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Forum: Members Systems Topic: bcotton's ferrocement system |
| greenanchor |
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Posted: May 22nd, '13, 05:00
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If you can get hold of a little bentonite and mix it in with your GB cement, it's good for giving
The finish a little more resistance to seepage. |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: JT's Wicking Bed Project |
| scotty435 |
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Posted: May 22nd, '13, 03:46
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Good work JT  . My toms are about the same as yours but your peppers are way furthur along than mine, just starting to get blooms here.
DecalsbyJT wrote: 2 to 2 1/2' deep should not be a problem.. but if you go higher you may need a little more support
jT
Thanks for the info on the growbeds JT |
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Forum: Aquaponics F.A.Q. Topic: HELP HOW TO I SIPHON TO A HIGHER ELEVATION |
| Octoponic |
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Posted: May 22nd, '13, 02:37
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| ok so I used 2 4" pipes connected to a 3/4 tee and ran 3/4 pipe down to the FT good news is it works it creates enough suction to draw water bad news is it draws much less than the siphon out so my guess is I need to create more area inside my gravity suction ... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: City Roots first system |
| CityRootsFarm |
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Posted: May 22nd, '13, 00:33
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I have salted too 2ppt but yeah they are eating a lot more than I think they would.
Rip since you are a maxi crop user what is a good dosage?
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: Mattltm's indoor/outdoor system |
| mattltm |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 23:47
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| ... for the 110mm SLO outlet... http://www.m0lmk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130521_153432.jpg SLO connector hole cut. Not the neatest but it's good enough. I used a dremel with a speed cutter bit to cut the IBC... http://www.m0lmk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130521_153643.jpg SLO tank ... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: City Roots first system |
| CityRootsFarm |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 23:11
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| ... mean like .5 ppm. My ammonia is less than .25 and nitrites are still off the charts. Any ideas? Also I think I need to add some maxi crop what's a good ratio to add it? Fish are happy and I can already see some growth in a few which is crazy because I am only feedeing every other day. I think I ... |
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Forum: Fish Species Topic: What type for fish for fish meal |
| Zubin |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 21:31
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Replies: 3
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| ... fresh water fish are: catfish, tilapia and carp. All of these species require minimal maintenance and grow quickly when fed well and raised in good environmental conditions. These fish can, generally, be raised to a harvestable size in less than 2 years and even as little as 6 months, depending ... |
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Forum: General System Discussions Topic: Strange thing with green water and test readings |
| arbe |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 20:37
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Replies: 10
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| Also... I have no filtration, just a grow bed. Can you explain why a GB isn't enough since I thought it was a bio filter, and quite a good one at that! Your growbed is your filtration. You will need at least 100 litres of filtration for every 3kgs of fish (that is harvest size. Assuming ... |
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Forum: General System Discussions Topic: Strange thing with green water and test readings |
| andytandreou |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 19:30
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Replies: 10
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| ... :headbang: Also... I have no filtration, just a grow bed. Can you explain why a GB isn't enough since I thought it was a bio filter, and quite a good one at that! |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: Curious' 1st system |
| Charlie |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 19:28
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Replies: 77
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| Hi curious, Im not very good with plant issues sorry so Im not sure on the transplanted chilli. Hopefully someone will chime in for you. Wheres Mr Damage? :) Anyways, what I can say are your levels are really good. PH is perfect and nitrates ... |
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Forum: Hardware Topic: growing mediums |
| The Steve |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 19:21
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Replies: 4
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| ... that goes into more details: http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2509 I'm using it in the side yard system. So far so good, but it's a new set up so still early days. :) |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: starting to get impatient |
| Charlie |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 19:09
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| :laughing3: All good Mantis. Its shows you are passionate. Nothing wrong with that. I think the words impatient and aquaponics dont go well together and it breaks me to see the result of this year after year. If I learnt anything ... |
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Forum: Hardware Topic: IBC Fish tank Lid |
| jayendra |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 18:29
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Replies: 3
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I'm wondering what people construct their lids from?
I know that Mantis uses modwood.
I've seen nets and metal grates.
I was thinking about pallet wood but not sure thats a good idea for run off (pine or hardwood)
I want to make it so I can walk on it.
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Forum: Hardware Topic: growing mediums |
| mickmcgl |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 14:31
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Replies: 4
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| hi i was wondering about the pros and cons of using scoria as a grow bed media. As a plumber i use it a lot so have access to it at good price. it is very porous so lots of surface area for bacteria. |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: All advice appreciated!!! |
| Journeyman |
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Posted: May 21st, '13, 08:02
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Replies: 3
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| I have a 2400 gpm sump pump Is that a typo? Or do you have your own sub-station to power a 144,000 gallons per hour pump? :D Solids removal is a good thing - have you set it up with a drain in the bottom so you can easily remove the collected solids? Also you could make yourself a waste mineraliser ... |
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