Algae in an AP System - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T07:57:18Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/algae-in-an-ap-system?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A449605&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A253996&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI agree, likes (and dislikes)…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-14:4778851:Comment:4501132013-03-14T22:48:23.155ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>I agree, likes (and dislikes) would be an improvement Sheri </p>
<p>I agree, likes (and dislikes) would be an improvement Sheri </p> I must do Facebook too much.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-14:4778851:Comment:4500022013-03-14T18:53:47.007ZSheri Schmeckpeperhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SheriSchmeckpeper
<p>I must do Facebook too much. I keep wanting to "like" posts. :) Great link...Ecofilms has so good stuff.</p>
<p>I must do Facebook too much. I keep wanting to "like" posts. :) Great link...Ecofilms has so good stuff.</p> You are welcome tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-14:4778851:Comment:4496082013-03-14T04:39:35.179ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
<p>You are welcome <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p>
<p>You are welcome <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p> Robert Rowe says: Thank you v…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-14:4778851:Comment:4496052013-03-14T02:20:37.634ZRobert Rowehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobertCRoweBob
<p>Robert Rowe says: Thank you very much. The page puts in perspective. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/algae-in-an-ap-system?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A449374&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment449374"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This page might be helpful. …</p>
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<p>Robert Rowe says: Thank you very much. The page puts in perspective. <br/> <br/> <cite>Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/algae-in-an-ap-system?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A449374&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment449374"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This page might be helpful. </p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ecofilms.com.au/aquaponics-health-understanding-ammonia-water-temperature-and-ph-balance/" target="_blank">http://www.ecofilms.com.au/aquaponics-health-understanding-ammonia-...</a></p>
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</blockquote> This page might be helpful. …tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-13:4778851:Comment:4493742013-03-13T20:44:23.920ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
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<p><a href="http://www.ecofilms.com.au/aquaponics-health-understanding-ammonia-water-temperature-and-ph-balance/" target="_blank">http://www.ecofilms.com.au/aquaponics-health-understanding-ammonia-water-temperature-and-ph-balance/</a></p>
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<p>P.S. (Temp in C x 1.8) + 32 = Temp F</p>
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<p>P.S. (Temp in C x 1.8) + 32 = Temp F</p> Just a note, ammonia toxicity…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-12:4778851:Comment:4491092013-03-12T21:38:07.368ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
<p>Just a note, ammonia toxicity increases with pH. An ammonia concentration that is toxic at a pH of 8 may not be at a pH of 6.8. There are charts available on google.</p>
<p>Just a note, ammonia toxicity increases with pH. An ammonia concentration that is toxic at a pH of 8 may not be at a pH of 6.8. There are charts available on google.</p> Hi, Bob. I'll answer here abo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-12:4778851:Comment:4493102013-03-12T21:32:30.140ZSheri Schmeckpeperhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SheriSchmeckpeper
<p>Hi, Bob. I'll answer here about your aquarium, and then I'll call you. This is what works for us:</p>
<p>At .05 you're nearing a bad place with the ammonia, though tilapia can handle it better than many fish. I'd change the water, but not 2/3. I'd go for 1/4 to 1/3, depending on the looks of the water and how the fish are behaving. Then I'd watch it for a day or two and do another change as needed. If it were over 1.0 I would do 1/2 and then possibly do the same the next day. I rarely…</p>
<p>Hi, Bob. I'll answer here about your aquarium, and then I'll call you. This is what works for us:</p>
<p>At .05 you're nearing a bad place with the ammonia, though tilapia can handle it better than many fish. I'd change the water, but not 2/3. I'd go for 1/4 to 1/3, depending on the looks of the water and how the fish are behaving. Then I'd watch it for a day or two and do another change as needed. If it were over 1.0 I would do 1/2 and then possibly do the same the next day. I rarely change more than half at a time.</p>
<p>In our aquariums we do water changes every week or two, depending on the fish population. Any more we watch the fish behavior and water color mostly, and only test randomly. Usually the water will turn yellow first, then the fish get more lethargic and the breeders don't interact much. Then they eat less, and eventually hang near the top of the tank. We do 25% changes as soon as the water turns yellow-ish.</p>
<p>High ammonia causes fish stress, but so do water changes, even when it provides them with better water. So more frequent small water changes are better for them than less frequent larger changes.</p>
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I have…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-12:4778851:Comment:4494032013-03-12T20:23:13.489ZRobert Rowehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobertCRoweBob
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<p>I have concluded that ammonia @ 0.50 is a good time for 66% water replacement, taking it to 0.16. Is this too conservative in your opinion?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Sheri Schmeckpeper said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/algae-in-an-ap-system?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A449047&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment449047"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Bob, you can…</p>
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<p>I have concluded that ammonia @ 0.50 is a good time for 66% water replacement, taking it to 0.16. Is this too conservative in your opinion?<br/> <br/> <cite>Sheri Schmeckpeper said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/algae-in-an-ap-system?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A449047&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment449047"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Bob, you can also put plecostomi in your tank to control the algae. Tilapia will eat it, but they tend to allow it to grow on the surfaces and plecos clean surfaces. Too much algae will suck the oxygen from your system, so you're probably doing well to feed your worms.<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p>
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</blockquote> Bob, you can also put plecost…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-12:4778851:Comment:4490472013-03-12T18:51:12.245ZSheri Schmeckpeperhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SheriSchmeckpeper
<p>Bob, you can also put plecostomi in your tank to control the algae. Tilapia will eat it, but they tend to allow it to grow on the surfaces and plecos clean surfaces. Too much algae will suck the oxygen from your system, so you're probably doing well to feed your worms. :)</p>
<p>Bob, you can also put plecostomi in your tank to control the algae. Tilapia will eat it, but they tend to allow it to grow on the surfaces and plecos clean surfaces. Too much algae will suck the oxygen from your system, so you're probably doing well to feed your worms. :)</p> Well, when I am am asked what…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-10:4778851:Comment:4482572013-03-10T21:41:47.740ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
<p>Well, when I am am asked what these words mean in practice, and having worked with the regulators in question, my response is "they don't want you to have them and may act accordingly. Your choice." Personally I keep them as far from my facilities as possible. Just sayin' <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p>
<p>Well, when I am am asked what these words mean in practice, and having worked with the regulators in question, my response is "they don't want you to have them and may act accordingly. Your choice." Personally I keep them as far from my facilities as possible. Just sayin' <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p>