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Testing KH

Hello Everyone, Just a quick question. I was testing the water hardness (KH)  in my system. I am using an API Test Kit. The directions say…

Started by Richard Kowalski

1 Apr 21, 2014
Reply by Steve R

Activated Charocoal

I've been looking for a quick way to filter rainwater so I can add it too my system, so I've been mulling over the idea of building a bio-f…

Started by Alex Veidel

7 Apr 11, 2014
Reply by Alex Veidel

Ok, one more time on KH

Apologies as I know this topic has been beaten to death but I am getting results that don't match most recommendations I find.  My issue is…

Started by John

43 Apr 6, 2014
Reply by Alex Veidel

Can snails be used to control algae problems

  I have a terrible algae problem in my Aquaponic system. I used to have a similar problem in my indoor aquarium until I got some black fre…

Started by Michael Gray

1 Mar 18, 2014
Reply by Steve R

Nitrate level

Hi everyone! Could you help answer my question why my nitrate level could not go up though the system had been running for several months?…

Started by Aquaman

3 Mar 13, 2014
Reply by Alex Veidel

High Nitrate level....

I have a 300 gallon tank with koi, goldfish and a few cat fish. at total of about 15 fish....just recently a few koi died. I tested the wat…

Started by KoiKush

14 Mar 11, 2014
Reply by Steve R

Water Chemistry is Crucial!

Hey guys,I put together a quick article on water chemistry in an aquaponic system and how it can affect your bacteria, fish, and plants wit…

Started by 1EyedTuna

0 Mar 10, 2014

Can't keep PH up...

I cannot keep my PH level up . Every 3 or 4 days it goes back down to 5.0 and lower....My tap water tests out at 4.0...it's our area...How…

Started by sherrie p cockram

9 Mar 10, 2014
Reply by sherrie p cockram

Any recommendations for a reliable digital pH meter?

I have a Hanna Checker digital pH meter but I think the probe is at the end of its lifespan.  Before ordering a new probe, I wondered if an…

Started by David Mitchell

5 Mar 7, 2014
Reply by Jeff S

fishless cycling process

My question is, Can I add pond water to speed up the fishless cycling process? thanks for the help in advance.

Started by stephen wolfe

7 Mar 7, 2014
Reply by Tomas Lindo

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