Alternative Filtering Idea? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T09:35:31Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/alternative-filtering-idea?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A613653&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe media will displace some…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-08-26:4778851:Comment:6139552015-08-26T03:33:33.901ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>The media will displace some of your sump capacity but that is the only issue that comes to mind.</p>
<p>The media will displace some of your sump capacity but that is the only issue that comes to mind.</p> Does anyone know of a reason…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-08-26:4778851:Comment:6139542015-08-26T03:03:15.674ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>Does anyone know of a reason why you couldn't put something like K1 Biomedia in your sump tank with additional aeration and use that area for bio filtration as well as water storage?</p>
<p>Does anyone know of a reason why you couldn't put something like K1 Biomedia in your sump tank with additional aeration and use that area for bio filtration as well as water storage?</p> I'm following a recommendatio…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-08-21:4778851:Comment:6136792015-08-21T01:40:14.449ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>I'm following a recommendation from Bright Agrotech. I have a 600 gallon system and only put in 3 tablespoons for plant nutrition. I probably add enough water from time to time to cover the salt.</p>
<p>It's still early but my ammonia has been coming down steady since I have been re-filtering most of the water. I'll know more next week.</p>
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<p>I'm following a recommendation from Bright Agrotech. I have a 600 gallon system and only put in 3 tablespoons for plant nutrition. I probably add enough water from time to time to cover the salt.</p>
<p>It's still early but my ammonia has been coming down steady since I have been re-filtering most of the water. I'll know more next week.</p>
<p></p> why are you salting bi-weekly…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-08-21:4778851:Comment:6136762015-08-21T01:27:30.064ZScott Robertshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottRoberts
<p>why are you salting bi-weekly? It doesn't evaporate....</p>
<p>why are you salting bi-weekly? It doesn't evaporate....</p> Already have a swirl filter a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-08-20:4778851:Comment:6136532015-08-20T02:17:56.230ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>Already have a swirl filter and salt bi-weekly. Also add iron and potassium sulphate or hydroxide depending on the pH. So I have basically tripled or quadrupled the flow through the beds. Since most of the water has been cycled once there shouldn't be any additional solids in that water, just ammonia.</p>
<p>Already have a swirl filter and salt bi-weekly. Also add iron and potassium sulphate or hydroxide depending on the pH. So I have basically tripled or quadrupled the flow through the beds. Since most of the water has been cycled once there shouldn't be any additional solids in that water, just ammonia.</p> Your water tests should provi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-08-20:4778851:Comment:6134552015-08-20T01:57:34.196ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>Your water tests should provide the answer. You might want to salt (very soon) if you haven't already. Nitrite spike will follow the ammonia. Your bacteria may multiply to meet demand. If not, you'll need more filtering. Possibly you could add a swirl filter before media.</p>
<p>Your water tests should provide the answer. You might want to salt (very soon) if you haven't already. Nitrite spike will follow the ammonia. Your bacteria may multiply to meet demand. If not, you'll need more filtering. Possibly you could add a swirl filter before media.</p>