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I think I lost my Bio-filter. Help!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gregory J. Showalter Jan 2, 2014. 27 Replies 0 Likes

By no means am I an expert. Long story short, I live in NY. 3,000 gal in-ground pond 4.5 feet deep covered with a heated greenhouse. 1st winter with the greenhouse. around 40 channel catfish. Five…Continue

Ammonia-0 ppm, nitrites 5 or more ppm, nitrates a solid 5 ppm

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gregory J. Showalter May 22, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Last few days ammonia is getting gobbled up almost every day. Nitrites are high. Does it take some time once the nitrates appear for the nitrites to disappear?

Last year disaster, this year 1st time cycling.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex Veidel Jun 3, 2013. 18 Replies 0 Likes

First I want to thank Sylvia Bernstein for writing her book for with out it, I would be nowhere and second I can't thank those involved in this Forum enough! When you put so much time and effort into…Continue

Grow beds Not Draining Enough, Please Help!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gregory J. Showalter May 7, 2013. 18 Replies 0 Likes

Can anyone tell me whats going on? I'm in my 2nd year of aquaponics. Last year was a disaster but learned a lot. I have a flood and drain system with bell valve auto syphons. No fish yet (5/6/13).…Continue

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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?: 6 mos - 1 yr

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

How big is your fish tank?: 3,000 gal

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

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I'm a farmer at heart living in the sub-burns.