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My first system. Finally seeing some bacterial growth in the bed since I moved it up from the bsmt. Ammonia level is dropping and nitrites are up. Nitrates too. PH has dropped from 8.4 to 8.0. Started seeds in the upper bed in a tray w/rock wool. I'm officially hooked.
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Comment by Jonathan Farrand on November 13, 2011 at 4:28pm
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I seek the cold basement. I am using goldfish and growing cold hardy plants.
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Comment by Bill Moore on November 13, 2011 at 10:04am
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My basement is running an average 67-68F, so it may be warm enough and it gets some south light through small window. I am planning to add some reflective mylar space blankets as curtains to improve reflectivity.
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Comment by david day on November 13, 2011 at 9:50am
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Hi Bill, I think a combination of these 2 factors. Could not get the temp above 60-62 down there and the only light it got was from my grow/ work lights. I pretty much refuse to heat the basement of my house like that since it is 100 yrs old and does not hold heat well! I added ammonia on Oct 28th so the whole cycling process is pretty green but it has definitely accelerated since bringing it up. Average temp is 70-72.
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What do you think was the issue with bacteria development in the basement? Too dark? Too cool? Curious since I started my system in the basement, as well.
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