Biomedia? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T08:38:25Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/biomedia?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A370003&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI used a 55 gal. drum filled…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-21:4778851:Comment:3717502012-07-21T20:00:36.259ZSiggy Ghttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SiggyG
I used a 55 gal. drum filled with lava rock for a few years on a koi pond and it worked well. It was far cheaper than bio-balls, although you may be able to find some used plastic media from an aquarium on Craigslist. The lava rock presents a small problem for aquaponics due to it's porous structure though, as it also facilitates denitrification in the anaerobic areas beneath the surface. In a fish only system this is an benefit but the loss of nitrogen is counter productive if your looking to…
I used a 55 gal. drum filled with lava rock for a few years on a koi pond and it worked well. It was far cheaper than bio-balls, although you may be able to find some used plastic media from an aquarium on Craigslist. The lava rock presents a small problem for aquaponics due to it's porous structure though, as it also facilitates denitrification in the anaerobic areas beneath the surface. In a fish only system this is an benefit but the loss of nitrogen is counter productive if your looking to provide nutrients for plant growth. I don't know if the nitrate losses would be substantial, but it's something to keep in mind about any porous media. For my goldfish ponds I have…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-17:4778851:Comment:3698412012-07-17T18:54:02.696ZShai Hassehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ShaiHasse
<p>For my goldfish ponds I have been using the cheap dollar store variety of plastic dish scrubbers-much cheaper than bio balls.</p>
<p>For my goldfish ponds I have been using the cheap dollar store variety of plastic dish scrubbers-much cheaper than bio balls.</p> Hi Jessica,
Try any of these…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-17:4778851:Comment:3700032012-07-17T18:23:02.370ZArvind Venkataramanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ArvindVenkataraman
<p>Hi Jessica,</p>
<p>Try any of these stores they are pretty good with stocking and shipping, at the end it comes to who gives you the best bulk pricing. </p>
<p><a href="http://usakoi.com/filter-media/matala-half-sheets.html" rel="nofollow">http://usakoi.com/filter-media/matala-half-sheets.html</a></p>
<p><a href="http://northcoastpets.com/bioballs.htm">http://northcoastpets.com/bioballs.htm</a></p>
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<p>Or Amazon has the Marineland Bio Balls - pack of 90 @ $4.70…</p>
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<p>Hi Jessica,</p>
<p>Try any of these stores they are pretty good with stocking and shipping, at the end it comes to who gives you the best bulk pricing. </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://usakoi.com/filter-media/matala-half-sheets.html">http://usakoi.com/filter-media/matala-half-sheets.html</a></p>
<p><a href="http://northcoastpets.com/bioballs.htm">http://northcoastpets.com/bioballs.htm</a></p>
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<p>Or Amazon has the Marineland Bio Balls - pack of 90 @ $4.70</p>
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<p>Hope this worked </p>
<p>Arvind</p>
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<p></p> try craigslist.. i've seen th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-17:4778851:Comment:3696872012-07-17T16:44:17.278ZKeith Rowanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KeithRowan
<p>try craigslist.. i've seen them quite often on ebay as well..</p>
<p>for filter "material" try polyester batting from a fabric store (same stuff that aquariums shops sell, for at least half the price at a fabric shop)</p>
<p>i've got a few of those round floor pads for buffing machines that i'm going to try out soon</p>
<p>try craigslist.. i've seen them quite often on ebay as well..</p>
<p>for filter "material" try polyester batting from a fabric store (same stuff that aquariums shops sell, for at least half the price at a fabric shop)</p>
<p>i've got a few of those round floor pads for buffing machines that i'm going to try out soon</p>