Iron deficiency - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T12:56:02Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/iron-deficiency?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A155748&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSomething between a spoonful…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-17:4778851:Comment:1557482011-07-17T13:05:00.404ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
Something between a spoonful to an ounce. For a 100 gallon system a shot or a splash will be plenty and still enough to probably turn your water dark for several days.
Something between a spoonful to an ounce. For a 100 gallon system a shot or a splash will be plenty and still enough to probably turn your water dark for several days. How much do you recommend add…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-17:4778851:Comment:1560012011-07-17T04:51:05.303ZZan Alfordhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AllanALford
<p>How much do you recommend adding to a system of 100 gallons I just got a bottle of the Maxicrop plus iron and I'm not sure how much to add?</p>
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<p>How much do you recommend adding to a system of 100 gallons I just got a bottle of the Maxicrop plus iron and I'm not sure how much to add?</p>
<p> </p> As long as you do the Maxicro…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-11:4778851:Comment:1505412011-07-11T17:43:15.350ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>As long as you do the Maxicrop original or Maxicrop with Iron it is safe for fish (avoid anything with added fish emulsion or NPK numbers greater than 0.1-0-1)</p>
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<p>I haven't had much luck finding it locally here except at the BWI distributor so you might have an easier time getting it online. Sylvia sells it if you go to the shop tab up top.</p>
<p>As long as you do the Maxicrop original or Maxicrop with Iron it is safe for fish (avoid anything with added fish emulsion or NPK numbers greater than 0.1-0-1)</p>
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<p>I haven't had much luck finding it locally here except at the BWI distributor so you might have an easier time getting it online. Sylvia sells it if you go to the shop tab up top.</p> I never did add maxicrop. Is…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-11:4778851:Comment:1506342011-07-11T14:56:52.036ZAllisyn Woodhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AllisynWood
I never did add maxicrop. Is it safe once the fish are in? Where might I find it? Online only?
I never did add maxicrop. Is it safe once the fish are in? Where might I find it? Online only? Ammonia and nitrite should in…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-10:4778851:Comment:1499832011-07-10T22:59:11.721ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Ammonia and nitrite should indeed both be 0. Nitrates under 20 seems fine to me. pH of 6.8 is also really good.</p>
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<p>Have you ever given a dose of seaweed extract to the system? New systems often suffer from various minor deficiencies and seaweed extract can address many of them and Maxicrop with Iron can even help with the Iron issues too.</p>
<p>Ammonia and nitrite should indeed both be 0. Nitrates under 20 seems fine to me. pH of 6.8 is also really good.</p>
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<p>Have you ever given a dose of seaweed extract to the system? New systems often suffer from various minor deficiencies and seaweed extract can address many of them and Maxicrop with Iron can even help with the Iron issues too.</p> My Nitrite is about 0. My Ni…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-10:4778851:Comment:1503132011-07-10T22:46:42.125ZAllisyn Woodhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AllisynWood
My Nitrite is about 0. My Nitrates are under 20. pH is 6.8. I was thinking that the older part of the plants were in fact nearing the end of their time, but it is beginning to effect the new growth as well as some smaller, younger plants and cuttings.<br></br>
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<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/iron-deficiency#4778851Comment150311"><div>You say your levels are what they should be? What does that mean? What is your Nitrate level? Older…</div>
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My Nitrite is about 0. My Nitrates are under 20. pH is 6.8. I was thinking that the older part of the plants were in fact nearing the end of their time, but it is beginning to effect the new growth as well as some smaller, younger plants and cuttings.<br/>
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<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/iron-deficiency#4778851Comment150311"><div>You say your levels are what they should be? What does that mean? What is your Nitrate level? Older leaves yellowing could be a sign of nitrogen deficiency but I've noticed that tomato plants do tend to sacrifice their older leaves in favor of new growth even in systems with plenty of nitrogen. <br/> <br/>
<cite>Allisyn Wood said:</cite><br/>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/iron-deficiency?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A150307&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment150307"><div>My system has been up and running with fish for a few months now. My levels are where they should be. My older tomato leaves are turning yellow first. Started about a week ago. Suggestions? <br/> <br/></div>
