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Nutrient deficency with Leaf Lettuce

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carson Miller Mar 4, 2015. 14 Replies 0 Likes

I'm running into an unidentified problem with the growth of leaf lettuce in my 100 gallon aquaponic system. The system operates with a 15 minute flood and drain cycle and contains expanded clay…Continue

Tags: brown leaves, discoloration, burning

Floating PlantIt Hydroton

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carson Miller Sep 17, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hi,Having just recovered from the mistake of adding gravel which contained limestone to my aquaponic grow bed, I recently purchased PlantIt's Clay Pebbles in the hopes that a viable media solution…Continue

Tags: media, plantit, hydroton, floating

Sprout spacing after broadcasting seeds

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carson Miller Aug 18, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi,I used the 'broadcasting seeds' method mentioned on the aquaponic source website to plant leaf lettuce a couple of weeks ago and the results have been great. So great, that many sprouts are…Continue

Tags: leaf, lettuce, bed, grow, seeds

Auto Siphon Not Stopping

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair Jul 30, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi,I've created an auto siphon that does not stop siphoning water at a grow bed flow rate of higher than 62 GPH. Is it possible that the pipe under the grow bed is too long? The pipe has since been…Continue

Tags: Siphon, Auto

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How did you find us?: Aquaponic Gardening Book

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: Yes

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): flood and drain media

How old is your system?: Just started

What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply): Goldfish, Tilapia

How big is your fish tank?: 100 Gallons

Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question): Eyes

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I'm an Electrical Engineering student working on automated aquaponics.