.

I went with the shale product because its was cheaper and easy for me to get..

My system has been up for about 2 months.

My plants are doing well in it. (See pictures.) The second picture has what might be considered a hole in it, however, we have harvested some pak choi and the replacements are just coming up. Also, you may notice a peat pot. I'm starting a tomato plant in which I plan to use a "grow bag" in my second bed which is just being finished.

At 2:36pm on December 14, 2014, Jack Dunbar said…: Hi Paul. Welcome to the Aquaponics Community.