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Forum: Hardware Topic: Bio Filter - is there a need? |
| Henrymac |
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Posted: May 24th, '13, 09:31
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| Is there a need to filter the water through a bio filter? I see people on here run their water through some really elaborate filters to try and clean the water. I came across a filter that claims to keep the water healthy by using bacterias. Let me know ... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: TCLynx Bought The Farm |
| TCLynx |
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Posted: May 24th, '13, 08:45
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Replies: 590
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| ... the word and get it funded and I'll try to work in as many of the good Ideas I can figure out how to do as I can. Or if it is successful I can see about making the more interactive web site kind of stuff for it later (I would probably need to hire help to do some of the more complex coding ... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: what media is best for growing faster? |
| Charlie |
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Posted: May 24th, '13, 08:00
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| I have used pea gravel, hydroton and blue metal and I cant see any difference between them all in plant growth. |
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Forum: Fish Topic: Tilapia not eating |
| jgrogan |
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Posted: May 24th, '13, 06:33
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Replies: 4
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| ... tried several different commercial fish pellets; same result with all. I keep the tank covered and only uncover to feed/observe the fish; they do seem to "run for cover" when I remove the cover and/or they see any movement. |
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Forum: General System Discussions Topic: help Deciphering water readings? |
| mohawk |
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Posted: May 24th, '13, 05:05
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Replies: 10
Views: 104
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| ... an accurate test because the things you are testing for are constantly being created and consumed., Use your tests as more of a monitor., If you see something starting to get out of whack., it doesnt mean the world is coming to an end., Just means something is changing in the system that requires ... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: TCLynx Bought The Farm |
| Bob H |
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Posted: May 24th, '13, 01:14
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Replies: 590
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| ... thing would be clickable links to organizations and companies such as BYAP , material suppliers, fish sources........etc It will be interesting to see what you come up with. Anyway good luck with the book! |
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Forum: General System Discussions Topic: Algae turf scrubber full sustainability. |
| Keithqueef |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 22:14
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Replies: 39
Views: 315
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| ... system balanced even more. Hate answering questions do your own research im giving u the info theres a patent on it go to any aquarist forum and see how theyve tooken over even to.rid algae out of huge ponds and onto the screens because like i.said air water ratio is higher and there for out ... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: Charlie's 2nd System |
| Charlie |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 20:32
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Replies: 961
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| I haven't checked out your system before Charlie (a major oversight on my part considering your high standing here) and I'm stoked to see someone using concrete formwork. Should be plenty strong enough for FT and GBs and nicely priced too. Guessing a liner or epoxy sealant would be the go ... |
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Forum: General System Discussions Topic: Algae turf scrubber full sustainability. |
| RupertofOZ |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 20:17
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Replies: 39
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Ah..OK.. I see where you're coming from....
Along the lines of... "it's a naturally balanced eco-system"....  |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: Gordon's Crater |
| RupertofOZ |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 20:05
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Replies: 51
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Yep, your pH drop is consistent with the nitrification cycle....
The difference between the pH in the tank.. and grow bed.... is probably also a reflection (as noted) of that nitrification...
Kind of kewl to actually see it measured... but of absolutely no consequence... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: Nats blue barrel system |
| nat |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 19:09
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Replies: 165
Views: 12406
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| ... strait into the tank best not to try sealing it. All the systems iv Done haven't needed any welding or heat gun that was just for fun. you can see that system in the background of the last photo. And yes to make the circle i did flip the stencil but instead of sharp corners at the join i rounded ... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: Charlie's 2nd System |
| Bodgy |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 18:25
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| I haven't checked out your system before Charlie (a major oversight on my part considering your high standing here) and I'm stoked to see someone using concrete formwork. Should be plenty strong enough for FT and GBs and nicely priced too. Guessing a liner or epoxy sealant would be the go ... |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: My backyard system (Adelaide) and future plans |
| MartinC |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 17:44
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Replies: 19
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Hi Steve,
That's a great looking system. Nice to see how you're progressing.
Regards, Martin. |
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Forum: Members Systems Topic: The Hopefulls |
| The Hopefulls |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 16:37
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Replies: 474
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Hey KE does that mean you can fit more in the tank  Hope they grow well for you.
Have spent a couple of weeks developing strawberry towers. At this stage they are hydroponic, we shall see how they go |
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Forum: General System Discussions Topic: help Deciphering water readings? |
| Charlie |
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Posted: May 23rd, '13, 13:50
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Replies: 10
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| ... have a read of BYAP's run down on the nitrogen cycle http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/information/the-nitrogen-cycle/ In the below graph, you can see what happens as the nitrogen cycle developes. Ignore the days and values as these will be different in every system depending on a multitude of ... |
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