New Aquaponical system - Is it doing ok? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T17:33:17Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/new-aquaponical-system-is-it-doing-ok?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A591484&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSo another week down.
ph 7.6+…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-16:4778851:Comment:5930912015-01-16T15:04:30.741ZWill bryanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Willbryan
<p>So another week down.</p>
<p>ph 7.6+</p>
<p>HpH 7.8</p>
<p>NH3 0</p>
<p>NO2 0</p>
<p>NO3 20</p>
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<p>So the system seems to be doing good save for pH staying at 7.8. I really think the small buffer bag that came with the tank is keeping it up there. Any suggestions, in all other aspects the tank seems happy,</p>
<p>The seeds seem to put out shoots quickly (both on top and in the tank for seeds that get sucked in) but then they don't seem that happy. But then again, its my first…</p>
<p>So another week down.</p>
<p>ph 7.6+</p>
<p>HpH 7.8</p>
<p>NH3 0</p>
<p>NO2 0</p>
<p>NO3 20</p>
<p></p>
<p>So the system seems to be doing good save for pH staying at 7.8. I really think the small buffer bag that came with the tank is keeping it up there. Any suggestions, in all other aspects the tank seems happy,</p>
<p>The seeds seem to put out shoots quickly (both on top and in the tank for seeds that get sucked in) but then they don't seem that happy. But then again, its my first system, so maybe this is normal for 3 weeks.</p>
<p>In the picture, I replanted the lower left, upper left, and some by the siphon.</p>
<p></p> On a side note, I think I fou…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-09:4778851:Comment:5921732015-01-09T15:31:08.736ZWill bryanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Willbryan
<p>On a side note, I think I found out why my pH was staying up...</p>
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<p>I have a plastic watering jug I use for top off, that way I could let the water sit a couple days to off-gas any chlorine.</p>
<p>Out of the tap the water is 7.0, but in the jug after sitting a couple of days it its 7.6-7.8 (same as my Aquaponical is staying at).</p>
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<p>Curious the pH goes up as the water sits, might need to get some pH down, could be whats making my plants unhappy staying at the higher…</p>
<p>On a side note, I think I found out why my pH was staying up...</p>
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<p>I have a plastic watering jug I use for top off, that way I could let the water sit a couple days to off-gas any chlorine.</p>
<p>Out of the tap the water is 7.0, but in the jug after sitting a couple of days it its 7.6-7.8 (same as my Aquaponical is staying at).</p>
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<p>Curious the pH goes up as the water sits, might need to get some pH down, could be whats making my plants unhappy staying at the higher 7.8 long term.</p> Week 2 results
ph low again 7…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-09:4778851:Comment:5922662015-01-09T13:52:08.566ZWill bryanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Willbryan
<p>Week 2 results</p>
<p>ph low again 7.6</p>
<p>ph High again 7.8</p>
<p>ammonia 0</p>
<p>nitrite 0</p>
<p>nitrate 10-20</p>
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<p>I added a 1300 lumen 6500 temp light (see pic) on Monday.</p>
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<p>Still the plants do not seem to be doing that well as you can see in the pic, any ideas? Water temperature is cool at 69 but the fish seem ok with that.</p>
<p>Fill takes 4m 40 sec, drain takes 3m 28 sec.</p>
<p>Week 2 results</p>
<p>ph low again 7.6</p>
<p>ph High again 7.8</p>
<p>ammonia 0</p>
<p>nitrite 0</p>
<p>nitrate 10-20</p>
<p></p>
<p>I added a 1300 lumen 6500 temp light (see pic) on Monday.</p>
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<p>Still the plants do not seem to be doing that well as you can see in the pic, any ideas? Water temperature is cool at 69 but the fish seem ok with that.</p>
<p>Fill takes 4m 40 sec, drain takes 3m 28 sec.</p> It is the one sold by Sylvia…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-04:4778851:Comment:5914842015-01-04T04:42:04.220ZWill bryanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Willbryan
<p>It is the one sold by Sylvia and company here <a href="http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=TPDAS001" target="_blank">http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=TPDAS001</a></p>
<p>Though I bought it off Amazon</p>
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<p>I think it is 4gal but it doesn't say on site</p>
<p>It is the one sold by Sylvia and company here <a href="http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=TPDAS001" target="_blank">http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=TPDAS001</a></p>
<p>Though I bought it off Amazon</p>
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<p>I think it is 4gal but it doesn't say on site</p> Hi Will. Nice looking setup.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-04:4778851:Comment:5915432015-01-04T02:05:52.162ZJack Dunbarhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JackDunbar
<p>Hi Will. Nice looking setup. You definitely need more light. Can you give us some info on how many gallon FT and an idea of cost . There are many people who want to get a start with aquaponics but are not sure of what it may cost.</p>
<p>Hi Will. Nice looking setup. You definitely need more light. Can you give us some info on how many gallon FT and an idea of cost . There are many people who want to get a start with aquaponics but are not sure of what it may cost.</p> I ordered this for now, shoul…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-04:4778851:Comment:5916452015-01-04T00:25:57.544ZWill bryanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Willbryan
<p>I ordered this for now, should work well for the Aquaponical.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008E6BR36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008E6BR36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a></p>
<p>Will arrive on Monday, but the plants aren't looking at healthy and the lack of light might be it.</p>
<p>I ordered this for now, should work well for the Aquaponical.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008E6BR36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008E6BR36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a></p>
<p>Will arrive on Monday, but the plants aren't looking at healthy and the lack of light might be it.</p> Yeah, they are quite a bit, i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-03:4778851:Comment:5914642015-01-03T17:32:02.660ZWill bryanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Willbryan
<p>Yeah, they are quite a bit, in fact as the sun goes over the house you can see them lean towards the windows, so am looking into a grow light that might clamp onto the shelves above them.</p>
<p>Yeah, they are quite a bit, in fact as the sun goes over the house you can see them lean towards the windows, so am looking into a grow light that might clamp onto the shelves above them.</p> HI Will. Your numbers look g…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-03:4778851:Comment:5916352015-01-03T16:19:44.164ZSylvia Bernsteinhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SylviaBernstein
<p>HI Will. Your numbers look good (that pH level will come down over time), and your setup is great. My only concern is that your plants might not be getting enough light - they seem to be stretching a bit. If you aren't getting much south-facing light from the window you may want to put a grow light over the top.</p>
<p>HI Will. Your numbers look good (that pH level will come down over time), and your setup is great. My only concern is that your plants might not be getting enough light - they seem to be stretching a bit. If you aren't getting much south-facing light from the window you may want to put a grow light over the top.</p>