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This system was a system I inherited for “hydro”ponics so I took the top tray and set it on an aquarium, turning it into “aqua”ponics.
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long story short, i’m starting an Aquaponics System (if you know anything about aquaponics, or want the full story, look here; http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkDbnzh__5QaGve17HDtdG_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100503183739AAygV8y ). i THOUGHT we had a 10 gallon tank, but i guess my mom got rid of it. oh well, there’s a 10 gallon tank at petsmart for $30 so i guess i’ll get that. moving on, i already have 2 minnows i’m attached to. if we don’t take them home he’s feeding them to the turtle or going fishing with them. so i’m keeping the minnows. but i obviously need a lot more fish for a 10 gallon tank, and i don’t want 3948 minnows. so what "exciting" (colorful) fish can i add to my system, that won’t eat my minnows? what about guppies? tetras? mollies? i like smaller fish better, but they don’t have to be small…but i’m assuming bigger fish will eat my minnows.
so what are my options? thanks!
oh, and i’m not looking for super expensive fish. just fish from petsmart.
I’m not sure, but I think the water parameters for minnows and the fish you listed are a bit different. I believe the minnows are cold water fish, and the others you listed from Petsmart are tropical. I could be wrong though….just stick to the minnows. Maybe you should just consider making their home look nice?
Product DescriptionImagine a sustainable closed loop farming system that is completely self-sufficient, economically viable, environmentally friendly and scalable to the point that it could help insure that the world’s future food needs are met. That is the realization that a bevy of sustainable agriculture entrepreneurs are working toward by experimenting with and embracing aquaponics.
I show how I constructed my Aquaponics System using a 330 gallon tote and 55 gallon barrel. Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. Aquaculture being the process of growing fish and hydroponics is growing plants with just cycled water.
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An aquaponic system utilizes nitrogen from fish waste to feed plants. When looking at a normal fertilizer for plant growth there are 3 chemicals that are typically listed; nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.
Is there any way to raise the phosphorous and potassium in the system without harming the fish?
Can you add blood/bone meal (or anything else) to the grow bed, or will it result in a poisonous environment for the fish?
Most aquaponic systems are designed to utilize plants and fish that are productive under the conditions of the fish excrement alone without the need to add other things like phosphorous or potassium which would require more intensive filtration or monitoring methods. Some systems might allow for that and could be converted to grow plants or fish that can withstand higher levels or more expensive filtration or closer monitoring but for the most part, the systems are designed to grow limited types of plants and fish. You could check out this link which has number of sources listed for further information and some companies have workshops you can attend to learn more.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/aquaponic.html
"Aquaponics is particularly successful for growing leafy crops like lettuce, herbs, chives, spinach, arugula etc. because of the high nitrogen content in the water.
Other food crops do well including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, beans, peas, squash and melons, but these fruiting plants may not produce as high a yield as with hydroponics only systems where higher levels of phosphorous and potassium may be maintained. These minerals may be added to the water adequately to raise these crops within an aquaponic system providing its addition is monitored properly."
http://diyaquaponics.com/veggies.php
http://shiningstarbuilders.com/Aqua_HydroPonics2.html
Product DescriptionFixtures that will accept the EqualizerTM: Cool Sun, Cool Sun XL, Super Sun 2, Yield Master 6″, Great White, Magnum XXXL 6″, Magnum XXXL 8″, Large Convertible, Yield Master 4″, 8″ & 10″, Agrotech, Agrotech – Magnum, Vertizontal, Silver Sun, Econowing, and Blockbuster 6″ and 8″.
A proof of concept for a somewhat self-sustaining Aquaponics System. The system is powered by a photovoltaic panel to charge a 12 volt battery. A water pump and air pump will run off of the battery – all DC. An Arduino board controls the water pump, switching it on for a short period of time because it draws the most power and I don’t need to flood the grow box continuously.
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Product DescriptionFixtures that will accept the EqualizerTM: Cool Sun, Cool Sun XL, Super Sun 2, Yield Master 6″, Great White, Magnum XXXL 6″, Magnum XXXL 8″, Large Convertible, Yield Master 4″, 8″ & 10″, Agrotech, Agrotech – Magnum, Vertizontal, Silver Sun, Econowing, and Blockbuster 6″ and 8″.
Does anyone know why baby/young leaves curl in an aquaponics system? Or just curl in general??
I don’t know about in an Aquaponics System…but in general it would be due to a lack of water. When a plant leaf curls the surface area which is exposed is reduced so less water will evaporate out of the leaf. It can also help to increase the boundary area around the stomata (assuming the leaf curls toward the stomata) which means that less evaporation will occur from open stomata but the plant will still be able to exchange gases with the environment.
Not sure if this will help but might get you on the right track…
An Aquatic Eco-Systems Technician describes the AES Aquaponics System which can be setup for personal or commercial use. Designed and engineered to be scaled to your output needs.
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