Need advice: Where did my nitrates go? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:02:24Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/need-advice-where-did-my-nitrates-go?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A359781&feed=yes&xn_auth=nooh you dirty dog, or maybe no…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-08:4778851:Comment:3598422012-07-08T22:06:27.806ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>oh you dirty dog, or maybe not so dirty after getting the shower with the wwoofers<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a></p>
<p>oh you dirty dog, or maybe not so dirty after getting the shower with the wwoofers<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a></p> Thanks for the tip on those c…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-08:4778851:Comment:3597812012-07-08T21:16:43.508ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Thanks for the tip on those couplers TC. I will be sure to use them on the irrigation system when the two Sweedish WWOOFER's are around <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></p>
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<p>Thanks for the tip on those couplers TC. I will be sure to use them on the irrigation system when the two Sweedish WWOOFER's are around <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></p>
<p></p> naw Jake, I expect the Dumb A…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-08:4778851:Comment:3597802012-07-08T21:09:38.993ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>naw Jake, I expect the Dumb Ass awards will mostly go to the people who "normally" know better yet still do something dumb, (Like what I did the other day, I used a flexible coupler on a pressure line to the irrigation. Luckily I was right there to fully experience the mistake so I could fix it immediately before wasting too much water. Ya know those flexible couplers are really only meant for non pressurized plumbing because more than a few pounds of pressure will just blow them off the…</p>
<p>naw Jake, I expect the Dumb Ass awards will mostly go to the people who "normally" know better yet still do something dumb, (Like what I did the other day, I used a flexible coupler on a pressure line to the irrigation. Luckily I was right there to fully experience the mistake so I could fix it immediately before wasting too much water. Ya know those flexible couplers are really only meant for non pressurized plumbing because more than a few pounds of pressure will just blow them off the pipes. I know this and yet I tried using one thinking I'm going to be changing this plumbing next week anyway so maybe I can get away with a removable fitting, DUMB or maybe I should say WET ASS. At least it is summer and I wasn't taking that shower in freezing weather.)</p>
<p>You get the award for braving the embarrassment and yet telling everyone of the "silly" mistake you were making and hopefully thereby helping save some one else from making the same mistake.</p> LOL. That kinda makes me feel…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-08:4778851:Comment:3600032012-07-08T20:25:02.362ZJake Schneiderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JacobSchneider
<p>LOL. That kinda makes me feel better. But still, to misread the instructions EVERY TIME? If I ever attend a aquaponics conference, I fully expect to get the DUMB ASS OF THE YEAR award. And I will accept it graciously <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/>.</p>
<p>LOL. That kinda makes me feel better. But still, to misread the instructions EVERY TIME? If I ever attend a aquaponics conference, I fully expect to get the DUMB ASS OF THE YEAR award. And I will accept it graciously <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/>.</p> Jake, you are not the only on…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-03:4778851:Comment:3581762012-07-03T19:08:29.712ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Jake, you are not the only one who has made an error in the use of the test kits. I once had some one who was adding all the drops from all the different tests into the same test tube at the same time and couldn't figure out how to read it.</p>
<p>Jake, you are not the only one who has made an error in the use of the test kits. I once had some one who was adding all the drops from all the different tests into the same test tube at the same time and couldn't figure out how to read it.</p> OMG! I'm an idiot! If I was a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-03:4778851:Comment:3580772012-07-03T08:31:47.814ZJake Schneiderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JacobSchneider
<p>OMG! I'm an idiot! If I was any dumber, they would have to invent new words for my level of stupidity. All this time, I've been doing to nitrate water test wrong! Instead of shaking TEST BOTTLE #2 I've been shaking THE TEST TUBE for 30 seconds. So after running the test correctly, I have nitrates at 40ppm.</p>
<p>The reason I'm an idiot is because I've watched TC's water testing video at least twice and I've read the instructions that came with the test kit, EVERY TIME I've test my water.…</p>
