I think I lost my Bio-filter. Help! - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T09:57:00Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A539077&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Alex! Going to get my…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5390952014-01-02T21:18:36.841ZGregory J. Showalterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GregoryJShowalter
Thanks Alex! Going to get my iron checker. I do use ground water from a shallow well I installed. Around 8-9 feet deep so maybe the iron is ok. Could you please direct me somewhere regarding ph buffering? I haven't grasped the concept. I'm definitely not a chemist for the record.<br />
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Thanks Alex! Going to get my iron checker. I do use ground water from a shallow well I installed. Around 8-9 feet deep so maybe the iron is ok. Could you please direct me somewhere regarding ph buffering? I haven't grasped the concept. I'm definitely not a chemist for the record.<br />
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<cite>Alex Veidel said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A538706&page=3#4778851Comment539093"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Here's a good article on iron deficiency:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://theaquaponicsource.com/2013/08/15/iron-in-aquaponics/">http://theaquaponicsource.com/2013/08/15/iron-in-aquaponics/</a></p>
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</blockquote> Here's a good article on iron…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5390932014-01-02T20:25:55.003ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Here's a good article on iron deficiency:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://theaquaponicsource.com/2013/08/15/iron-in-aquaponics/">http://theaquaponicsource.com/2013/08/15/iron-in-aquaponics/</a></p>
<p>Here's a good article on iron deficiency:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://theaquaponicsource.com/2013/08/15/iron-in-aquaponics/">http://theaquaponicsource.com/2013/08/15/iron-in-aquaponics/</a></p> I've never added Iron to my s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5390772014-01-02T17:11:41.724ZGregory J. Showalterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GregoryJShowalter
<p>I've never added Iron to my system Alex. Please educate me!</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Gregory J. Showalter said:</cite></p>
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<p>I've never added Iron to my system Alex. Please educate me!</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Gregory J. Showalter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/comment/show?id=4778851%3AComment%3A539155&xn_out=json&firstPage=0&lastPage=1&xg_token=d9966a43a89c221741e69f01b360db4e&_=1388682605629#4778851Comment539155"><div><p>Thanks Alex!<br/> <br/> <cite>Alex Veidel said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A538706&page=2#4778851Comment539218"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Lol, that stuff happens man. I would recommend doing a water change, since catfish are kinda sensitive to water quality (at least, that's what I've read). Some of the plants in the growbed with the strawberries are showing signs of a slight iron defiency. As far as I can tell anyway. Have you kept up with adding iron to your system from time to time? It's possible your pH level could be locking out the iron from your plants....try to bring your pH down closer to the 7.0ish range.</p>
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<p>Your nitrate levels are likely from the liquid seaweed. First time I added that stuff it skyrocketed my nitrates off the chart and it took several water changes just to get them readable again.<br/> <br/> <cite>Gregory J. Showalter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A539215#4778851Comment539071"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Now I'd like to share with the group how stupid I am. Just for the sake of being sure, I re-read the instructions for my water test kit because of the advice given to closely monitor the water and guess what?! Where it says Very Important regarding the nitrate drops to shake bottle 2 for 30 sec. Before adding....I have never done this!!! I feel like a fool. So, here is my water test this morning: ph- 7.4 (FYI I added 1 gal of liquid seaweed a few days ago because I thought the plants / seeds were not getting any food-3,000 gal fish tank/pond) ammonia-.25, nitrite-0, NITRATE 80-100PPM!!!<br/> I'm throwing myself to the dogs here because I am very greatfull for all the help I get here on this blog and if my errors help someone else it is worth it. Given what I have just said above and the photos of my plants I'd love any advice on how to move forward. I'm hoping the new grow beds will help. I'm gonna hold off on feeding for a bit as I monitor the water. FYI h2o temp. 86 degrees f.</div>
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</blockquote> Thanks Alex! Alex Veidel sai…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5391552014-01-02T17:10:04.927ZGregory J. Showalterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GregoryJShowalter
