Aliflor Gravel Bed tank. - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T21:18:31Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/aliflor-gravel-bed-tank?groupUrl=zenaquaponicscosmosquest&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A16627&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A15312&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOct 19th
Well I have planted…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-19:4778851:Comment:176702010-10-19T18:47:33.000ZM Cosmohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelCosmo
Oct 19th<br />
Well I have planted the bed with what I am sure is way too many plants. But I just had to get my little digits in that red stuff again. I flooded the bed first and even raised the level. Here is a pic of the Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli and now I have planted a few strawberries in there too.<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772170163?profile=original" alt=""/></p>
Oct 19th<br />
Well I have planted the bed with what I am sure is way too many plants. But I just had to get my little digits in that red stuff again. I flooded the bed first and even raised the level. Here is a pic of the Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli and now I have planted a few strawberries in there too.<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772170163?profile=original" alt=""/></p> Today I planted the alifor be…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-16:4778851:Comment:171012010-10-16T02:17:24.000ZM Cosmohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelCosmo
Today I planted the alifor bed. I planted Cabbage, Brocolli and greens. I got these plants at the local Ace hardware. I will keep you posted on how they are doing. I haven't put a loop siphon in the bed yet it is in a slow drain mode.<br />
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Today I planted the alifor bed. I planted Cabbage, Brocolli and greens. I got these plants at the local Ace hardware. I will keep you posted on how they are doing. I haven't put a loop siphon in the bed yet it is in a slow drain mode.<br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="noborder" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772170265?profile=original" target="_blank"><img width="373" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772170265?profile=RESIZE_480x480" alt=""/></a></p> Very creative and thoughtful…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-11:4778851:Comment:166962010-10-11T15:23:13.000ZSahib Punjabihttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SahibPunjabi
Very creative and thoughtful construction for the filter. It will certainly make cleaning and unblocking, if ever needed, a breeze. I will try to incorporate such in some of my future projects :-) <br></br>
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<cite>Michael Cosmo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/gravel-bed-tank?groupUrl=zenaquaponicscosmosquest&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A16633&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment16631"><div>The Aliflor bed is 12x12 x 10ft. I blocked off a off…</div>
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Very creative and thoughtful construction for the filter. It will certainly make cleaning and unblocking, if ever needed, a breeze. I will try to incorporate such in some of my future projects :-) <br/>
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<cite>Michael Cosmo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/gravel-bed-tank?groupUrl=zenaquaponicscosmosquest&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A16633&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment16631"><div>The Aliflor bed is 12x12 x 10ft. I blocked off a off about 6 running inches. So it is about 9 cu ft. I put 9 cu ft of Aliflor in it. It sits about 6" over the float bed. The float bed is 16ft long and about 24" wide. When I have the Vertigro hanging you will be able to see the size better. Looks good doesn't it.</div>
</blockquote> Looks classy and Floridian.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-11:4778851:Comment:166332010-10-11T01:56:09.000ZDaniel E Murphyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DanielEMurphy
Looks classy and Floridian.<br />
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<cite>Michael Cosmo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/gravel-bed-tank?groupUrl=zenaquaponicscosmosquest&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A16565&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment16631"><div>The Aliflor bed is 12x12 x 10ft. I blocked off a off about 6 running inches. So it is about 9 cu ft. I put 9 cu ft of Aliflor in it. It sits about 6" over the float bed. The float bed is 16ft long and about 24" wide. When…</div>
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Looks classy and Floridian.<br />
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<cite>Michael Cosmo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/gravel-bed-tank?groupUrl=zenaquaponicscosmosquest&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A16565&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment16631"><div>The Aliflor bed is 12x12 x 10ft. I blocked off a off about 6 running inches. So it is about 9 cu ft. I put 9 cu ft of Aliflor in it. It sits about 6" over the float bed. The float bed is 16ft long and about 24" wide. When I have the Vertigro hanging you will be able to see the size better. Looks good doesn't it.</div>
</blockquote> The Aliflor bed is 12x12 x 10…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-11:4778851:Comment:166312010-10-11T01:46:31.000ZM Cosmohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelCosmo
The Aliflor bed is 12x12 x 10ft. I blocked off a off about 6 running inches. So it is about 9 cu ft. I put 9 cu ft of Aliflor in it. It sits about 6" over the float bed. The float bed is 16ft long and about 24" wide. When I have the Vertigro hanging you will be able to see the size better. Looks good doesn't it.
