Aquaponics Getting started.

[theremart]

RE: test results.

Not all "tests" are created equal. The liquid tests are better than the powder/tablet ones. Some salt/marine tests can only be used on salt water, while others which say salt water are not picky and can be used on fresh water.

One the tests results: once a system has been cycled, Ammonia and Nitrite should always show 0 - unless you change the load by adding more fish. Once the system is cycled, most people only test for Nitrate and only test for Ammonia and Nitrite, when there is something wrong or when they add to the load.

Savvypro,

Ya other boards that I posted this information agree with you, that my system is fully cycled, and things are functioning normally from the testing results that I posted.

I need more nutrients for the plants, so hope to get some to add to the mix soon.

I also agree that not all tests are the same. I have found wide variety of results when testing for PH with different test kits. I am very happy with the electronic one for PH, very consistant with a known PH test.

[theremart]

Aquaponics update Propagating, planting.

119 Planting seeds in aquaponics, and propagating.wmv - YouTube

[theremart]

Update.

120 Progress.wmv - YouTube

Have made some progress, and like the fact it is getting cooler here and the plants are growing / not just surviving.

[ashtweth]

WB man! been waiting for this got the flax crackers ready to eat and watch

[theremart]

RE Flax

WB man! been waiting for this got the flax crackers ready to eat and watch

Hi Ash,

Glad you enjoy these videos. The more I look at this the more I see how far I am from my goal of 1/3 food production. Think I am going to adopt another Aussie concept of wicking grow beds. They take no energy to run, and earthworms love them.

Wicking Beds – Water Efficient Gardening

Wicking Gardens at TSH - YouTube


Cheers, and go easy on that organic beer :-)

[theremart]

Awesome info on aquaponics free

Speakers « The Aquaponics Association

This has PDF's and links to those who are really in the know for aquponics.

FYI

[ashtweth]

thank you so much bro

Ash

[theremart]

Update

123 Wicking grow bed and Aquaponic update.wmv - YouTube

Wicking bed / aquaponic update. Had a week off and nice to get some relaxing time.

[Cherryman]

Update

Here a little update from my indoor aquaponics

Aquaponics indoor update fish tower - YouTube

[theremart]

Re: indoor setup.

Here a little update from my indoor aquaponics

Aquaponics indoor update fish tower - YouTube

Looks awesome.

how in the world does glass fish tower work? Water always seeks its own level I am wondering what do you call that? And how does that work.

[Cherryman]

Looks awesome.

how in the world does glass fish tower work? Water always seeks its own level I am wondering what do you call that? And how does that work.

Hi Mart,

It's very simple. Because no air can enter the top, the vacuum is stronger then the gravity.

And i've seen your blog about how to do it, pumps etc...

Just put a vase, bottle, glass, totally under water, turn it so the bottom is up, and lift it to the desired height.

Have fun.

[theremart]

Thank Cherry.

I just saw this on the other ap blog, blows my mind.


UPSIDE DOWN SINGAPORE FISH TANK - YouTube


So kool!

[theremart]

Update.

Aquaponics update - YouTube

[theremart]

Measuring my Talipia, after being in the AP for several months.

Talipia measurement - YouTube

The growth rate on this guy is impressive. Hope to get setup with a set of breeders for more fry.

[Cherryman]

Hey Mart,

A question, do you still grow Duckweed?

It seems to make good fish-food, and you can even simply autofeed it. Whit a shallow tray above the fishtanks, growing the weed and skimming a little every day.

Peace.