Dimension of grow bed - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T00:40:04Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/dimension-of-grow-bed?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A574046&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe volumetric ratio is sort…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-08-07:4778851:Comment:5740462014-08-07T13:53:41.864ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
<p>The volumetric ratio is sort of a dumbed down concept of what is going on in the system. It really depends how many fish you put in the tank. If you max out at 4-6 eight inch fish you will be fine. The real ratio that isn't in the book is [grams of fish food/m2/day]. For a media system you only need 10-15 grams per square meter per day to grow your plants. Fish tend to die in young systems so start with 8-12 fingerlings. If you end up with 12 survivors you should still be fine, just keep the…</p>
<p>The volumetric ratio is sort of a dumbed down concept of what is going on in the system. It really depends how many fish you put in the tank. If you max out at 4-6 eight inch fish you will be fine. The real ratio that isn't in the book is [grams of fish food/m2/day]. For a media system you only need 10-15 grams per square meter per day to grow your plants. Fish tend to die in young systems so start with 8-12 fingerlings. If you end up with 12 survivors you should still be fine, just keep the feedings at the same 10-15 grams/m2/day.</p> You are right, Jonathan, it s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-08-07:4778851:Comment:5742172014-08-07T07:28:24.153ZBerthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Bert814
<p>You are right, Jonathan, it should be 40 x 24 x 12 inch.<br/>The metric/imperial converson got me tricked...</p>
<p>So a ratio of 80 gallon fishtank and 60 gallon grow bed is not enough?</p>
<p>I should aim for at least 60 gallon fishtank and 60 gallon grow bed?</p>
<p>Later on I can go for 60 gal fischtank and 180 gal grow bed?</p>
<p>Thanks<br/>Bert</p>
<p>You are right, Jonathan, it should be 40 x 24 x 12 inch.<br/>The metric/imperial converson got me tricked...</p>
<p>So a ratio of 80 gallon fishtank and 60 gallon grow bed is not enough?</p>
<p>I should aim for at least 60 gallon fishtank and 60 gallon grow bed?</p>
<p>Later on I can go for 60 gal fischtank and 180 gal grow bed?</p>
<p>Thanks<br/>Bert</p> The inch dimension you gave c…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-08-07:4778851:Comment:5742142014-08-07T05:09:50.959ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
<p>The inch dimension you gave comes out 666 square/cubic feet which has to be an error. You should shoot for a ratio of between equal volume to your fish tank to three times the volume of your fish tank. That would give you a volume of 10 to 30 cubic feet.</p>
<p>The inch dimension you gave comes out 666 square/cubic feet which has to be an error. You should shoot for a ratio of between equal volume to your fish tank to three times the volume of your fish tank. That would give you a volume of 10 to 30 cubic feet.</p>