What kind of gravel is this? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T08:42:24Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-gravel-is-this?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A523166&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe dust that required rinsin…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-13:4778851:Comment:5231662013-10-13T02:12:27.682ZGlennhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Glenn
<p>The dust that required rinsing more in the second batch showed up as soon as I began washing it. The first had not been so difficult. The pH issue did not present itself right away and was more than a week before it was realized that the pH through out the batch was different in three areas. So a more thorough wash and mix was required. So, I suggest doing your pH tests in three or more grab locations. And if they will, have your supplier mix any combined batches…</p>
<p>The dust that required rinsing more in the second batch showed up as soon as I began washing it. The first had not been so difficult. The pH issue did not present itself right away and was more than a week before it was realized that the pH through out the batch was different in three areas. So a more thorough wash and mix was required. So, I suggest doing your pH tests in three or more grab locations. And if they will, have your supplier mix any combined batches thoroughly.</p>
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<p> I would use Black Cinder Gravel again but I'd be on top of these two issues and watching for others.</p>
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<p>Good luck.</p>
<p> </p> how long did it take for issu…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-12:4778851:Comment:5230362013-10-12T12:34:49.554ZGillian Burrushttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GillianBurrus
<p>how long did it take for issues to show up? I have tested it and it is sitting in water, i have ordered a ph kit to check that, but there were no bubbles when i poured vinegar on it.</p>
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<p>how long did it take for issues to show up? I have tested it and it is sitting in water, i have ordered a ph kit to check that, but there were no bubbles when i poured vinegar on it.</p>
<p></p> Black cinder rock 1/4 -3/8 g…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-12:4778851:Comment:5233292013-10-12T05:42:34.680ZGlennhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Glenn
<p><a href="http://axnerexcavating.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/three-eighths-five-eighths-black-cinder.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img class="align-full" src="http://axnerexcavating.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/three-eighths-five-eighths-black-cinder.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Black cinder rock 1/4 -3/8 gravel, maybe? I have used some from local landscape co. and all is not created equally and had different ph and tiny particle issues that needed a lot of washing/flushing.</p>
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<p>Black cinder rock 1/4 -3/8 gravel, maybe? I have used some from local landscape co. and all is not created equally and had different ph and tiny particle issues that needed a lot of washing/flushing.</p>
<p></p> Alright, I am going to try it!tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-11:4778851:Comment:5232242013-10-11T23:24:13.271ZGillian Burrushttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GillianBurrus
<p>Alright, I am going to try it!</p>
<p>Alright, I am going to try it!</p> either expanded slate or shal…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-11:4778851:Comment:5231202013-10-11T23:11:36.844ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>either exp<span>anded sl<span>ate or sh<span>ale. 3/4 inch is recommended. I'm using 1/2 with no problem. Yours looks sm<span>aller. Free - I would try it. You need <span>a gr<span>avel gu<span>ard <span>around your siphon, reg<span>ardless of which medi<span>a you use. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p>either exp<span>anded sl<span>ate or sh<span>ale. 3/4 inch is recommended. I'm using 1/2 with no problem. Yours looks sm<span>aller. Free - I would try it. You need <span>a gr<span>avel gu<span>ard <span>around your siphon, reg<span>ardless of which medi<span>a you use. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Not too small? It is not 3/4…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-10:4778851:Comment:5229242013-10-10T13:52:56.079ZGillian Burrushttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GillianBurrus
<p>Not too small? It is not 3/4" but it feels very light weight, and not harsh on the hands. </p>
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<p>Not too small? It is not 3/4" but it feels very light weight, and not harsh on the hands. </p>
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<p></p> Looks like either slate or .…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-10:4778851:Comment:5229172013-10-10T13:18:05.079ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>Looks like either slate or . . . . darned if I can remember the other but it looks like something commonly used in ap - should work very well.</p>
<p>Looks like either slate or . . . . darned if I can remember the other but it looks like something commonly used in ap - should work very well.</p>