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Comment by John Michon on August 3, 2012 at 10:24am

Hi,  I'm new to AP and just now building my system.  Two 330gal IBCs w/ tops cut off and used as the grow beds.  I'll build out new 4'X16' growbeds soon.  I'm looking for suggestions on submersible pumps.  I know I'll have to divert water back into the fish tank for now.  I'm mainly interested in brands, size, hp, gpm...

Thanks,

 

John

 

Comment by Leisa McPherson on May 13, 2012 at 9:20am

Ok. AP system has been cycling for about 4 weeks. Nitrites and nitrates have fallen to zero. Now to add fish. Tilapia of course but wanted to do some other types as well. We have 2 275 gallon IBC totes that are about half buried in the ground. Temp seems to be around 78-82 degrees. Can do some more covering to help with the temp. Also have 100 gallon sump and all tanks are connected underground.
We live in San Antonio and would like some more input from those more experienced than us. Thanks.

Comment by Bryan Acred on May 8, 2012 at 8:53am

Mike,

Sorry about the loss of fish. What are your water readings at now? Are the koi still alive? How long were you without power? I am in Blanco and we lost power only a short amount of time. I hope your Bio bed wasn't completely ruined.

I'd like to see your system sometime. I work in South Austin.

Comment by Bryan Acred on May 7, 2012 at 6:36am

Randall , Could you provide the link to those pumps that will switch to battery back up if ac goes out?

Comment by Mike Simmons on May 6, 2012 at 12:50pm

Damn it. My system has been well cycled and going for about 2 years now.

My 2yro catfish died last night, but the koi survived (but are unhappy).

All 15 of them died. 6 of them at 18". deadcatfish.JPG

Water was low, and power went out (GCFI tripped) during a rain storm.

Postmortem chemistry:  pH 6, Nitrite 0.25, Ammonia 0.5, phosphates 10+

Not enough dissolved O2? Electrocution??? I dont understand.

Comment by Greg Dillon on May 6, 2012 at 9:36am

PH is 6.8, Ammonia and Nitrite is 0, and Nitrates are less than 5 ppm.  I did add additional aeration and they seem to be responding favorably to that. 

Comment by Rick Op on May 4, 2012 at 8:16pm

Don't wait, aerate!

Comment by Greg Dillon on May 4, 2012 at 5:41pm

Anybody have any experience in ridding their goldfish of Ick?  My system has cycled and everything was growing great but then the fish started dieing off.  All of the water tests are within the safe range but every day I am losing a couple of fish.  Down to 3 fish left in the system.  Should I completely drain it all out and refill and start over?  Any suggestions?

Comment by Christina V on March 25, 2012 at 6:22am

Really interested in setting up a system for veggies and tilapia in Lubbock, Texas. Anybody got any info on local suppliers? Thanks in advance!

Comment by Patti Taylor on March 22, 2012 at 11:09pm

and 100% ammonia from ace hardware of course .

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