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</blockquote> You say your levels are what…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-10:4778851:Comment:1503112011-07-10T22:41:55.509ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
You say your levels are what they should be? What does that mean? What is your Nitrate level? Older leaves yellowing could be a sign of nitrogen deficiency but I've noticed that tomato plants do tend to sacrifice their older leaves in favor of new growth even in systems with plenty of nitrogen. <br></br>
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You say your levels are what they should be? What does that mean? What is your Nitrate level? Older leaves yellowing could be a sign of nitrogen deficiency but I've noticed that tomato plants do tend to sacrifice their older leaves in favor of new growth even in systems with plenty of nitrogen. <br/>
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<cite>Allisyn Wood said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/iron-deficiency?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A150307&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment150307"><div>My system has been up and running with fish for a few months now. My levels are where they should be. My older tomato leaves are turning yellow first. Started about a week ago. Suggestions? <br/> <br/>
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</blockquote> I'll repeat what TC said- man…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-10:4778851:Comment:1499792011-07-10T22:12:39.648ZNate Storeyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/NateStorey
<p>I'll repeat what TC said- many of the non chel. Fe supp.s have other metals that can be harmful to your system and difficult to remove- including lead, selenium and other heavy metals. I recommend staying away from non chel. Fe supp.s for that reason. at 7.2 you'll probaby have iron availability issues- the most basic thing to attempt some in-system iron chelation is to plant rye-grass in a bed. Grasses like rye can synthesize chelatins that bind to iron and make it plant available at…</p>
<p>I'll repeat what TC said- many of the non chel. Fe supp.s have other metals that can be harmful to your system and difficult to remove- including lead, selenium and other heavy metals. I recommend staying away from non chel. Fe supp.s for that reason. at 7.2 you'll probaby have iron availability issues- the most basic thing to attempt some in-system iron chelation is to plant rye-grass in a bed. Grasses like rye can synthesize chelatins that bind to iron and make it plant available at higher pHs. It takes up room nothing is guaranteed, but if chel. Fe isn't available to you, it's worth a try. I guess if you need it you can always get someone coming from somewhere else to bring some along- a 10 lb bag has lasted me years for my 4000 gal. of system- so it lasts a while.</p>
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<p>Allisyn- you need iron, most likely. You can find chel. Fe at your local hardware/lawn and garden store.</p> My system has been up and run…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-10:4778851:Comment:1503072011-07-10T22:02:32.639ZAllisyn Woodhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AllisynWood
My system has been up and running with fish for a few months now. My levels are where they should be. My older tomato leaves are turning yellow first. Started about a week ago. Suggestions? <br></br>
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<cite>TCLynx said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/iron-deficiency#4778851Comment104481"><div><p>Well let us know if it is the newest growth that is turning yellow first or the older lower leaves turning yellow. Iron deficiency shows as the newest leaves…</p>
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My system has been up and running with fish for a few months now. My levels are where they should be. My older tomato leaves are turning yellow first. Started about a week ago. Suggestions? <br/>
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<cite>TCLynx said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/iron-deficiency#4778851Comment104481"><div><p>Well let us know if it is the newest growth that is turning yellow first or the older lower leaves turning yellow. Iron deficiency shows as the newest leaves yellowing first but their veins stay green. Be careful of any metal supplement that has zinc or copper in it.</p>
<p>But good chance it is just cause the system is new.</p>
<p>Where are you at in the cycling of the system? What are your ammonia, nitrite and nitrate readings?</p>
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<p>I might suggest adding a little maxicrop (or whatever seaweed extract you can find there, you want the stuff that has the NPK numbers of 0.1-0-1 ) for some kick start of the trace elements and not worry too much about the deficiency till the system finishes cycling up.</p>
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</blockquote> ph at 7.2 is exactly what Mur…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-10:4778851:Comment:1090182011-05-10T22:50:35.195ZJon Baldwinhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonBaldwin
ph at 7.2 is exactly what Murray Hallum (sp?) shows 24 minutes into his "aquaponics secrets" vid. paraphrasing, but he says that often in new systems you get ph lockout due to the grow bed going anaerobic. need to get more O2 to that part of the grow bed.
ph at 7.2 is exactly what Murray Hallum (sp?) shows 24 minutes into his "aquaponics secrets" vid. paraphrasing, but he says that often in new systems you get ph lockout due to the grow bed going anaerobic. need to get more O2 to that part of the grow bed.