Why is Hydroton so expensive and what else will work for cheap? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T15:56:04Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/why-is-hydroton-so-expensive-and-what-else-will-work-for-cheap?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A298844&feed=yes&xn_auth=noExpanded shale.tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-07:4778851:Comment:3313302012-05-07T00:17:48.421ZTom Barnhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomBarnhardt
<p>Expanded shale.</p>
<p>Expanded shale.</p> John,
I'm following the pro…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-06:4778851:Comment:3313262012-05-06T23:46:37.232ZTimothy P. Kellyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TimothyPKelly
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<p>I'm following the procedure that Sylvia laid down in her book, specifically, applying vinegar and looking for any visable reaction, and testing using distilled water and pH strips. The distilled sample tested as being on the low side of neutral, at first. I tested again after leaving it overnight and it definitely looked as though th pH had shifted downward. I'll be taking the sample and a control to the pet store just to verify the results, but it doesn't change the…</p>
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<p>I'm following the procedure that Sylvia laid down in her book, specifically, applying vinegar and looking for any visable reaction, and testing using distilled water and pH strips. The distilled sample tested as being on the low side of neutral, at first. I tested again after leaving it overnight and it definitely looked as though th pH had shifted downward. I'll be taking the sample and a control to the pet store just to verify the results, but it doesn't change the situation: I still need an inexpensive substitute for Hydroton.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply and the assistance.<br/><br/><cite>Jon Parr said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/why-is-hydroton-so-expensive-and-what-else-will-work-for-cheap?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A330994&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment330994"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">How would a stone fail in distilled water?<br/>Almost all landscape supply yards have either lava rock, granite drain rock, or suitable river rock, usually all three . If all else fails, you can mail order hydroton, growstone, or expanded shale<br/><br/><cite>Timothy P. Kelly said:</cite><blockquote><div><p>I've been having a time finding appropriate stone in my area. Bought a bag of "pea gravel" at a local do it best and it failed a vinegar test. Got a sampple of "Maryland Eastern Shore Gravel" at a local supply yard and that didn't react to the vinegar but failed when it was placed in distilled water. Anyone got a brand nume that's big-box available?</p>
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</blockquote> How would a stone fail in dis…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-06:4778851:Comment:3309942012-05-06T19:34:49.743ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
How would a stone fail in distilled water?<br />
Almost all landscape supply yards have either lava rock, granite drain rock, or suitable river rock, usually all three . If all else fails, you can mail order hydroton, growstone, or expanded shale<br></br><br></br><cite>Timothy P. Kelly said:</cite><blockquote><div><p>I've been having a time finding appropriate stone in my area. Bought a bag of "pea gravel" at a local do it best and it failed a vinegar test. Got a sampple of "Maryland Eastern Shore Gravel" at…</p>
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How would a stone fail in distilled water?<br />
Almost all landscape supply yards have either lava rock, granite drain rock, or suitable river rock, usually all three . If all else fails, you can mail order hydroton, growstone, or expanded shale<br/><br/><cite>Timothy P. Kelly said:</cite><blockquote><div><p>I've been having a time finding appropriate stone in my area. Bought a bag of "pea gravel" at a local do it best and it failed a vinegar test. Got a sampple of "Maryland Eastern Shore Gravel" at a local supply yard and that didn't react to the vinegar but failed when it was placed in distilled water. Anyone got a brand nume that's big-box available?</p>
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</blockquote> I've been having a time findi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-06:4778851:Comment:3312432012-05-06T18:21:16.947ZTimothy P. Kellyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TimothyPKelly
<p>I've been having a time finding appropriate stone in my area. Bought a bag of "pea gravel" at a local do it best and it failed a vinegar test. Got a sampple of "Maryland Eastern Shore Gravel" at a local supply yard and that didn't react to the vinegar but failed when it was placed in distilled water. Anyone got a brand nume that's big-box available?</p>
<p>I've been having a time finding appropriate stone in my area. Bought a bag of "pea gravel" at a local do it best and it failed a vinegar test. Got a sampple of "Maryland Eastern Shore Gravel" at a local supply yard and that didn't react to the vinegar but failed when it was placed in distilled water. Anyone got a brand nume that's big-box available?</p> I just got a sample (of the G…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-31:4778851:Comment:3132492012-03-31T02:03:44.542ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>I just got a sample (of the GROWSTONE) to do some testing with but I won't really have time to set up the test here till we move.</p>
<p>I just got a sample (of the GROWSTONE) to do some testing with but I won't really have time to set up the test here till we move.</p> While your at it ask if they…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-31:4778851:Comment:3133492012-03-31T01:16:21.997Zaaron gallagherhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/aarongallagher
<p>While your at it ask if they have any "GROWSTONE". It's a new growing media made in the USA out of recycled glass. They are even claiming it gets rid of Fungus Knats. Has anyone tried this product? Sorry if this is old news. I would love to hear about it if someone has used it.</p>
<p>While your at it ask if they have any "GROWSTONE". It's a new growing media made in the USA out of recycled glass. They are even claiming it gets rid of Fungus Knats. Has anyone tried this product? Sorry if this is old news. I would love to hear about it if someone has used it.</p> LMAO.. funniest thread ever!V…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-01:4778851:Comment:3005552012-03-01T12:35:05.213ZRob Nashhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobNash
<p>LMAO.. funniest thread ever!<br></br><br></br><cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/why-is-hydroton-so-expensive-and-what-else-will-work-for-cheap?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A298658&page=2#4778851Comment300388"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks TC (and Ellen), funny, because I am sometimes told that I have <em>horrible</em> communications skills. (Well, according to my wife anyways)…<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"></img></p>
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<p>LMAO.. funniest thread ever!<br/><br/><cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/why-is-hydroton-so-expensive-and-what-else-will-work-for-cheap?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A298658&page=2#4778851Comment300388"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks TC (and Ellen), funny, because I am sometimes told that I have <em>horrible</em> communications skills. (Well, according to my wife anyways)<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/> </p>
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</blockquote> 3/4 inch graveltag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-01:4778851:Comment:3007342012-03-01T04:13:22.343ZTodd Sowellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ToddSowell
<p>3/4 inch gravel</p>
<p>3/4 inch gravel</p> Thanks Ellen and Gary for the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-01:4778851:Comment:3004702012-03-01T04:07:44.760ZTom OBrienhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ThomasKOBrien
<p>Thanks Ellen and Gary for the Stone Bark/Bark Stone comments. I've done some shopping for expanded shale, but haven't had much luck. The local stone supplier had no idea what I was talking about. I'll have to make a stop this weekend and see if they have any "stone bark".</p>
<p>Thanks Ellen and Gary for the Stone Bark/Bark Stone comments. I've done some shopping for expanded shale, but haven't had much luck. The local stone supplier had no idea what I was talking about. I'll have to make a stop this weekend and see if they have any "stone bark".</p> Thanks TC (and Ellen), funny,…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-03-01:4778851:Comment:3003882012-03-01T01:42:58.776ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Thanks TC (and Ellen), funny, because I am sometimes told that I have <em>horrible</em> communications skills. (Well, according to my wife anyways)<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/> </p>
<p>Thanks TC (and Ellen), funny, because I am sometimes told that I have <em>horrible</em> communications skills. (Well, according to my wife anyways)<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/> </p>