<p>Thanks Alex!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Alex Veidel said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A538706&page=2#4778851Comment539218"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Lol, that stuff happens man. I would recommend doing a water change, since catfish are kinda sensitive to water quality (at least, that's what I've read). Some of the plants in the growbed with the strawberries are showing signs of…</p>
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<p>Thanks Alex!<br/> <br/> <cite>Alex Veidel said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A538706&page=2#4778851Comment539218"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Lol, that stuff happens man. I would recommend doing a water change, since catfish are kinda sensitive to water quality (at least, that's what I've read). Some of the plants in the growbed with the strawberries are showing signs of a slight iron defiency. As far as I can tell anyway. Have you kept up with adding iron to your system from time to time? It's possible your pH level could be locking out the iron from your plants....try to bring your pH down closer to the 7.0ish range.</p>
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<p>Your nitrate levels are likely from the liquid seaweed. First time I added that stuff it skyrocketed my nitrates off the chart and it took several water changes just to get them readable again.<br/> <br/> <cite>Gregory J. Showalter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A539215#4778851Comment539071"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Now I'd like to share with the group how stupid I am. Just for the sake of being sure, I re-read the instructions for my water test kit because of the advice given to closely monitor the water and guess what?! Where it says Very Important regarding the nitrate drops to shake bottle 2 for 30 sec. Before adding....I have never done this!!! I feel like a fool. So, here is my water test this morning: ph- 7.4 (FYI I added 1 gal of liquid seaweed a few days ago because I thought the plants / seeds were not getting any food-3,000 gal fish tank/pond) ammonia-.25, nitrite-0, NITRATE 80-100PPM!!!<br/> I'm throwing myself to the dogs here because I am very greatfull for all the help I get here on this blog and if my errors help someone else it is worth it. Given what I have just said above and the photos of my plants I'd love any advice on how to move forward. I'm hoping the new grow beds will help. I'm gonna hold off on feeding for a bit as I monitor the water. FYI h2o temp. 86 degrees f.</div>
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</blockquote> Lol, that stuff happens man.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5392182014-01-02T16:51:16.300ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Lol, that stuff happens man. I would recommend doing a water change, since catfish are kinda sensitive to water quality (at least, that's what I've read). Some of the plants in the growbed with the strawberries are showing signs of a slight iron defiency. As far as I can tell anyway. Have you kept up with adding iron to your system from time to time? It's possible your pH level could be locking out the iron from your plants....try to bring your pH down closer to the 7.0ish…</p>
<p>Lol, that stuff happens man. I would recommend doing a water change, since catfish are kinda sensitive to water quality (at least, that's what I've read). Some of the plants in the growbed with the strawberries are showing signs of a slight iron defiency. As far as I can tell anyway. Have you kept up with adding iron to your system from time to time? It's possible your pH level could be locking out the iron from your plants....try to bring your pH down closer to the 7.0ish range.</p>
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<p>Your nitrate levels are likely from the liquid seaweed. First time I added that stuff it skyrocketed my nitrates off the chart and it took several water changes just to get them readable again.<br/> <br/> <cite>Gregory J. Showalter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A539215#4778851Comment539071"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Now I'd like to share with the group how stupid I am. Just for the sake of being sure, I re-read the instructions for my water test kit because of the advice given to closely monitor the water and guess what?! Where it says Very Important regarding the nitrate drops to shake bottle 2 for 30 sec. Before adding....I have never done this!!! I feel like a fool. So, here is my water test this morning: ph- 7.4 (FYI I added 1 gal of liquid seaweed a few days ago because I thought the plants / seeds were not getting any food-3,000 gal fish tank/pond) ammonia-.25, nitrite-0, NITRATE 80-100PPM!!!<br/> I'm throwing myself to the dogs here because I am very greatfull for all the help I get here on this blog and if my errors help someone else it is worth it. Given what I have just said above and the photos of my plants I'd love any advice on how to move forward. I'm hoping the new grow beds will help. I'm gonna hold off on feeding for a bit as I monitor the water. FYI h2o temp. 86 degrees f.</div>