The Aliflor bed is 12x12 x 10ft. I blocked off a off about 6 running inches. So it is about 9 cu ft. I put 9 cu ft of Aliflor in it. It sits about 6" over the float bed. The float bed is 16ft long and about 24" wide. When I have the Vertigro hanging you will be able to see the size better. Looks good doesn't it. Very nice looking grow bed. W…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-11:4778851:Comment:166272010-10-11T00:16:12.000ZGeorge Thttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GeorgeJThurmon
Very nice looking grow bed. Will you reach across the float bed to access the aliflor bed? How many cu ft of aliflor are in the bed? I think cu ft = about 7 gals - Does that sound right to you?
Very nice looking grow bed. Will you reach across the float bed to access the aliflor bed? How many cu ft of aliflor are in the bed? I think cu ft = about 7 gals - Does that sound right to you? I have filled the gravel bed…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-10:4778851:Comment:165652010-10-10T20:58:01.000ZM Cosmohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelCosmo
I have filled the gravel bed with the washed Aliflor. Here are some pics. I will plumb the fish thank to it and then put in the loop siphon. Take a look at it. I have a divider at the drain end. It will have some of Nates material for a filter. 2" bulkhead drain on bottom. This has a temp pipe in it to prevent it from draining into the float bed untilI am ready. More pics after I put the siphon into it and the loop siphon out which will take place when the Master Plumber comes on Thursday.…
I have filled the gravel bed with the washed Aliflor. Here are some pics. I will plumb the fish thank to it and then put in the loop siphon. Take a look at it. I have a divider at the drain end. It will have some of Nates material for a filter. 2" bulkhead drain on bottom. This has a temp pipe in it to prevent it from draining into the float bed untilI am ready. More pics after I put the siphon into it and the loop siphon out which will take place when the Master Plumber comes on Thursday. Rember you can click on the pic to see it larger.<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="noborder" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730148181?profile=original" target="_blank"><img width="400" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730148181?profile=RESIZE_480x480" alt=""/></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="noborder" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730147441?profile=original" target="_blank"><img width="298" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730147441?profile=RESIZE_320x320" alt=""/></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="noborder" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730147676?profile=original" target="_blank"><img width="298" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2730147676?profile=RESIZE_320x320" alt=""/></a></p> Sorry I live close enough tha…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-06:4778851:Comment:162022010-10-06T22:59:17.000ZM Cosmohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelCosmo
Sorry I live close enough that I pick it up. You should check with Orchid growing suppliers in your area. If you need a lot it may be worth picking it up.
Sorry I live close enough that I pick it up. You should check with Orchid growing suppliers in your area. If you need a lot it may be worth picking it up. How much was shipping on the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-06:4778851:Comment:162012010-10-06T22:52:04.000ZDaniel E Murphyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DanielEMurphy
How much was shipping on the large bag?<br />
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<cite>Michael Cosmo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/gravel-bed-tank?groupUrl=zenaquaponicscosmosquest&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A16199&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment16168"><div>Just an fyi - When you see blue type in a posting it is a link. <a href="http://www.tropicalplantproducts.com/productslist.aspx?CategoryID=2&selection=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aliflor…</a><br></br></div>
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How much was shipping on the large bag?<br />
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<cite>Michael Cosmo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/gravel-bed-tank?groupUrl=zenaquaponicscosmosquest&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A16199&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment16168"><div>Just an fyi - When you see blue type in a posting it is a link. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tropicalplantproducts.com/productslist.aspx?CategoryID=2&selection=4" target="_blank">Aliflor</a><br/> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tropicalplantproducts.com/productslist.aspx?CategoryID=2&selection=4" target="_blank">http://www.tropicalplantproducts.com/productslist.aspx?CategoryID=2...</a></div>
</blockquote> I bought the unwashed med. $1…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-10-06:4778851:Comment:162002010-10-06T22:51:52.000ZM Cosmohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelCosmo
I bought the unwashed med. $19 a bag. they may not get anymore after this shipment. They have quite a bit now. They buy it by the container load. I find it a little rougher than hydroton but half the price. I like it.
I bought the unwashed med. $19 a bag. they may not get anymore after this shipment. They have quite a bit now. They buy it by the container load. I find it a little rougher than hydroton but half the price. I like it.