Sprouting Table System In Aquaponics’ Side Flow
For our smaller backyard systems, we use a waterproof 4-foot by 8-foot sprouting table for germinating and growing out the sprouts. A sprouting table is a simple [Read more…]
Germination And Seed Testing
Germination And Seed Testing
Seeds don’t all germinate, and sometimes they don’t germinate at all. Let us explain: [Read more…]
Daily, Weekly, And Monthly Tasks In A Commercial Aquaponics System
Daily, Weekly, And Monthly Tasks In A Commercial Aquaponics System
Daily Tasks:
Feed The Fish:
The fish food we use is Rangen 1/8” floating catfish food. You can use any floating food that has about a 30% protein, 6% or more fat content, but TRY to find a fish food [Read more…]
Potential Startup Problems
Potential Startup Problems
FIRST: Too Much Ammonia Will Stop The System Startup! Your system will guaranteed fail to start if [Read more…]
Results Of Our Test Grows
Results Of Our Test Grows:
Positive Results Of Our Test Grows:
There’s a ton of stuff our aquaponics systems grow really well: basil, thyme, oregano, cilantro, Italian parsley, and other specialty herbs; all kinds of lettuces, chives, green onions, [Read more…]
Why We Don’t Build The Troughs Off The Ground
Why We Don’t Build The Troughs Off The Ground
This is why we don’t build the troughs “up off the ground to avoid bending over when working”. [Read more…]
How To Scale A System Larger Or Smaller
How To Scale A System Larger Or Smaller
If you want to build a system that is smaller or larger than ones in this manual, simply multiply the amounts and system numbers up or down proportionately, remembering that [Read more…]
Water Pumps And Flow Rate In The Vegetable Troughs
Water Pumps And Flow Rate In The Vegetable Troughs
The Aquatic Eco Systems/Pentair Aquatics catalog gives a great example of a “cheap” $259 water pump that only uses $813 more of electricity per year than the “expensive” $479 pump. So, be on the lookout [Read more…]
How To Determine If Your Troughs Need Additional Airstones
How To Determine If Your Troughs Need Additional Airstones
How to determine if your troughs need additional airstones: You can determine if you need aeration in your troughs by measuring the DO going into the trough, and comparing it to the DO going out, but the system must have mature plants [Read more…]
Aeration Requirements In The Fish Tank And Troughs
Aeration Requirements In The Fish Tank And Troughs
If you don’t feel like reading this whole post, and just “want the facts”, here they are: If the water exiting your fish tank has a DO of 5 or above, you’re good. If the water exiting your troughs has a DO of 4 or above,
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High Density Systems
High Density Systems
This is a looong post; we couldn’t figure out any sensible way to divide it into separate posts. It covers High Density aquaponics systems, which are systems that are designed to raise a maximum amount of fish. [Read more…]