Can my media type be the issue why I'm having trouble with a high PH - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T13:43:05Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/can-my-media-type-be-the-issue-why-i-m-having-trouble-with-a-high?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A514785&feed=yes&xn_auth=noif you live in ct dc de ma md…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-11:4778851:Comment:5157792013-09-11T21:25:24.338Zsally cummingshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/salltcummings
<p>if you live in ct dc de ma md me nh nj oh pa ri va vt & wv New england Hydroponics sells Plant it Hydroton for 32.99 with free shipping for orders over 100.00</p>
<p>if you live in ct dc de ma md me nh nj oh pa ri va vt & wv New england Hydroponics sells Plant it Hydroton for 32.99 with free shipping for orders over 100.00</p> Hi Jimmy,
In my country we ha…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-10:4778851:Comment:5147882013-09-10T02:18:20.779ZHarold Sukhbirhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HaroldSukhbir
<p>Hi Jimmy,</p>
<p>In my country we have Gravel sites supplied from Quarries. These depots stockpile different grades and types of gravel. I use the quartz type used for decorating plant/garden beds, they usually come black or white in color. I use a pea gravel. When you do find a supplier ask for quartz stone 1/8, 1/2, or 3/4 inch will do.</p>
<p>Hi Jimmy,</p>
<p>In my country we have Gravel sites supplied from Quarries. These depots stockpile different grades and types of gravel. I use the quartz type used for decorating plant/garden beds, they usually come black or white in color. I use a pea gravel. When you do find a supplier ask for quartz stone 1/8, 1/2, or 3/4 inch will do.</p> I have been using this media…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-10:4778851:Comment:5148972013-09-10T01:07:31.806ZJimmy Bellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimmyBell
I have been using this media for 1.5 years with limited success. I have produced quite a few vegetables but feel I could be doing better. What type of media do ou recommend that is enexpensive. And where do I source it?<br />
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<cite>Harold Sukhbir said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/can-my-media-type-be-the-issue-why-i-m-having-trouble-with-a-high#4778851Comment514879"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Jimmy,</p>
<p>Your media, if you…</p>
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I have been using this media for 1.5 years with limited success. I have produced quite a few vegetables but feel I could be doing better. What type of media do ou recommend that is enexpensive. And where do I source it?<br />
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<cite>Harold Sukhbir said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/can-my-media-type-be-the-issue-why-i-m-having-trouble-with-a-high#4778851Comment514879"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Jimmy,</p>
<p>Your media, if you insist on using gravel, should be stone of the Quartz type(inert). Have you tested your source/incoming water as well? With the Ph as high as you have, plants will show signs of deficiency <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Frown.gif"/></p>
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</blockquote> Other types of media include:…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-10:4778851:Comment:5147852013-09-10T01:06:50.653ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
<p>Other types of media include: Hydroton or some other expanded clay product, expanded shale, growstones (recycled glass). I am about to buy this product for a project that I am working on: <a href="http://www.hayneedle.com/product/plantthorticulturalclaypebbles8mm16mm.cfm">http://www.hayneedle.com/product/plantthorticulturalclaypebbles8mm16mm.cfm</a></p>
<p>It is the best price I could find with cheap shipping for 45 liters of media.</p>
<p>Other types of media include: Hydroton or some other expanded clay product, expanded shale, growstones (recycled glass). I am about to buy this product for a project that I am working on: <a href="http://www.hayneedle.com/product/plantthorticulturalclaypebbles8mm16mm.cfm">http://www.hayneedle.com/product/plantthorticulturalclaypebbles8mm16mm.cfm</a></p>
<p>It is the best price I could find with cheap shipping for 45 liters of media.</p> Hi Jimmy,
Your media, if you…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-09:4778851:Comment:5148792013-09-09T20:37:32.064ZHarold Sukhbirhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HaroldSukhbir
<p>Hi Jimmy,</p>
<p>Your media, if you insist on using gravel, should be stone of the Quartz type(inert). Have you tested your source/incoming water as well? With the Ph as high as you have, plants will show signs of deficiency <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Frown.gif"/></p>
<p>Hi Jimmy,</p>
<p>Your media, if you insist on using gravel, should be stone of the Quartz type(inert). Have you tested your source/incoming water as well? With the Ph as high as you have, plants will show signs of deficiency <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Frown.gif"/></p> Ok thanks for that info. How…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-09:4778851:Comment:5149552013-09-09T14:55:04.523ZJimmy Bellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimmyBell
<p>Ok thanks for that info. How about the gravel in the other bed, do you think it is suitable for aquaponics. What type of media should I use in the beds?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Ok thanks for that info. How about the gravel in the other bed, do you think it is suitable for aquaponics. What type of media should I use in the beds?</p>
<p>Thanks</p> Yes if the media is limestone…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-09:4778851:Comment:5148602013-09-09T13:29:13.431ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
<p>Yes if the media is limestone it will raise the PH of the of the water in the system forever. You need PH neutral media to have successful grows. To test your media you can do the fizz test by putting some of your media in a glass of vinegar. If you see small bubbles coming from your media you know the PH is high.</p>
<p>Yes if the media is limestone it will raise the PH of the of the water in the system forever. You need PH neutral media to have successful grows. To test your media you can do the fizz test by putting some of your media in a glass of vinegar. If you see small bubbles coming from your media you know the PH is high.</p>