One and only Expanded Clay Pellets (hydroton) source in India... - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T05:37:57Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/one-and-only-expanded-clay-pellets-hydroton-source-in-india?groupUrl=bharatponics&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A275399&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A275711&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Abhi,
Thanks for this bit…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-26:4778851:Comment:3746892012-07-26T05:20:01.489ZMathew Pylichenhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MathewPylichen
<p>Hi Abhi,</p>
<p> Thanks for this bit of info. Now the next question is volumes of flowerpots required to break in to small pieces?? Is it bit costly to get that many pots and then get wood coal. Currently in bangalore, the wood coal selling for 20Rs a kg. Now wood coal is in large chunks.</p>
<p>So when we break it to further small pieces, would not it clog the media system near the siphon?</p>
<p>Give it a try. Would be interested to hear more from you.</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Abhishek…</cite></p>
<p>Hi Abhi,</p>
<p> Thanks for this bit of info. Now the next question is volumes of flowerpots required to break in to small pieces?? Is it bit costly to get that many pots and then get wood coal. Currently in bangalore, the wood coal selling for 20Rs a kg. Now wood coal is in large chunks.</p>
<p>So when we break it to further small pieces, would not it clog the media system near the siphon?</p>
<p>Give it a try. Would be interested to hear more from you.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Abhishek Shrivastava said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/one-and-only-expanded-clay-pellets-hydroton-source-in-india?groupUrl=bharatponics&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A275399&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A275711&page=2#4778851Comment374044"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Friends, i had a talk with a local Gardner and they are using soil less media for Orchids, he suggested to use half cooked earthen pot or earthen flower pot, break it into small pieces and mix with wood coal, for maintaining the humidity coconut shell powder can also be used, he said that raw pot has good water socking capability. i haven't tried it yet but would be meeting with him again on next Saturday / Sunday and will gather material and will give it a try.</p>
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</blockquote> Friends, i had a talk with a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-25:4778851:Comment:3740442012-07-25T12:47:29.386ZAbhishek Shrivastavahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AbhishekShrivastava
<p>Friends, i had a talk with a local Gardner and they are using soil less media for Orchids, he suggested to use half cooked earthen pot or earthen flower pot, break it into small pieces and mix with wood coal, for maintaining the humidity coconut shell powder can also be used, he said that raw pot has good water socking capability. i haven't tried it yet but would be meeting with him again on next Saturday / Sunday and will gather material and will give it a try.</p>
<p>Friends, i had a talk with a local Gardner and they are using soil less media for Orchids, he suggested to use half cooked earthen pot or earthen flower pot, break it into small pieces and mix with wood coal, for maintaining the humidity coconut shell powder can also be used, he said that raw pot has good water socking capability. i haven't tried it yet but would be meeting with him again on next Saturday / Sunday and will gather material and will give it a try.</p> Btw i stumbled upon this "Sur…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-25:4778851:Comment:3739242012-07-25T05:20:44.363ZMathew Pylichenhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MathewPylichen
<p>Btw i stumbled upon this "Sure to Grow Flood & Drain mats" has any one tried this out. Is this a viable thing. Do we get these kinds of thing in India?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.suretogrow.com/hydroponic-flood-mats" target="_blank">http://www.suretogrow.com/hydroponic-flood-mats</a></p>
<p>Btw i stumbled upon this "Sure to Grow Flood & Drain mats" has any one tried this out. Is this a viable thing. Do we get these kinds of thing in India?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.suretogrow.com/hydroponic-flood-mats" target="_blank">http://www.suretogrow.com/hydroponic-flood-mats</a></p> Hi all,
I am new to this gro…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-25:4778851:Comment:3738572012-07-25T05:10:22.796ZMathew Pylichenhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MathewPylichen
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p> I am new to this group, some how managed to setup an experimental stage successfully. Initially had problems due to pH value of the Bangalore ground water source. Had to flush out that water and use RO purified water. This has helped the plants grow a bit. Thanks to Anir's advices.</p>
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<p>About hydrotron, it would be nice to find local producers of it. Sourcing it from Mumbai or gujurat is an expensive affair. Instead i choose the normal gravel. But some how i feel…</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p> I am new to this group, some how managed to setup an experimental stage successfully. Initially had problems due to pH value of the Bangalore ground water source. Had to flush out that water and use RO purified water. This has helped the plants grow a bit. Thanks to Anir's advices.</p>
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<p>About hydrotron, it would be nice to find local producers of it. Sourcing it from Mumbai or gujurat is an expensive affair. Instead i choose the normal gravel. But some how i feel the stones are little sharp edges here. I just top the gravel with a bit of expanded clay , the one that the aquariums sell. Costly though. 100Rs/kg. Used only 1Kg.</p>
<p>I am going to check with Geek Gardener about his source of Hydrotron, vermicellutie and Perlite. <a href="http://geekgardener.in/" target="_blank">http://geekgardener.in/</a> and the cost. I hope that it would be cheaper than the ankur pricing of 1110Rs for 50Ltr bag + 900Rs courier.</p>
<p>Gravel, those nasty people are trying to charge me 20Rs per shovelpan. THankfully some kind builder allowed me to take a bin full of gravel from his heap for free.</p>
<p>Now trying to look for duckweed.</p>
<p>I guess going for a hybrid is a good option. Gravel is too hard for the hands to transplant the plants.</p>
<p></p> its the water temp that is cr…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-27:4778851:Comment:3556902012-06-27T08:21:05.411ZAnir Chandahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AnirChanda
<p>its the water temp that is crucial, the bacteria become inactive at below 15 degress and water looses DO at alarming rate above 30 degrees. Ideal range is between 20 and 28, can go a little above thirty with additional aeration but at 35 the fish are under stress.</p>
<p>I personally dont think just a green house will do the job for you in delhi, it will help in winter , but summer is the real issue, I would consider putting the tank underground or indoors and still invest in…</p>
