Small indoor system has very slow growth - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T02:19:38Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/small-indoor-system-has-very-slow-growth?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A588180&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAlso, I would say just to giv…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-12-01:4778851:Comment:5881802014-12-01T01:40:10.351ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Also, I would say just to give it some time. Only a month in? If you're not actively inoculating beneficial bacteria and whatnot, they can take a while to show up into your system. Once you have a healthy population of bacteria, things will really get going. And I'm not just talking about your nitrifying bacteria, there are myriads of other beneficials that will be helping your plants.</p>
<p>Also, I would say just to give it some time. Only a month in? If you're not actively inoculating beneficial bacteria and whatnot, they can take a while to show up into your system. Once you have a healthy population of bacteria, things will really get going. And I'm not just talking about your nitrifying bacteria, there are myriads of other beneficials that will be helping your plants.</p> Jonathon,
Thanks for the ver…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-30:4778851:Comment:5879902014-11-30T17:26:27.476ZJoe Phillipshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JoePhillips
<p>Jonathon,</p>
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<p>Thanks for the very informative video.</p>
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<p>I ended up getting a cheap 2' T5 lamp just to see if it would make a difference. If it does, I'll get more to cover the other 2 tiers. If it doesn't make a difference, it'll be back to the drawing board.</p>
<p>Jonathon,</p>
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<p>Thanks for the very informative video.</p>
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<p>I ended up getting a cheap 2' T5 lamp just to see if it would make a difference. If it does, I'll get more to cover the other 2 tiers. If it doesn't make a difference, it'll be back to the drawing board.</p> That depends on your budget,…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-26:4778851:Comment:5878822014-11-26T16:34:32.049ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
<p>That depends on your budget, T5 fixtures are the best option in the mid price. CFL is the cheapest option. LED, Induction, HID and HPS are the higher ticket fixtures. I did a video on the subject a few months ago : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9WSl9olElM" target="_blank">Click Here</a></p>
<p>or watch below</p>
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<p>That depends on your budget, T5 fixtures are the best option in the mid price. CFL is the cheapest option. LED, Induction, HID and HPS are the higher ticket fixtures. I did a video on the subject a few months ago : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9WSl9olElM" target="_blank">Click Here</a></p>
<p>or watch below</p>
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<br/> <br/> <cite>Joe Phillips said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/small-indoor-system-has-very-slow-growth?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A587781&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment587781"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>Should I consider lights, and if so what kind?</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks,
Should I consider li…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-26:4778851:Comment:5877812014-11-26T05:21:51.134ZJoe Phillipshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JoePhillips
<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>Should I consider lights, and if so what kind?</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>Should I consider lights, and if so what kind?</p> Even if you were growing outd…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-26:4778851:Comment:5876922014-11-26T01:18:44.923ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
<p>Even if you were growing outdoors in a greenhouse in Denver you would be experiencing slow growth at this time of year. Most plants need 6 - 12 hours of full sun and it sound like your only getting 3 hours or so.</p>
<p>Even if you were growing outdoors in a greenhouse in Denver you would be experiencing slow growth at this time of year. Most plants need 6 - 12 hours of full sun and it sound like your only getting 3 hours or so.</p> I'm no expert but I was alway…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-25:4778851:Comment:5877762014-11-25T23:31:23.867ZJack Dunbarhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JackDunbar
<p>I'm no expert but I was always told that a PH above 7.2 can lock out a lot of nutrients. I have a small system that's 150 Gal. FT and my grow beds are Hydrocorn that is approx. 11" deep. I've never dealt with grow beds at 3"</p>
<p>I'm no expert but I was always told that a PH above 7.2 can lock out a lot of nutrients. I have a small system that's 150 Gal. FT and my grow beds are Hydrocorn that is approx. 11" deep. I've never dealt with grow beds at 3"</p> pH is about 7.5. Ammonia and…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-25:4778851:Comment:5877732014-11-25T23:20:08.520ZJoe Phillipshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JoePhillips
<p>pH is about 7.5. Ammonia and nitrites are at 0, and the nitrates are between 40 & 80 somewhere.</p>
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<p>There is indirect light most of the day and direct sunlight for a few hours in the afternoon.</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>pH is about 7.5. Ammonia and nitrites are at 0, and the nitrates are between 40 & 80 somewhere.</p>
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<p>There is indirect light most of the day and direct sunlight for a few hours in the afternoon.</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Can you tell us what your PH,…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-25:4778851:Comment:5877702014-11-25T23:07:03.681ZJack Dunbarhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JackDunbar
<p>Can you tell us what your PH, ammonia readings and nitrates are? I also wonder if you're getting enough light. It's really hard to tell with your picture. Is this the brightest part of the day?</p>
<p>Can you tell us what your PH, ammonia readings and nitrates are? I also wonder if you're getting enough light. It's really hard to tell with your picture. Is this the brightest part of the day?</p>