Phosphate Block - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T19:56:06Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/phosphate-block?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A582676&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat's good to know Vlad, tha…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-10-15:4778851:Comment:5826762014-10-15T10:21:16.183ZErick Jhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ErickJamieson
<p>That's good to know Vlad, thanks. He had me spooked there. I just added fish to my system after cycling for about 6 weeks. I used filtered/declorinated tap water and Night Out II to build up bacteria. <br/></p>
<p>That's good to know Vlad, thanks. He had me spooked there. I just added fish to my system after cycling for about 6 weeks. I used filtered/declorinated tap water and Night Out II to build up bacteria. <br/></p> N.spira and N.bacter are just…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-23:4778851:Comment:5642002014-05-23T00:45:11.864ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>N.spira and N.bacter are just slower than N.somonas...if you want them to "catch up" starve the N.somona of an NH4 source for a few days, then cut your dosing in half. that should push you through the "nitrite spike phase" a bit quicker...</p>
<p>Nothing you've described points to phosphate block issues...just pretty 'run-of-the-mill' cycling scenario...</p>
<p>Besides, unless you used RO or rainwater it would be quite remarkable to experience phosphate block, as plenty is normally found in…</p>
<p>N.spira and N.bacter are just slower than N.somonas...if you want them to "catch up" starve the N.somona of an NH4 source for a few days, then cut your dosing in half. that should push you through the "nitrite spike phase" a bit quicker...</p>
<p>Nothing you've described points to phosphate block issues...just pretty 'run-of-the-mill' cycling scenario...</p>
<p>Besides, unless you used RO or rainwater it would be quite remarkable to experience phosphate block, as plenty is normally found in both city drinking water supplies and wells.</p>
<p>Nitrates at 80 is pretty darn good...actually on the 'high-ish' end as it is...not sluggish or 'blocked' :)</p>