All Discussions Tagged 'Calcium' - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:11:31Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Calcium&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy KH is through the roof. Should I be worried?tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-16:4778851:Topic:5865422014-11-16T20:00:58.813ZMikehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelVredenburgh
<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>In Sylvia's video on KH (<a href="http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/API-KH-Test-Kit-p/atspw014.htm">http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/API-KH-Test-Kit-p/atspw014.htm</a>) she states that the KH should not go above 18 drops. Mine is > 25 drops (Not sure the upper-bound, as I gave up after 25).</p>
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<p>I had a calcium deficiency in my plants from being locked out from the pH being too high. Not realizing this, I kept adding calcium carbonate until the symptoms went…</p>
<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>In Sylvia's video on KH (<a href="http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/API-KH-Test-Kit-p/atspw014.htm">http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/API-KH-Test-Kit-p/atspw014.htm</a>) she states that the KH should not go above 18 drops. Mine is > 25 drops (Not sure the upper-bound, as I gave up after 25).</p>
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<p>I had a calcium deficiency in my plants from being locked out from the pH being too high. Not realizing this, I kept adding calcium carbonate until the symptoms went away; hence the really high KH. While my plants don't look sickly, I'm afraid I'm limiting their potential.</p>
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<p>Should I do water changes to get the KH back down? Or, should I let mother nature work it out over time?</p> How do I alternate calcium hydroxide with potassium carbonate?tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-08-07:4778851:Topic:3801962012-08-07T15:50:01.986ZLittle NYChttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlisaChang
<p>I've read on Sylvia's <a href="http://theaquaponicsource.com/index.php?s=calcium+hydroxide" target="_blank">blog</a> and other sources that it's a good idea to alternate calcium hydroxide with potassium carbonate (or hydroxide) to buffer up ph and add nutrients. </p>
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<p>I'm hoping that someone can help answer the following questions:</p>
<p>- Is there a particular food or scientific grade that is most suitable to use with fish?</p>
<p>- What quantity should I use per 100G? My tank is…</p>
<p>I've read on Sylvia's <a href="http://theaquaponicsource.com/index.php?s=calcium+hydroxide" target="_blank">blog</a> and other sources that it's a good idea to alternate calcium hydroxide with potassium carbonate (or hydroxide) to buffer up ph and add nutrients. </p>
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<p>I'm hoping that someone can help answer the following questions:</p>
<p>- Is there a particular food or scientific grade that is most suitable to use with fish?</p>
<p>- What quantity should I use per 100G? My tank is about 140G and my gravel growbed is W2'xL5'xD10"</p>
<p>- What is the frequency to alternate the two? Every time the ph needs to be buffered up or has anyone found a better schedule?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Alisa</p> Testing for Iron, Magnesium and Calciumtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-18:4778851:Topic:3702002012-07-18T19:28:26.709ZBrandon nardoiannihttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Brandonnardoianni
<p>Hello all. I don't know if I am over anylizing my water but I am in the middle of a fishless cycle (about 1 week into it) and my plants are yellowing pretty fast. I have tests for Ph, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Chlorine, and have a DO (Disolved oxygen) test, and salinity test.</p>
<p>Right now these are my levels:</p>
<p>PH - 7.4<br></br>Ammonia - 3-4 (due to adding it to start the cycling process<br></br>Nitrates - 0<br></br>Nitrites - 0<br></br>Chlorine - 0 ( Thanks to TClynx's advice on sodium…</p>
<p>Hello all. I don't know if I am over anylizing my water but I am in the middle of a fishless cycle (about 1 week into it) and my plants are yellowing pretty fast. I have tests for Ph, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Chlorine, and have a DO (Disolved oxygen) test, and salinity test.</p>
<p>Right now these are my levels:</p>
<p>PH - 7.4<br/>Ammonia - 3-4 (due to adding it to start the cycling process<br/>Nitrates - 0<br/>Nitrites - 0<br/>Chlorine - 0 ( Thanks to TClynx's advice on sodium thiosulfate! :) )</p>
<p>These are the tests kits I have so far</p>
<p>Ph, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/API-FRESHWATER-MASTER-TEST-KIT/dp/B000255NCI">http://www.amazon.com/API-FRESHWATER-MASTER-TEST-KIT/dp/B000255NCI</a></p>
<p>These two are being delivered right now so I dont have measurements</p>
<p>Dissolved Oxygen</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IR4EYQ/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IR4EYQ/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00</a></p>
<p>Salinity (not sure if this is the right type of test for AP water)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DO35EU/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DO35EU/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00</a></p>
<p>What are all of the things I should be testing for in my AP system to ensure I have the optimal conditions for fish and plant health/growth. Have I gone over board? If someone with some experience could lend me some advice I would really appreciate it!</p>
<p>I have a 1200 gallon system that is two 275 gallon fish tank IBC's and 5 100 gallon GB's (holds around 50 gallons each) and 4 connected bottom halves of IBC's that total a total volume of around 500 gallons give or take a few.</p>
<p>Here are the things I think I should be testing for from my research I have done so far and please by all means, Correct me if I am wrong. Also if someone could give the the correct level's of ppm for each for optimal fish growth, plant growth and overall health for the system. That would be AWESOME!</p>
<p>1. PH (I'm pretty sure this one is supposed to be between 6.7 and 7.4 Correct me if I'm wrong)</p>
<p>2. Ammonia (I know that this is supposed to be at zero once cycled)</p>
<p>3 Nitrates</p>
<p>4. Nitrites</p>
<p>5. Salinity</p>
<p>6. Iron (During cycling to ensure optimal plant health and growth)</p>
<p>7. Calcuim (During cycling to ensure optimal plant health and growth)</p>
<p>8. Magnesium (During cycling to ensure optimal plant health and growth)</p>
<p>9. Hardness? (not sure what this is but I have seen alot of people talking about it on the forums)</p>
<p>10. DO (Dissolved Oxygen for fish and plant health/growth)</p>
<p>Also if any of these are over or under what treatments, soulutions or additives do you reccomend on using. Currently I have used about a shot glass full of maxi crop in all 5 GB's and treated the chloramines with Sodium Thiosulfate.</p>
<p>Like I said if anyone could help me save some money by not wasting it on something I dont need that would be awesome.</p>