New system, NEED ADVICE - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T14:42:16Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/new-system-need-advice?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A489942&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHere's an update.
I was worri…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-02:4778851:Comment:4899422013-07-02T15:54:25.029ZJonathon Dhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathonDeKay
Here's an update.<br />
I was worried about leaving it running 24/7 because it might spring a leak and then it would drain the 10 gallon tank pretty quick. I just upgraded to a 29 gallon tank so it is a little more water hardy now. It is running 24/7. I also put a box around the tank so that it would inhibit algae growth. I have been feeding "pond pellets" from walmart to the fish, which I believe are bluegill/sunfish. They are between 5" and 8".<br />
I have 4 plants. Swiss chard, yarrow, camomile, and…
Here's an update.<br />
I was worried about leaving it running 24/7 because it might spring a leak and then it would drain the 10 gallon tank pretty quick. I just upgraded to a 29 gallon tank so it is a little more water hardy now. It is running 24/7. I also put a box around the tank so that it would inhibit algae growth. I have been feeding "pond pellets" from walmart to the fish, which I believe are bluegill/sunfish. They are between 5" and 8".<br />
I have 4 plants. Swiss chard, yarrow, camomile, and strawberry. More to come. Next project is going to be coming up with an indoor system with the 10 gallon tank. My wife wants to grow all her herbs there. What types of plants do you p…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-02:4778851:Comment:4899262013-07-02T05:42:48.071ZR.K. Castillohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RKCastillo
<p>What types of plants do you plan on growing in each pipe? </p>
<p>I would run the pump 24/7. Get the junk in the water running into pipes through the biofilter. </p>
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<p>What types of plants do you plan on growing in each pipe? </p>
<p>I would run the pump 24/7. Get the junk in the water running into pipes through the biofilter. </p>
<p></p> Neat little set up. I wonder…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-25:4778851:Comment:4878482013-06-25T02:55:21.323ZDanielhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DanielsPromise
<p>Neat little set up. I wonder though why don't you leave the pump on constantly? Of course you need to make sure the water is draining through as fast as it is being pumped up, but water that murky would suggest need for more filtration, which could be gained through constantly pumping, or perhaps adding additional grow pipes for more filtration (or both).</p>
<p>Also, algae will grow wherever there is light and water, so you may want to put a cover over the fish tank to reduce the algae…</p>
<p>Neat little set up. I wonder though why don't you leave the pump on constantly? Of course you need to make sure the water is draining through as fast as it is being pumped up, but water that murky would suggest need for more filtration, which could be gained through constantly pumping, or perhaps adding additional grow pipes for more filtration (or both).</p>
<p>Also, algae will grow wherever there is light and water, so you may want to put a cover over the fish tank to reduce the algae growth. Just my two cents...</p>
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