<p>its the water temp that is crucial, the bacteria become inactive at below 15 degress and water looses DO at alarming rate above 30 degrees. Ideal range is between 20 and 28, can go a little above thirty with additional aeration but at 35 the fish are under stress.</p>
<p>I personally dont think just a green house will do the job for you in delhi, it will help in winter , but summer is the real issue, I would consider putting the tank underground or indoors and still invest in heaters/chillers and a solid greenhouse with proper ventilation and shading facilities. good luck!</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Abhishek Shrivastava said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/one-and-only-expanded-clay-pellets-hydroton-source-in-india?groupUrl=bharatponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A355627&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment355627"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks a ton, Anir, what is the ambient temperature i need to maintain for my aquaponics system, in Delhi i have found a market in a place known Seemapuri and as per my friend there i might get live fishes as well, i would be visiting this Saturday, also a friend of mine is doing some organic farming in North East India and is using a green house so i am planning to check with him how the temperature is maintained, Seems a bit more paper work is required. I will keep posting my findings.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks a ton, Anir, what is t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-26:4778851:Comment:3556272012-06-26T10:10:16.402ZAbhishek Shrivastavahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AbhishekShrivastava
<p>Thanks a ton, Anir, what is the ambient temperature i need to maintain for my aquaponics system, in Delhi i have found a market in a place known Seemapuri and as per my friend there i might get live fishes as well, i would be visiting this Saturday, also a friend of mine is doing some organic farming in North East India and is using a green house so i am planning to check with him how the temperature is maintained, Seems a bit more paper work is required. I will keep posting my findings.</p>
<p>Thanks a ton, Anir, what is the ambient temperature i need to maintain for my aquaponics system, in Delhi i have found a market in a place known Seemapuri and as per my friend there i might get live fishes as well, i would be visiting this Saturday, also a friend of mine is doing some organic farming in North East India and is using a green house so i am planning to check with him how the temperature is maintained, Seems a bit more paper work is required. I will keep posting my findings.</p> try black gravel, think about…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-26:4778851:Comment:3552992012-06-26T03:28:19.266ZAnir Chandahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AnirChanda
<p>try black gravel, think about temperature control before you begin, delhi is brutal on aquaponic systems with its amb temp range. fish of types are easily available in kolkata. I am only aware of indian carp available live in delhi, but someone i know has had no success with keeping them alive, ornamental fish is available , if you can work around the tighter controls required for them, you may have a shot. good luck! <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Abhishek Shrivastava said:…</cite></p>
<p>try black gravel, think about temperature control before you begin, delhi is brutal on aquaponic systems with its amb temp range. fish of types are easily available in kolkata. I am only aware of indian carp available live in delhi, but someone i know has had no success with keeping them alive, ornamental fish is available , if you can work around the tighter controls required for them, you may have a shot. good luck! <br/> <br/> <cite>Abhishek Shrivastava said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/one-and-only-expanded-clay-pellets-hydroton-source-in-india?groupUrl=bharatponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A355058&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment355058"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Friends, i am looking to start it in Delhi NCR area, I only know about GBC as of now for LECA, i need supply in delhi and also i need some information about the fishes, where could i buy them in bulk. Please share if someone has information on it.</p>
<p><br/>Gratitude and Regards</p>
<p>Abhishek</p>
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</blockquote> Friends, i am looking to star…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-25:4778851:Comment:3550582012-06-25T09:02:47.852ZAbhishek Shrivastavahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AbhishekShrivastava
<p>Friends, i am looking to start it in Delhi NCR area, I only know about GBC as of now for LECA, i need supply in delhi and also i need some information about the fishes, where could i buy them in bulk. Please share if someone has information on it.</p>
<p><br/>Gratitude and Regards</p>
<p>Abhishek</p>
<p>Friends, i am looking to start it in Delhi NCR area, I only know about GBC as of now for LECA, i need supply in delhi and also i need some information about the fishes, where could i buy them in bulk. Please share if someone has information on it.</p>
<p><br/>Gratitude and Regards</p>
<p>Abhishek</p> Agreed!
Anir Chanda said:Rig…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-03:4778851:Comment:3295222012-05-03T10:12:47.874ZSandip Bhatiahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SandipBhatia
Agreed!<br></br>
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<cite>Anir Chanda said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/one-and-only-expanded-clay-pellets-hydroton-source-in-india?groupUrl=bharatponics&#4778851Comment275633"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Right about the price , With shipping for me to have it sent to Calcutta, was close to absurd...... Compared to what black stone gravel costs me, available within the mile, and it works just fine.…<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"></img></div>
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<cite>Anir Chanda said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/one-and-only-expanded-clay-pellets-hydroton-source-in-india?groupUrl=bharatponics&#4778851Comment275633"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Right about the price , With shipping for me to have it sent to Calcutta, was close to absurd...... Compared to what black stone gravel costs me, available within the mile, and it works just fine.<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></div>
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</blockquote> @ Sahib: Thanks for the pics.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-01-10:4778851:Comment:2764072012-01-10T15:25:22.146ZKOUSHIKhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KOUSHIK
<p><i>@ Sahib: Thanks for the pics... ur system is cool....</i><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/> Will surely try this in my upcoming model farm....</p>
<p>@ Alex: ya tats rite now u can have the luxury of going for 4 sq.m i guess ;)</p>
<p><i>@ Sahib: Thanks for the pics... ur system is cool....</i><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/> Will surely try this in my upcoming model farm....</p>
<p>@ Alex: ya tats rite now u can have the luxury of going for 4 sq.m i guess ;)</p>