Adding Iron to system? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T11:27:35Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/adding-iron-to-system?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A113784&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf the older leaves are yello…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-08-14:4778851:Comment:3827692012-08-14T02:13:02.253ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>If the older leaves are yellowing and the nitrate readings say 0 then it might be nitrogen deficiency or too few fish.</p>
<p>However, if newer leaves are yellowing while the veins stay green then it's Iron Deficiency. If old leaves are yellowing while the veins stay green then it is another deficiency.</p>
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<p>Not all yellowing is nitrogen deficiency.</p>
<p>If the older leaves are yellowing and the nitrate readings say 0 then it might be nitrogen deficiency or too few fish.</p>
<p>However, if newer leaves are yellowing while the veins stay green then it's Iron Deficiency. If old leaves are yellowing while the veins stay green then it is another deficiency.</p>
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<p>Not all yellowing is nitrogen deficiency.</p> if the leaves are pale you ne…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-08-13:4778851:Comment:3824392012-08-13T00:48:20.000ZJanehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Jane33
<p>if the leaves are pale you need a little more nitrogen meaning a few more fish probably or foilar feed leaves with fish emulsion without getting it in the system , if they are yellow and green streaked it is iron def</p>
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<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>steven baxter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/adding-iron-to-system?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A115028#4778851Comment117301"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">So I bought some chelated…</div>
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<p>if the leaves are pale you need a little more nitrogen meaning a few more fish probably or foilar feed leaves with fish emulsion without getting it in the system , if they are yellow and green streaked it is iron def</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>steven baxter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/adding-iron-to-system?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A115028#4778851Comment117301"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">So I bought some chelated iron on-line it should come soon. My plants are fine and growing fast, but still a little on the pale side. Thanks for the help. Ill let you know how it turns out after a dose of iron.</div>
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</blockquote> You won't need much Iron in a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-24:4778851:Comment:1170072011-05-24T01:29:52.209ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
You won't need much Iron in a system that small.
You won't need much Iron in a system that small. So I bought some chelated iro…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-24:4778851:Comment:1173012011-05-24T01:21:06.851Zsteven baxterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/stevenbaxter
So I bought some chelated iron on-line it should come soon. My plants are fine and growing fast, but still a little on the pale side. Thanks for the help. Ill let you know how it turns out after a dose of iron.
So I bought some chelated iron on-line it should come soon. My plants are fine and growing fast, but still a little on the pale side. Thanks for the help. Ill let you know how it turns out after a dose of iron. Hum, system that size, have y…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-20:4778851:Comment:1151212011-05-20T23:24:54.070ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
Hum, system that size, have you thought of crushing up an Iron supplement tablet and dissolving it into some water for the system? I think that is usually just Iron sulfate too and not actually chelated but it might tied you over.
Hum, system that size, have you thought of crushing up an Iron supplement tablet and dissolving it into some water for the system? I think that is usually just Iron sulfate too and not actually chelated but it might tied you over. I have 1 comet goldy
1 crayf…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-20:4778851:Comment:1150302011-05-20T22:29:19.970Zsteven baxterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/stevenbaxter
<p>I have 1 comet goldy </p>
<p>1 crayfish</p>
<p>approx. 15 guppies</p>
<p>approx 16 gal growbed</p>
<p>approx 18 gal water</p>
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<p>I treat my tap water with a chloramine and chlorine remover for aquariums. Its non toxic</p>
<p>I have 1 comet goldy </p>
<p>1 crayfish</p>
<p>approx. 15 guppies</p>
<p>approx 16 gal growbed</p>
<p>approx 18 gal water</p>
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<p>I treat my tap water with a chloramine and chlorine remover for aquariums. Its non toxic</p> Sorry, my wires were crossed…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-20:4778851:Comment:1151092011-05-20T21:49:05.916ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Sorry, my wires were crossed I thought I was still in a conversation about fishless cycling. Duh, this was about Iron.</p>
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<p>Anyway, How many fish you have?</p>
<p>Your Iron issue will probably go away if your pH drops down closer to 7. What is your source water? You might help yourself out if you can adjust the pH of your top up water instead of trying to bring the pH down in the system directly.</p>
<p>Sorry, my wires were crossed I thought I was still in a conversation about fishless cycling. Duh, this was about Iron.</p>
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<p>Anyway, How many fish you have?</p>
<p>Your Iron issue will probably go away if your pH drops down closer to 7. What is your source water? You might help yourself out if you can adjust the pH of your top up water instead of trying to bring the pH down in the system directly.</p> I just did a new test,
Am 0 p…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-20:4778851:Comment:1151082011-05-20T21:14:44.088Zsteven baxterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/stevenbaxter
<p>I just did a new test,</p>
<p>Am 0 ppm</p>
<p>Nitrite .25 ppm (not 25)</p>
<p>Nitrate 3ppm</p>
<p>pH 8.2</p>
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<p>Also from my first readings my nitrates were higher. My first reading they were at like 8ppm on may 8th</p>
<p>I just did a new test,</p>
<p>Am 0 ppm</p>
<p>Nitrite .25 ppm (not 25)</p>
<p>Nitrate 3ppm</p>
<p>pH 8.2</p>
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<p>Also from my first readings my nitrates were higher. My first reading they were at like 8ppm on may 8th</p> is that nitrite 0.15 or 15 pp…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-20:4778851:Comment:1150282011-05-20T21:10:47.548ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
is that nitrite 0.15 or 15 ppm? But since you are starting to get nitrate, a little more patience. If the nitrite is 0.15 then you could probably dose ammonia again but if the nitrite is 15 I would hold off on dosing ammonia again for a while.
is that nitrite 0.15 or 15 ppm? But since you are starting to get nitrate, a little more patience. If the nitrite is 0.15 then you could probably dose ammonia again but if the nitrite is 15 I would hold off on dosing ammonia again for a while. ok thanks, my system is fairl…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-20:4778851:Comment:1151072011-05-20T20:42:27.894Zsteven baxterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/stevenbaxter
<p>ok thanks, my system is fairly young, almost 1 month old. Last time I tested</p>
<p>ammonia 0ppm</p>
<p>nitrite .15 ppm</p>
<p>nitrate 5ppm</p>
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<p>ok thanks, my system is fairly young, almost 1 month old. Last time I tested</p>
<p>ammonia 0ppm</p>
<p>nitrite .15 ppm</p>
<p>nitrate 5ppm</p>
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