Water Testing - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T11:29:37Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/water-testing-2?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A605429&feed=yes&xn_auth=nooh, that seems weird. drats.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-13:4778851:Comment:6057212015-05-13T05:57:55.110ZDevoidhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Devoid
<p>oh, that seems weird. drats. Would you go YSI or LaMatte?</p>
<p>oh, that seems weird. drats. Would you go YSI or LaMatte?</p> Yes, the YSI meter has the ca…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-13:4778851:Comment:6056402015-05-13T05:50:22.180ZScott Robertshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottRoberts
<p>Yes, the YSI meter has the capability of doing a boron test. The reagents are no longer sold though. ;-{</p>
<p>Yes, the YSI meter has the capability of doing a boron test. The reagents are no longer sold though. ;-{</p> Looks like the YSI meter does…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-12:4778851:Comment:6055372015-05-12T18:06:09.956ZDevoidhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Devoid
<p>Looks like the YSI meter does boron. Another point for multi parameter meter</p>
<p>Looks like the YSI meter does boron. Another point for multi parameter meter</p> When I absolutely have to use…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-12:4778851:Comment:6054662015-05-12T14:55:44.262ZDevoidhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Devoid
When I absolutely have to use one then I guess I don't have much choice.<br />
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It wasn't a big deal about the discontinued meter, was just letting you know so you could update. As I kept referencing your site I thought I'd help just a little.<br />
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After reading about testing for all these little nutrients it almost seems like hydroponics is easier.<br />
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What about testing for sulphur? I see the big meters have sulfide, sulfate, or sulfite.
When I absolutely have to use one then I guess I don't have much choice.<br />
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It wasn't a big deal about the discontinued meter, was just letting you know so you could update. As I kept referencing your site I thought I'd help just a little.<br />
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After reading about testing for all these little nutrients it almost seems like hydroponics is easier.<br />
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What about testing for sulphur? I see the big meters have sulfide, sulfate, or sulfite. Haha - so those comments are…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-12:4778851:Comment:6057032015-05-12T13:07:53.148ZScott Robertshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottRoberts
<p>Haha - so those comments are from you. I'm working on my replies... Hanna isn't very transparent about when they stop manufacturing tests.</p>
<p>Titration tests are a pain, but it's the only way you're going to get a boron reading without breaking the bank.</p>
<p>Haha - so those comments are from you. I'm working on my replies... Hanna isn't very transparent about when they stop manufacturing tests.</p>
<p>Titration tests are a pain, but it's the only way you're going to get a boron reading without breaking the bank.</p> So that's you. I've got a cou…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-12:4778851:Comment:6056242015-05-12T02:21:06.752ZDevoidhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Devoid
<p>So that's you. I've got a couple comments pending on copper and manganese I believe. Your website is where I was looking at all the meters. I'm a bit too lazy for running titration tests, plus I hate having to decide where the color is on a color chart, I hate guessing</p>
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<p>So that's you. I've got a couple comments pending on copper and manganese I believe. Your website is where I was looking at all the meters. I'm a bit too lazy for running titration tests, plus I hate having to decide where the color is on a color chart, I hate guessing</p>
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<p>Thanks</p> I have a comparison of aquapo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-12:4778851:Comment:6056212015-05-12T01:55:36.871ZScott Robertshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottRoberts
<p>I have a comparison of aquaponic appropriate water test kits on my blog: </p>
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<p><a href="http://scottspridefarm.com/aquaponic-water-testing/" target="_blank">http://scottspridefarm.com/aquaponic-water-testing/</a></p>
<p>I have a comparison of aquaponic appropriate water test kits on my blog: </p>
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<p><a href="http://scottspridefarm.com/aquaponic-water-testing/" target="_blank">http://scottspridefarm.com/aquaponic-water-testing/</a></p> YSI 9300 is ~$1,000
Has thes…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-11:4778851:Comment:6053932015-05-11T21:12:54.387ZDevoidhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Devoid
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<p>YSI 9300 is ~$1,000</p>
<p>Has these tests: <a href="https://www.ysi.com/File%20Library/Documents/Specification%20Sheets/Photometer-Tests-Specs.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.ysi.com/File%20Library/Documents/Specification%20Sheets/Photometer-Tests-Specs.pdf</a></p>
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<p>The Smart 3 is ~$800</p>
<p>Has these tests, look under Reagent System:…</p>
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<p>YSI 9300 is ~$1,000</p>
<p>Has these tests: <a href="https://www.ysi.com/File%20Library/Documents/Specification%20Sheets/Photometer-Tests-Specs.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.ysi.com/File%20Library/Documents/Specification%20Sheets/Photometer-Tests-Specs.pdf</a></p>
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<p>The Smart 3 is ~$800</p>
<p>Has these tests, look under Reagent System: <a href="http://www.lamotte.com/en/water-wastewater/instrumentation/1910.html" target="_blank">http://www.lamotte.com/en/water-wastewater/instrumentation/1910.html</a></p>
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<p>Appears the Smart3 lacks magnesium but the YSI has it. I'll have to do a better comparison after the headache resides.</p> Crap lost my post in progres…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-11:4778851:Comment:6055192015-05-11T20:40:49.528ZDevoidhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Devoid
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<p>Crap lost my post in progress.</p>
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<p>Is it worth getting a checker for ammonium, nitrates or nitrites, or are the strips good enough?</p>
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<p>I'm looking at the silica and phosphorus checkers at $50 each, the hanna potassium meter is $200. Then there is a calcium and magnesium photometer for $200 (HI 96752). I'm nearly half way to one of the big meters in just those 3.</p>
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<p>Edit: Sorry for all the questions, I'm researching the best I can. Was diagnosed with…</p>
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<p>Crap lost my post in progress.</p>
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<p>Is it worth getting a checker for ammonium, nitrates or nitrites, or are the strips good enough?</p>
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<p>I'm looking at the silica and phosphorus checkers at $50 each, the hanna potassium meter is $200. Then there is a calcium and magnesium photometer for $200 (HI 96752). I'm nearly half way to one of the big meters in just those 3.</p>
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<p>Edit: Sorry for all the questions, I'm researching the best I can. Was diagnosed with seizures couple weeks back and the meds have been giving me near migraine level headaches daily.</p> Thanks.
What do you use to m…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-05-11:4778851:Comment:6054292015-05-11T17:48:48.590ZDevoidhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Devoid
Thanks.<br />
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What do you use to measure potassium and what levels do you run?<br />
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The big meters are costly but I'm wondering about adding up the costs of all the useful single test meters. Which parameters would you suggest measuring for market gardener looking to scale up? What if one looks to do hydroponics as well or instead?<br />
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My whole system is raft culture, based on friendly aquaponics. I know Tim preaches low density, after reading the pdf though I wonder if it has micro nutrient deficiencies…
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What do you use to measure potassium and what levels do you run?<br />
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The big meters are costly but I'm wondering about adding up the costs of all the useful single test meters. Which parameters would you suggest measuring for market gardener looking to scale up? What if one looks to do hydroponics as well or instead?<br />
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My whole system is raft culture, based on friendly aquaponics. I know Tim preaches low density, after reading the pdf though I wonder if it has micro nutrient deficiencies though. I'm looking to build a new fish tank for my current system and wanting to properly size it to be able to grow out full of tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. I have 752 sq ft of raft. Unsure my total fish weight at this point and not even sure how to estimate it at this point.