Dying Goldfish - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T20:38:41Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/dying-goldfish?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A632333&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Pall - if you're in Pta -…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-07-06:4778851:Comment:6323332016-07-06T19:07:05.275ZPieter Swanevelderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PieterSwanevelder
Hi Pall - if you're in Pta - the chance good that you've got dolomite gravel - CaMg(CO3)2 which is probably the problem - try getting granitic gravel from Brits/Rustenburg. Unfortunately dolomite does not always fizz noticable when tested with viniger.<br />
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Seems like you'll need to start again then with new water and media. You can use NITROSOL to start your system fishless - just check that it is the fish and bee friendly variety. It will get the bacteria going. You can also start with seedlings.…
Hi Pall - if you're in Pta - the chance good that you've got dolomite gravel - CaMg(CO3)2 which is probably the problem - try getting granitic gravel from Brits/Rustenburg. Unfortunately dolomite does not always fizz noticable when tested with viniger.<br />
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Seems like you'll need to start again then with new water and media. You can use NITROSOL to start your system fishless - just check that it is the fish and bee friendly variety. It will get the bacteria going. You can also start with seedlings. You can introduce fish in a month or so time - if AP measurements in agreement.<br />
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All the best! Thanks Pieter,
I will check…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-07-06:4778851:Comment:6321852016-07-06T10:39:21.908ZPall Catthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PallCatt
<p>Thanks Pieter,</p>
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<p>I will check the media as you advised, thanks.</p>
<p><br/>What action can I take to reduce my pH level in the mean time?</p>
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<p>The water source (tap water) is around pH 7.0.</p>
<p>Thanks Pieter,</p>
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<p>I will check the media as you advised, thanks.</p>
<p><br/>What action can I take to reduce my pH level in the mean time?</p>
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<p>The water source (tap water) is around pH 7.0.</p> Hi Pall - your water is a bit…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-07-06:4778851:Comment:6323272016-07-06T02:44:31.747ZPieter Swanevelderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PieterSwanevelder
Hi Pall - your water is a bit alkaline - do check your media by dropping a few bits in to a glass of vinniger - if it fizz change your media. Also check your water source pH. Gold fish thrive in pH 7.0 - 7.5. Adding stuff used for aquariums could kiĺl off your good bacteria. As it was cold your system most probely only started to cycle properly once you added heat. Plants prefer a bit lower pH - so 6.5-7.5 should keep all happy. AP systems tend to naturaly lower pH over time. Maybe add some…
Hi Pall - your water is a bit alkaline - do check your media by dropping a few bits in to a glass of vinniger - if it fizz change your media. Also check your water source pH. Gold fish thrive in pH 7.0 - 7.5. Adding stuff used for aquariums could kiĺl off your good bacteria. As it was cold your system most probely only started to cycle properly once you added heat. Plants prefer a bit lower pH - so 6.5-7.5 should keep all happy. AP systems tend to naturaly lower pH over time. Maybe add some plants and earthworms to your growbeds to consume nitrates. I've started my system fishless - seasol in the water and seedlings in the growbed. only added fish month or so later