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</blockquote> Hmm, your tomatoes are lookin…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5392172014-01-02T16:42:10.964ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Hmm, your tomatoes are lookin' like they've got some powdery mildew. 1 tbsp. of baking soda in a couple quarts of water as a foliar spray works pretty well as a temporary fix. I've been hearing a lot about compost teas as a good preventative, but haven't gotten around to harvesting my worm castings and trying it myself.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Gregory J. Showalter said:…</cite></p>
<p>Hmm, your tomatoes are lookin' like they've got some powdery mildew. 1 tbsp. of baking soda in a couple quarts of water as a foliar spray works pretty well as a temporary fix. I've been hearing a lot about compost teas as a good preventative, but haven't gotten around to harvesting my worm castings and trying it myself.<br/> <br/> <cite>Gregory J. Showalter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A539215#4778851Comment539068"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Tomatoes in back, along the north wall. The biggest plants are to the right (east- most sun)smallest are to the northwest. Swiss chard, Then lettuce (very small, can't see) carrots in middle then radishes front row.</div>
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</blockquote> I can testify to that ;) Reme…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5392152014-01-02T16:36:42.266ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>I can testify to that ;) Remember those pics of my tomatoes Rob? Powdery mildew's so much fun...<br/> <br/> <cite>Rob Nash said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help#4778851Comment539140"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">... any over grown plants will harbor molds, funguses, etc.</div>
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<p>I can testify to that ;) Remember those pics of my tomatoes Rob? Powdery mildew's so much fun...<br/> <br/> <cite>Rob Nash said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-lost-my-bio-filter-help#4778851Comment539140"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">... any over grown plants will harbor molds, funguses, etc.</div>
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</blockquote> Now I'd like to share with th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5390712014-01-02T16:31:48.312ZGregory J. Showalterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GregoryJShowalter
Now I'd like to share with the group how stupid I am. Just for the sake of being sure, I re-read the instructions for my water test kit because of the advice given to closely monitor the water and guess what?! Where it says Very Important regarding the nitrate drops to shake bottle 2 for 30 sec. Before adding....I have never done this!!! I feel like a fool. So, here is my water test this morning: ph- 7.4 (FYI I added 1 gal of liquid seaweed a few days ago because I thought the plants / seeds…
Now I'd like to share with the group how stupid I am. Just for the sake of being sure, I re-read the instructions for my water test kit because of the advice given to closely monitor the water and guess what?! Where it says Very Important regarding the nitrate drops to shake bottle 2 for 30 sec. Before adding....I have never done this!!! I feel like a fool. So, here is my water test this morning: ph- 7.4 (FYI I added 1 gal of liquid seaweed a few days ago because I thought the plants / seeds were not getting any food-3,000 gal fish tank/pond) ammonia-.25, nitrite-0, NITRATE 80-100PPM!!!<br />
I'm throwing myself to the dogs here because I am very greatfull for all the help I get here on this blog and if my errors help someone else it is worth it. Given what I have just said above and the photos of my plants I'd love any advice on how to move forward. I'm hoping the new grow beds will help. I'm gonna hold off on feeding for a bit as I monitor the water. FYI h2o temp. 86 degrees f. Most recent grow bed added 4…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5391492014-01-02T16:13:00.900ZGregory J. Showalterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GregoryJShowalter
Most recent grow bed added 4 days ago. Loaded it up with carrots and broccoli (seed). So I now have a total of 5 4'x8'x12" deep grow beds. Two of which are new.
Most recent grow bed added 4 days ago. Loaded it up with carrots and broccoli (seed). So I now have a total of 5 4'x8'x12" deep grow beds. Two of which are new. 3 week old new grow bed. Doin…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-02:4778851:Comment:5392112014-01-02T16:09:23.202ZGregory J. Showalterhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GregoryJShowalter
3 week old new grow bed. Doing poor. A few beets sprouting, one cabbage and a few lettuce doing poor. All sowed from seed.
3 week old new grow bed. Doing poor. A few beets sprouting, one cabbage and a few lettuce doing poor. All sowed from seed.