All Discussions Tagged 'pumps' - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:11:53Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=pumps&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFresh Water Prawnstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-07-17:4778851:Topic:6325542016-07-17T15:20:03.053ZDaniel Jeromehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DanielJerome
<p>Hello Everyone. I have aquaponics systems that I've built in Palm Harbor, Florida. My systems are pellet media type growbeds that pour out into a sump tank or fish tank. My fish tanks are always of the over-flow variety which empty out into a sump tank where I keep the pumps. I have a IBC tote as my sump tank and it's three feet in the ground, leaving a little less then 12 inches of tank sticking out of the ground. I would like to put freshwater prawns and or clams into my sump tanks and I…</p>
<p>Hello Everyone. I have aquaponics systems that I've built in Palm Harbor, Florida. My systems are pellet media type growbeds that pour out into a sump tank or fish tank. My fish tanks are always of the over-flow variety which empty out into a sump tank where I keep the pumps. I have a IBC tote as my sump tank and it's three feet in the ground, leaving a little less then 12 inches of tank sticking out of the ground. I would like to put freshwater prawns and or clams into my sump tanks and I was wondering if anyone had any input on this. I'm concerned about the prawns and the pumps. All of my pumps will be Danner Pond Masters. Any input would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p>Thanks for your time.</p>
<p>Daniel Jerome</p>
<p>Palm Harbor, Florida</p> Compost Teas and Air Pumpstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-24:4778851:Topic:5553342014-03-24T14:38:01.794ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
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<p>Couple questions. I've been trying to play around with compost teas, but I think I'm just missing a piece of information about air pumps. In aquaponics, we usually categorize water pumps by gallons per hour. I've been trying to size air pumps for various size compost tea brewers, but I'm getting a little hung up on the terminology. What unit of measurement should I be relying on? Watts, liters per minute?</p>
<p>So, using whatever terminology is best, is there a…</p>
<p>Hi y'all</p>
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<p>Couple questions. I've been trying to play around with compost teas, but I think I'm just missing a piece of information about air pumps. In aquaponics, we usually categorize water pumps by gallons per hour. I've been trying to size air pumps for various size compost tea brewers, but I'm getting a little hung up on the terminology. What unit of measurement should I be relying on? Watts, liters per minute?</p>
<p>So, using whatever terminology is best, is there a decent rule of thumb (besides bigger is better) to get an idea for how big of an airpump to use for a certain size batch of compost tea? I'm sizing for a 5 gallon as right now.</p>
<p>Oh, and one more thing. I've already got a 60 watt air pump with 5/8 hose output. I keep hearing that too much churning can damage microbes, but I can never seem to find the numbers on how much is too much. Obviously I'll have to play around with it, but if some general parameters exist, I'd love to hear them :)</p> Sale on pumps!tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-25:4778851:Topic:4671622013-04-25T15:19:31.283ZChelsea Brannanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChelseaBrannan
<p>As I look to expanded my aquaponics system, I have discovered that pumps are on sale here!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=submersible+pump">http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=submersible+pump</a></p>
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<p>The 620 GPH has a max head lift of 11.5 Ft. I have a friend who is using one in his pond without any problems. Just thought I would share. :)</p>
<p>As I look to expanded my aquaponics system, I have discovered that pumps are on sale here!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=submersible+pump">http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=submersible+pump</a></p>
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<p>The 620 GPH has a max head lift of 11.5 Ft. I have a friend who is using one in his pond without any problems. Just thought I would share. :)</p> 12volt pumpstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-02-24:4778851:Topic:502092011-02-24T20:34:08.850ZLoke K.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LokeK
<p>Aloha,</p>
<p>I am in the process of converting my system to solar and was wondering if anyone has experience with 12v pumps, which are the most reliable? I have 2500 gallon tank with about 2000 gallons water for tilapia and will be pumping up 6 ft. Thank you for any input....</p>
<p>Loke K.</p>
<p>Aloha,</p>
<p>I am in the process of converting my system to solar and was wondering if anyone has experience with 12v pumps, which are the most reliable? I have 2500 gallon tank with about 2000 gallons water for tilapia and will be pumping up 6 ft. Thank you for any input....</p>
<p>Loke K.</p> Mag pumpstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-09-02:4778851:Topic:103342010-09-02T14:54:57.000ZTom Richardsonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomRichardson
I would like any feedback regarding recommendations of mag pumps. I have been using 1.5 hp pumps for our oxygen systems but in some applications it's too much.I would like to offer a system using a one quarter hp pump (3-400 watts)
I would like any feedback regarding recommendations of mag pumps. I have been using 1.5 hp pumps for our oxygen systems but in some applications it's too much.I would like to offer a system using a one quarter hp pump (3-400 watts) Cycle timingtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-05-16:4778851:Topic:38082010-05-16T14:11:08.000ZSylvia Bernsteinhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SylviaBernstein
If you are growing using Flood and Drain on a timer, how often to you cycle and for how long? I think most of us use 15 minute interval timers, so I'm guessing that the duration of a cycle is typically 15 minutes - I know mine is. I tend to go 30 minutes between cycles if everything is nicely balanced and only 15 minutes between if I'm overstocked with fish and need the oxygen more than the plants need the dry period - which is where I am in 2 out of 3 of my systems now. The other data point…
If you are growing using Flood and Drain on a timer, how often to you cycle and for how long? I think most of us use 15 minute interval timers, so I'm guessing that the duration of a cycle is typically 15 minutes - I know mine is. I tend to go 30 minutes between cycles if everything is nicely balanced and only 15 minutes between if I'm overstocked with fish and need the oxygen more than the plants need the dry period - which is where I am in 2 out of 3 of my systems now. The other data point I have is Joel at Backyard says he typically goes 15 on / 45 off with his systems. <div><br/></div>
<div>What do you do? What have you found works best, and what just doesn't work?</div>