PH, Algae, Plant Observations - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T18:13:24Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/ph-algae-plant-observations?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A568200&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAlso, Randall recommended thi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-07-01:4778851:Comment:5696272014-07-01T14:36:43.183ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Also, Randall recommended this place I believe: <a href="http://www.nuts.com/cookingbaking/leavenerthickener/potassium-bicarbonate.html" target="_blank">http://www.nuts.com/cookingbaking/leavenerthickener/potassium-bicarbonate.html</a></p>
<p>Also, Randall recommended this place I believe: <a href="http://www.nuts.com/cookingbaking/leavenerthickener/potassium-bicarbonate.html" target="_blank">http://www.nuts.com/cookingbaking/leavenerthickener/potassium-bicarbonate.html</a></p> More PH. I think I found out…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-07-01:4778851:Comment:5695112014-07-01T00:58:38.924ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>More PH. I think I found out why my PH in the IBC is staying around 7.4. I store tap water in plastic garbage cans to let the chlorine settle out. I tested that water today and had 8.8 in the uncovered one and 8.2 in the covered ones. Never thought much about it before since the tap water is 7.3. Is there a reason why the PH would rise in the trash cans? (They were new when I started)</p>
<p>More PH. I think I found out why my PH in the IBC is staying around 7.4. I store tap water in plastic garbage cans to let the chlorine settle out. I tested that water today and had 8.8 in the uncovered one and 8.2 in the covered ones. Never thought much about it before since the tap water is 7.3. Is there a reason why the PH would rise in the trash cans? (They were new when I started)</p> Definitely helps. I'll start…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-07-01:4778851:Comment:5694282014-07-01T00:50:43.247ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>Definitely helps. I'll start shopping . Thanks</p>
<p>Definitely helps. I'll start shopping . Thanks</p> Jeff, The host of this aquapo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-30:4778851:Comment:5696032014-06-30T22:17:19.391ZGlennhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Glenn
<p>Jeff, The host of this aquaponicsource web site offers Potassium Bicarbonate here: <a href="http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=potassium+bicarbonate" rel="nofollow">http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=potassium...</a> in one, two, and three pound quantities for a reasonable price. It should also be available in "food grade form from wne and beer making suppliers, or by one pound or two ounce quantities from health food stores and in the baking…</p>
<p>Jeff, The host of this aquaponicsource web site offers Potassium Bicarbonate here: <a href="http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=potassium+bicarbonate" rel="nofollow">http://www.theaquaponicstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=potassium...</a> in one, two, and three pound quantities for a reasonable price. It should also be available in "food grade form from wne and beer making suppliers, or by one pound or two ounce quantities from health food stores and in the baking and canning sections of most grocery stores. Lab quality or reagent grade is difficult to get but universities and their suppliers are an option.</p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>
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<p></p> For some reason I have a hard…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-30:4778851:Comment:5694142014-06-30T17:52:32.088ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>For some reason I have a hard time finding bicarbonates.</p>
<p>For some reason I have a hard time finding bicarbonates.</p> You'll want to be using bicar…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-30:4778851:Comment:5691002014-06-30T15:26:40.323ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>You'll want to be using bicarbonates, not carbonates. FAR better buffering. Plain 'ol carbonates offer very, very little in that regard.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/ph-algae-plant-observations#4778851Comment569175"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Put 1 teaspoon calcium carbonate in each aquarium and voila 6.9pH up from low 4s. Now to see if it holds.</p>
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<p>You'll want to be using bicarbonates, not carbonates. FAR better buffering. Plain 'ol carbonates offer very, very little in that regard.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Jeff S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/ph-algae-plant-observations#4778851Comment569175"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Put 1 teaspoon calcium carbonate in each aquarium and voila 6.9pH up from low 4s. Now to see if it holds.</p>
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</blockquote> Put 1 teaspoon calcium carbon…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-30:4778851:Comment:5691752014-06-30T02:25:45.432ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>Put 1 teaspoon calcium carbonate in each aquarium and voila 6.9pH up from low 4s. Now to see if it holds.</p>
<p>Put 1 teaspoon calcium carbonate in each aquarium and voila 6.9pH up from low 4s. Now to see if it holds.</p> Yes there are 3 separate syst…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-23:4778851:Comment:5682002014-06-23T13:34:20.967ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>Yes there are 3 separate systems, each with it's own GB. The aquarium GBs are small seed starting beds mainly to provide bio filtration for the tanks.The ammonia in the aquariums is always a problem but with the low PH I've stopped worrying about it as long as nitrites are under control and nitrates are good. I'll try the bicarbonates. It does sound like a buffer is in order for the aquariums.</p>
<p>Yes there are 3 separate systems, each with it's own GB. The aquarium GBs are small seed starting beds mainly to provide bio filtration for the tanks.The ammonia in the aquariums is always a problem but with the low PH I've stopped worrying about it as long as nitrites are under control and nitrates are good. I'll try the bicarbonates. It does sound like a buffer is in order for the aquariums.</p> So, are you running two separ…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-23:4778851:Comment:5683572014-06-23T13:03:58.704ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>So, are you running two separate systems then? The IBC and the aquariums?</p>
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<p>I would start using some potassium or calcium bicarbonate to get your aquarium's pH up. The bicarbonates act as a buffer, which will help stabilize your pH.</p>
<p>So, are you running two separate systems then? The IBC and the aquariums?</p>
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<p>I would start using some potassium or calcium bicarbonate to get your aquarium's pH up. The bicarbonates act as a buffer, which will help stabilize your pH.</p>