PH too high! - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T11:15:10Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/ph-too-high?groupUrl=northwestaquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A566470&xg_source=activity&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A20675&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat news!!! My pH is slowly…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-12:4778851:Comment:5674372014-06-12T18:13:08.725ZJeremy Cookhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeremyCook
<p>Great news!!! My pH is slowly but surely coming down. My ammonia/ammonium levels are coming down. My nitrite levels are stable. My nitrate levels are PERFECT!!! My fish are happy. My plants are happy. And I am VERY HAPPY!!! I couldn't have dialed it in without all of you who provided me with such excellent and experienced advise. A sincere thank you for all that you all do!!! Pictures to come soon :)</p>
<p>Great news!!! My pH is slowly but surely coming down. My ammonia/ammonium levels are coming down. My nitrite levels are stable. My nitrate levels are PERFECT!!! My fish are happy. My plants are happy. And I am VERY HAPPY!!! I couldn't have dialed it in without all of you who provided me with such excellent and experienced advise. A sincere thank you for all that you all do!!! Pictures to come soon :)</p> I just purchased some aquadow…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-06:4778851:Comment:5665002014-06-06T13:57:45.011ZJeremy Cookhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeremyCook
<p>I just purchased some aquadown (phosphoric acid) yesterday. According to the video that Maureen posted, a standard hydroponic pH down should not be used (in the event that it contains citric acid). Citric acid is an anti-bacterial acid and we know how much we like our beneficial bacteria! Our rain water and well waters do have a pretty high pH as Phil said. Linda, I did check for limestone using the vinegar method that was once described to me. Perhaps I did it wrong. I will check again very…</p>
<p>I just purchased some aquadown (phosphoric acid) yesterday. According to the video that Maureen posted, a standard hydroponic pH down should not be used (in the event that it contains citric acid). Citric acid is an anti-bacterial acid and we know how much we like our beneficial bacteria! Our rain water and well waters do have a pretty high pH as Phil said. Linda, I did check for limestone using the vinegar method that was once described to me. Perhaps I did it wrong. I will check again very soon. I definitely hope that this isn't the case because my beds are packed with pea gravel, along with about 15 gallons of hydroton. It would be such a shame to end up having to filter out the pea gravel from the hydroton. I will keep you all posted on progress. THANKS TO ALL!!! You guys are life savers!!!</p> Our well and rain water are b…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-05:4778851:Comment:5662972014-06-05T21:55:21.476ZPhil Slatonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PhilSlaton
<p>Our well and rain water are both pretty high PH readings here in Kitsap County where both Jeremy and I live.</p>
<p>Our well and rain water are both pretty high PH readings here in Kitsap County where both Jeremy and I live.</p> Check that your media source…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-05:4778851:Comment:5664702014-06-05T21:50:48.550ZLinda Loganhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LindaLogan
<p>Check that your media source doesn't have limestone as this will never let the pH get where you want it. As Maureen said most systems will tend to more acidic so there is something fundamental in your system holding the pH high.</p>
<p>Check that your media source doesn't have limestone as this will never let the pH get where you want it. As Maureen said most systems will tend to more acidic so there is something fundamental in your system holding the pH high.</p> I get the shells on ebay.I'm…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-04:4778851:Comment:5662642014-06-04T20:11:04.494ZPhil Slatonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PhilSlaton
<p>I get the shells on ebay.<br/><br/>I'm too old and too lame to do the work myself.</p>
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<p>Yes, Jeremy, our well and rain water are pretty messed up as far as PH.</p>
<p>I get the shells on ebay.<br/><br/>I'm too old and too lame to do the work myself.</p>
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<p>Yes, Jeremy, our well and rain water are pretty messed up as far as PH.</p> I am using well water. I've a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-04:4778851:Comment:5663372014-06-04T19:25:11.678ZJeremy Cookhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeremyCook
<p>I am using well water. I've also been using the General Hydroponics pH down. After reviewing the youtube video that Maureen put up I'm switching to Phosphoric Acid. Apparently the G.H. pH down & the General Hydroponics pH down has citric acid which kills off bacteria (including beneficial bacteria). Time to make the switch :-)<br></br><br></br><cite>Travis TadeWaldt said:…</cite></p>
<p>I am using well water. I've also been using the General Hydroponics pH down. After reviewing the youtube video that Maureen put up I'm switching to Phosphoric Acid. Apparently the G.H. pH down & the General Hydroponics pH down has citric acid which kills off bacteria (including beneficial bacteria). Time to make the switch :-)<br/><br/><cite>Travis TadeWaldt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/ph-too-high?groupUrl=northwestaquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A566174&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment566418"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Are you using well water? I live in the country and am on a well, the water comes out of the ground at a pH of 8. I went through bottle after bottle of General Hydroponics pH down. After my third bottle, I switched to the tub of G.H. pH down, as it is a much better deal and lasts much longer. As my system matured I found my self using less pH down (usually only when I do a partial water change).</p>
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Thanks…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-04:4778851:Comment:5664262014-06-04T19:21:43.739ZJeremy Cookhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeremyCook
<p>I want a manager. lol.</p>
<p>Thanks Phil! Looks like our family will be taking a quick trip out to the beach. I know just the one too.</p>
<p>I want a manager. lol.</p>
<p>Thanks Phil! Looks like our family will be taking a quick trip out to the beach. I know just the one too.</p> yes, crushed oyster shells. …tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-04:4778851:Comment:5661742014-06-04T19:12:37.152ZPhil Slatonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PhilSlaton
<p>yes, crushed oyster shells. We rub them in our hands and let them drop in and we hang small, very small, openings mesh bag of crushed oyster shells in each tank and leave it there.</p>
<p>The effect is pretty quick, but I cannot say how quick. It has been over a year since I've done it. The manager does everything.</p>
<p>yes, crushed oyster shells. We rub them in our hands and let them drop in and we hang small, very small, openings mesh bag of crushed oyster shells in each tank and leave it there.</p>
<p>The effect is pretty quick, but I cannot say how quick. It has been over a year since I've done it. The manager does everything.</p> Are you using well water? I l…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-04:4778851:Comment:5664182014-06-04T17:21:29.294ZTravis TadeWaldthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TravisTadeWaldt
<p>Are you using well water? I live in the country and am on a well, the water comes out of the ground at a pH of 8. I went through bottle after bottle of General Hydroponics pH down. After my third bottle, I switched to the tub of G.H. pH down, as it is a much better deal and lasts much longer. As my system matured I found my self using less pH down (usually only when I do a partial water change).</p>
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<p>Are you using well water? I live in the country and am on a well, the water comes out of the ground at a pH of 8. I went through bottle after bottle of General Hydroponics pH down. After my third bottle, I switched to the tub of G.H. pH down, as it is a much better deal and lasts much longer. As my system matured I found my self using less pH down (usually only when I do a partial water change).</p>
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<p>Travis</p> THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK Y…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-04:4778851:Comment:5663302014-06-04T16:48:50.411ZJeremy Cookhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeremyCook
<p>THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!<br/><br/><cite>Maureen Hope Wall said:</cite></p>
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<p>THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!<br/><br/><cite>Maureen Hope Wall said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/ph-too-high?groupUrl=northwestaquaponics&#4778851Comment566329"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb5oSzLXTwU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb5oSzLXTwU</a><br/>This is a good lesson of PH ....</p>
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