Could my sump tank be robbing my system of nutrients? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T05:48:47Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/could-my-sump-tank-be-robbing-my-system-of-nutrients?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A444465&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think we're okay with the g…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-04:4778851:Comment:4444652013-03-04T16:06:21.884ZHana Bernardhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HanaBernard
<p>I think we're okay with the growbed/water ratio. We could probably use a few more fish, but I'm worried about over crowding the larger ones. These guys are more like pets & quality of life plays a role in our system. Checking pH is something I hadn't thought of - I will do that today. Thanks for the feedback!</p>
<p>Looks like it might be a GO for a re-design. We built our system as a double-decker, but part of the issue we had with plant growth seems to stem from the lower beds not…</p>
<p>I think we're okay with the growbed/water ratio. We could probably use a few more fish, but I'm worried about over crowding the larger ones. These guys are more like pets & quality of life plays a role in our system. Checking pH is something I hadn't thought of - I will do that today. Thanks for the feedback!</p>
<p>Looks like it might be a GO for a re-design. We built our system as a double-decker, but part of the issue we had with plant growth seems to stem from the lower beds not getting enough light (a point my husband and I argue over). I have been wanting to move them to a more staggered layout or make them all the same level & needed some ammunition to convince him, as I know it will be quite an undertaking. :)</p> im with Ian, its best to pump…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-04:4778851:Comment:4442832013-03-04T12:58:52.233ZRob Nashhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobNash
<p>im with Ian, its best to pump the poop strait to the media beds.. question is ratios... how much water in the tank, what size grow beds... quick math is, Gallons x .266 = sft of media beds... ie. 100 gallons xs .266 = 26.6 sft of grow beds (@12"deep).</p>
<p>and then fish... 1 fish for every 3 - 7 gallons of water. seeing how most koi ponds start in the 250 -300 gallon range, im guessing you need more fish... and finally, pH could be locking out nutes, have you check pH lately?</p>
<p>im with Ian, its best to pump the poop strait to the media beds.. question is ratios... how much water in the tank, what size grow beds... quick math is, Gallons x .266 = sft of media beds... ie. 100 gallons xs .266 = 26.6 sft of grow beds (@12"deep).</p>
<p>and then fish... 1 fish for every 3 - 7 gallons of water. seeing how most koi ponds start in the 250 -300 gallon range, im guessing you need more fish... and finally, pH could be locking out nutes, have you check pH lately?</p> It seems to me that removing…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-04:4778851:Comment:4444062013-03-04T04:13:08.231ZIan Cameronhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/IanCameron
<p>It seems to me that removing most of your solids before the grow beds defeats the purpose of said grow beds. Namely converting fish waste to usable plant nutrients. Disclaimer...I am not an expert, but I pump everything to my grow beds and my plants are doing fine.</p>
<p>It seems to me that removing most of your solids before the grow beds defeats the purpose of said grow beds. Namely converting fish waste to usable plant nutrients. Disclaimer...I am not an expert, but I pump everything to my grow beds and my plants are doing fine.</p>