Tilapia dying after PH spike - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T11:18:59Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/tilapia-dying-after-ph-spike?groupUrl=tilapiagrowers&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A592663&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A29&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCan't seem to attach a pic. T…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-13:4778851:Comment:5927702015-01-13T02:36:11.428ZDavid Langhamhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DavidLangham
Can't seem to attach a pic. There are 2' tomatoes several beans, peppers and a few other things in grow bed, and lots of little lettuce plants in DWT
Can't seem to attach a pic. There are 2' tomatoes several beans, peppers and a few other things in grow bed, and lots of little lettuce plants in DWT There are about 18 2" fish le…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-13:4778851:Comment:5928272015-01-13T02:33:07.601ZDavid Langhamhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DavidLangham
There are about 18 2" fish left. I don't have anything to measure oxygen, but they started nipping for air quite a while before this event and I added an air stone and they acted happy again. The PH Down was from a pet store for aquariums, I assume it's safe. The water is usually pretty clear. I used PVC sheet to line the inside of the new addition. I'll try to attach a pic.
There are about 18 2" fish left. I don't have anything to measure oxygen, but they started nipping for air quite a while before this event and I added an air stone and they acted happy again. The PH Down was from a pet store for aquariums, I assume it's safe. The water is usually pretty clear. I used PVC sheet to line the inside of the new addition. I'll try to attach a pic. How many/size fish and plants…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-13:4778851:Comment:5925792015-01-13T00:55:35.010ZDavid Demnerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/16mhr0q0v9b1g
How many/size fish and plants? Water temperature? Oxygen levels ok? Water pretty clear? Any possible contamination from the new equipment?<br />
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Tilapia are pretty tough so they should recover if your system rebalances.<br />
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I haven't used chemical pH stabilizers before but I'm guessing you did your research before adding them.
How many/size fish and plants? Water temperature? Oxygen levels ok? Water pretty clear? Any possible contamination from the new equipment?<br />
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Tilapia are pretty tough so they should recover if your system rebalances.<br />
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I haven't used chemical pH stabilizers before but I'm guessing you did your research before adding them. The system is inside. I also…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-13:4778851:Comment:5926632015-01-13T00:46:04.057ZDavid Langhamhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DavidLangham
The system is inside. I also have a water heater. It stays a steady 75. The API test kit was showing fairly purple on PH high range.
The system is inside. I also have a water heater. It stays a steady 75. The API test kit was showing fairly purple on PH high range. Hi David. You want to gradual…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-12:4778851:Comment:5925722015-01-12T23:27:16.161ZJack Dunbarhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JackDunbar
<p>Hi David. You want to gradually change your PH. I don't believe a PH of 8 would've killed them. You didn't mention the temp?</p>
<p>Hi David. You want to gradually change your PH. I don't believe a PH of 8 would've killed them. You didn't mention the temp?</p>