Lava Rock - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T01:54:50Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/lava-rock?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A329360&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've used quite a bit of the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-03:4778851:Comment:3299222012-05-03T22:10:29.549ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>I've used quite a bit of the red lava rock we get around here (not sure where it comes from though) with no detrimental effects as far as I can tell. Then again, I'm not sure I would be able to tell.</p>
<p>I've used quite a bit of the red lava rock we get around here (not sure where it comes from though) with no detrimental effects as far as I can tell. Then again, I'm not sure I would be able to tell.</p> I like Lava rock. I use 1/3…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-03:4778851:Comment:3294862012-05-03T16:21:10.572ZPhil Slatonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PhilSlaton
<p>I like Lava rock. I use 1/3 about the size of a U.S. quarter or $.50 cent piece at the bottom of the grow tank and 2/3rds on top pea gravel size. I get it from my local rock and top soil supplier ... cheap.</p>
<p>I like Lava rock. I use 1/3 about the size of a U.S. quarter or $.50 cent piece at the bottom of the grow tank and 2/3rds on top pea gravel size. I get it from my local rock and top soil supplier ... cheap.</p> Thanks for your input. This…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-03:4778851:Comment:3293602012-05-03T03:18:26.335Znickt444https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/nickt444
<p>Thanks for your input. This is exactly what we are doing. We have a sample coming in soon. I hope all goes well. I'll def post an update when everything is up and flourishing, or more so hopefully flourishing.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Chris Smith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/lava-rock?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A329150&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment329150"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I would make a small test system and…</p>
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<p>Thanks for your input. This is exactly what we are doing. We have a sample coming in soon. I hope all goes well. I'll def post an update when everything is up and flourishing, or more so hopefully flourishing.<br/> <br/> <cite>Chris Smith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/lava-rock?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A329150&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment329150"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I would make a small test system and try the red lava rock on a small scale before purchasing a large amount of it. I have heard a lot of debate about high amounts of mercury in red and green lava. The red lava here is known to inhibit plant growth and has been responsible for killing fish in systems. The chemical components of your available lava may be completely different than ours but I would try it out first on a small scale. The link you put up for the lava says a minimum order of 20 tons. That's a lot of rock! I am sure you could request a small sample batch before committing to a large order since you are in China.</p>
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</blockquote> I would make a small test sys…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-03:4778851:Comment:3291502012-05-03T01:35:01.506ZChris Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisSmith
<p>I would make a small test system and try the red lava rock on a small scale before purchasing a large amount of it. I have heard a lot of debate about high amounts of mercury in red and green lava. The red lava here is known to inhibit plant growth and has been responsible for killing fish in systems. The chemical components of your available lava may be completely different than ours but I would try it out first on a small scale. The link you put up for the lava says a minimum order of 20…</p>
<p>I would make a small test system and try the red lava rock on a small scale before purchasing a large amount of it. I have heard a lot of debate about high amounts of mercury in red and green lava. The red lava here is known to inhibit plant growth and has been responsible for killing fish in systems. The chemical components of your available lava may be completely different than ours but I would try it out first on a small scale. The link you put up for the lava says a minimum order of 20 tons. That's a lot of rock! I am sure you could request a small sample batch before committing to a large order since you are in China.</p> LOL, I just looked at your pr…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-02:4778851:Comment:3290882012-05-02T23:57:46.993ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>LOL, I just looked at your profile and it said NY. If you live there, then China is where you want to get the rock.<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"></img></a> <br></br> <br></br> <cite>nickt444 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/lava-rock?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A327481&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment328142"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Oh yea I live in China.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>TCLynx said:…</cite></p>
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<p>LOL, I just looked at your profile and it said NY. If you live there, then China is where you want to get the rock.<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a><br/> <br/> <cite>nickt444 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/lava-rock?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A327481&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment328142"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Oh yea I live in China.<br/> <br/> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/lava-rock#4778851Comment327475"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Sure Red lava rock works for aquaponics but I definitely wouldn't be importing it from China!</p>
