Here are my first test results.....
ph 7.8 alk 120 very hard 300 nitrite 0 nitrate 20 ....please any advice?
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ammonia?
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If ammonia and nitrite are both low and fish are being fed, then your system is cycled. The presence of nitrate is a good indicator that cycling is progressing. If ammonia and/or nitrite tests higher than .75, then I suggest that you stop feeding until levels fall. Once completely cycled, you can determine appropriate feeding rates. Try to use a quality fish food to ensure that you're providing good nutrients to the plants, not cheap aquarium food.
Be aware that it takes months for a system to mature so best results aren't seen initially.
Small systems are generally considered to be more difficult to stabilize.
Indoor systems may have challenges different from outdoor systems - I don't have any experience with indoor systems.
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good luck
which one is nitrite ?
I am using flakes, is the pellet better?
got mine at petsmart where did you get yours? do you have a name?
what do each reading mean?
http://theaquaponicsource.com/product-category/educate-yourself/aqu...
You can learn a lot by reading the forum here and other forums on the internet, or buy a book and read it, take a course, etc. Everything you need to know has been discussed in these forums. Rules of thumb is a good place to start. The SHOP tab on this site is a source for fish food and there are many others. The flakes you are using are generally considered to be the worst choice for aquaponics.
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