<p>OMG! I'm an idiot! If I was any dumber, they would have to invent new words for my level of stupidity. All this time, I've been doing to nitrate water test wrong! Instead of shaking TEST BOTTLE #2 I've been shaking THE TEST TUBE for 30 seconds. So after running the test correctly, I have nitrates at 40ppm.</p>
<p>The reason I'm an idiot is because I've watched TC's water testing video at least twice and I've read the instructions that came with the test kit, EVERY TIME I've test my water. I just noticed the wording on the <strong>BOLD </strong><b>SENTENCE </b>in the instructions. sigh <img src="http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ucsycybersmiley/17.gif"/> <img src="http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ucsycybersmiley/24.gif"/></p>
<p>Thanks for helping, as all ways you guys rock!</p>
<p></p> Thanks Vlad and TC! I've bee…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-22:4778851:Comment:3538932012-06-22T23:14:18.834ZJake Schneiderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JacobSchneider
<p>Thanks Vlad and TC! I've been worried about the zucchini. I think it was iron lock out due to too high ph. The basil is starting to turn greener already! I'll be buying some chelated iron, I just didn't think I would need it so soon! It wasn't just the new growth, but all of the leaves were yellowing, I think I've got it licked for now. </p>
<p>Thanks for the info on my squash Vlad, I didn't know I had a super charged V-8 chugging all my nitrates!</p>
<p>As all ways, you guys rock!…</p>
<p>Thanks Vlad and TC! I've been worried about the zucchini. I think it was iron lock out due to too high ph. The basil is starting to turn greener already! I'll be buying some chelated iron, I just didn't think I would need it so soon! It wasn't just the new growth, but all of the leaves were yellowing, I think I've got it licked for now. </p>
<p>Thanks for the info on my squash Vlad, I didn't know I had a super charged V-8 chugging all my nitrates!</p>
<p>As all ways, you guys rock! <img src="http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ucsycybersmiley/111.gif"/></p> If the basil yellowing is sta…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-22:4778851:Comment:3537402012-06-22T11:31:01.636ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>If the basil yellowing is starting at the new leaves and the veins stay green, that is iron deficiency or iron lock out. Some chelated iron will help that and having a lower pH will help too for future.</p>
<p>If the basil yellowing is starting at the new leaves and the veins stay green, that is iron deficiency or iron lock out. Some chelated iron will help that and having a lower pH will help too for future.</p> Jake, just know that zucchini…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-21:4778851:Comment:3535462012-06-21T11:05:38.397ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Jake, just know that zucchini is a whopper of a nutrient hog...just ridiculous...They need as much potassium as nitrogen, (and they need <em>lots</em> of nitrogen) and about as much magnesium as calcium (which is ALOT compared to most other plants used for food). Most folks think of tomatoes as heavy feeders (which they are) but zucchini/summer squash, cucumbers, just about all cucurbits have them beat by a mile and then some. Try it out, see what happens...but just know that they are the…</p>
<p>Jake, just know that zucchini is a whopper of a nutrient hog...just ridiculous...They need as much potassium as nitrogen, (and they need <em>lots</em> of nitrogen) and about as much magnesium as calcium (which is ALOT compared to most other plants used for food). Most folks think of tomatoes as heavy feeders (which they are) but zucchini/summer squash, cucumbers, just about all cucurbits have them beat by a mile and then some. Try it out, see what happens...but just know that they are the Chevelle 442 of the nitrate (and all other plant essential elements) guzzling world...<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p>
<p>Don't go batty in the coming weeks trying to figure out why the older leaves are yellowing (magnesium def) or if the edges of the leaves yellow then turn brown with necrotic lesions appearing all over the broad surface of the leaf (thats just potassium def) or if they seem generally stunted for a zucchini plants (phosphorous def)...it's not the pH (provided your within range) or anything your doing 'wrong'... they are just hogs and your system is brand new and not had time to build up a store of nutrients that feeding the fish for many many months and a good alternating Ca-Mg-K pH buffering regime should provide...</p>
<p></p> Thanks TC! I wanted to lower…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-21:4778851:Comment:3531912012-06-21T03:01:18.608ZJake Schneiderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JacobSchneider
<p>Thanks TC! I wanted to lower my ph pretty low because my top up water runs at 8 or above. I'm hoping to balance it out.</p>
<p>So I don't need to worry about the yellowing? Its pretty bad with my basil and zucchini. I'm thinking it may be lockout due to the ph being so high all month.</p>
<p>Thanks TC! I wanted to lower my ph pretty low because my top up water runs at 8 or above. I'm hoping to balance it out.</p>
<p>So I don't need to worry about the yellowing? Its pretty bad with my basil and zucchini. I'm thinking it may be lockout due to the ph being so high all month.</p>