<p>Now you do want to make sure that any lava rock you get for aquaponics has not been used as a filter material for some industrial process before being re-sold for landscaping. I'm not usually terribly worried about the stuff sold around where I am but having it shipped through alibaba seems questionable to me.</p>
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</blockquote> lol... we use lava rock in J…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-01:4778851:Comment:3280622012-05-01T06:26:30.501ZJapan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JapanAquaponics
<p>lol... we use lava rock in Japan as well as it is the only thing we have that comes close to being cost-effective. You do need to check where it has come from though and make sure that it is a reputable dealer and a consumer-grade product, not, as TC said, a secondary product from another manufacturing process. Other than that, lava rock... well... rocks!</p>
<p>lol... we use lava rock in Japan as well as it is the only thing we have that comes close to being cost-effective. You do need to check where it has come from though and make sure that it is a reputable dealer and a consumer-grade product, not, as TC said, a secondary product from another manufacturing process. Other than that, lava rock... well... rocks!</p> Oh yea I live in China. TCLy…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-01:4778851:Comment:3281422012-05-01T04:42:03.542Znickt444https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/nickt444
<p>Oh yea I live in China.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/lava-rock#4778851Comment327475"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Sure Red lava rock works for aquaponics but I definitely wouldn't be importing it from China!</p>
<p>Now you do want to make sure that any lava rock you get for aquaponics has not been used as a filter material for some industrial process before being re-sold for landscaping. I'm not usually…</p>
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<p>Oh yea I live in China.<br/> <br/> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/lava-rock#4778851Comment327475"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Sure Red lava rock works for aquaponics but I definitely wouldn't be importing it from China!</p>
<p>Now you do want to make sure that any lava rock you get for aquaponics has not been used as a filter material for some industrial process before being re-sold for landscaping. I'm not usually terribly worried about the stuff sold around where I am but having it shipped through alibaba seems questionable to me.</p>
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</blockquote> I live on a volcano and have…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-30:4778851:Comment:3278132012-04-30T16:42:17.563ZChris Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisSmith
<p>I live on a volcano and have many types of lava to choose from. Not all lava is created equally. Some types are dense and heavy while others are light and porous. I prefer the black cinder as it is very light and porous. I have been using the black cinder in my systems for years. The black cinder is lighter than hydroten and has WAY more surface area. Our cinder comes in many colors. The red cinder is commonly used along the sides of the road here since it inhibits the growth of weeds. I…</p>
<p>I live on a volcano and have many types of lava to choose from. Not all lava is created equally. Some types are dense and heavy while others are light and porous. I prefer the black cinder as it is very light and porous. I have been using the black cinder in my systems for years. The black cinder is lighter than hydroten and has WAY more surface area. Our cinder comes in many colors. The red cinder is commonly used along the sides of the road here since it inhibits the growth of weeds. I have heard that the green cinder doesn't work well in aquaponics from several people who live down south.</p> just go to your local cement…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-30:4778851:Comment:3274812012-04-30T15:28:00.309Zjerry allisonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/jerryallison
<p>just go to your local cement company, they used crush lave rock for light weight concrete, used on roofs and bridge roadways . i got a whole pickup truck full for 30 dollars </p>
<p>just go to your local cement company, they used crush lave rock for light weight concrete, used on roofs and bridge roadways . i got a whole pickup truck full for 30 dollars </p> Sure Red lava rock works for…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-30:4778851:Comment:3274752012-04-30T13:51:46.980ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Sure Red lava rock works for aquaponics but I definitely wouldn't be importing it from China!</p>
<p>Now you do want to make sure that any lava rock you get for aquaponics has not been used as a filter material for some industrial process before being re-sold for landscaping. I'm not usually terribly worried about the stuff sold around where I am but having it shipped through alibaba seems questionable to me.</p>
<p>Sure Red lava rock works for aquaponics but I definitely wouldn't be importing it from China!</p>
<p>Now you do want to make sure that any lava rock you get for aquaponics has not been used as a filter material for some industrial process before being re-sold for landscaping. I'm not usually terribly worried about the stuff sold around where I am but having it shipped through alibaba seems questionable to me.</p>