RaptoRcommentedweek 166 years ago
Its definitely a big learning curve but so interesting. Any wuestions illmb3 glad to answer!
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1st Aquaponic test run
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Week 10
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20
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RaptoR6 years ago
So the fimming didnt work well on Jack. Mustve missed it and decided to do another topping on it to see if itll split better. Adjusted the training wires daily and it's forming nicely. Getting some really odd shaped leaves from the new growth but i guess its due to the fimming stress.same rounded leaves as in the beginning of the grow. Ive also cut down on the nutrient supplement feed and only give 50ml every second day or so to help with the stressing and the topping. The other plants ive got growing are doing really well and they all split very well on the topping. All the fish are still alive an the pH levels are coming down slowly. Dont really want to add anything to help with the pH now as everything is still alive and id like to keep it that way!! I have also added a extra light, nothing spectacular , only a 50 watt LED soft spot light that I plan on using as a vegetation light in future. Plan on splitting the box and making a veg box for a good mother plant or two.... Growth is slow but getting there, if compared to other grows thats 10 weeks into veg... Guess its down to too many plants, small fish and some early mistakes on the transplants... Also me being away and not being able to help much when im at work....
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Morbiddavecommentedweek 16 years ago
This is what I love about grow diary, you get to meet people who like push things to the next level. Good luck fellow grower and Iโll be dropping in regularly to see how your getting on
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@Morbiddave,
Thanx. Next level hey! Im jumping in on the deep end here... But ill learn real fast!
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Captain_7commentedweek 166 years ago
So cool. Iโve was researching aquaponics this week and want to set up a system! Iโll have to read through your diary and will be back with some questions for sure.
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MG2009commentedweek 66 years ago
Keep Growing we all learn from each other's misfortune, and success,other plants look fine. Jack may have been a bad seed,it happens and we grow on till we get it .you are doing fine don't let a little mistake get you down. You are your diarys creator so keep creating bro๐
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MG2009commented6 years ago
@RaptoR,
Wishing you all the best keep up the great work.
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@MG2009,thanx for the words of confidence bro. Ill keep the diary running and hopefully I'll have a good harvest to show for it!
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MaryJaneUSAcommentedweek 96 years ago
Very interested in this aquaponics.
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MG2009commentedweek 66 years ago
I'm following if your growing !๐
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CRiSPrGrowcommentedweek 66 years ago
i'm liking the updates, keep em comen !
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@CRiSPrGrow,fo sho bro! Youll be welcome to drop in when you around! ๐
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CRiSPrGrowcommented6 years ago
@RaptoR, yeah but the law won t stop me from busten in for a smoke haha imma drop by in a couple months for a smoke of that home grown haha ez ๐
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@CRiSPrGrow, thanx bro. Yeah a glimmer of hope for SA. Now i can grow without worrying about cops kicking my door down!! ๐
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HighTVcommentedweek 16 years ago
What a lovely setup! ๐
Very nice work! hope it pays off come harvest time ๐ช
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HighTVcommented6 years ago
@RaptoR, Its all about figuring out the meta of your grow setup. Each grow will get healthier and healthier as you get use to it ๐ Your next grow will be better by week 11 than this one for sure
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@HighTV,Thanx for the words of confidence bro!!!... I am embarrassed about the size for the 11 weeks in veg , but its all new and tricky and Ill get there eventually!
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HighTVcommented6 years ago
@RaptoR, Well its looking just fine so far for a first grow.
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CRiSPrGrowcommentedweek 46 years ago
bro so interesting, hope you find the time to give us update on that set up and the fish lmao - instagram accounts for each fish man i'd follow that 10/10 gotta take care of prunnen those roots though, or are they set in soil?
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@CRiSPrGrow,I actually HATE working here ๐๐ ...but it pays the bills. Wishing half of my life away while im here.
Thanx man! The Jack and 2 of the others actually sprouted the day my daughter was born more or less! STOKED! and thanx for the compliment on the grow space. I am thinking of building another setup to the side using a SHIFT PIST setup to gain some headroom and to use as a flowering box. Then to use the current one as a veg box. Ive space enough for a few healthy mother plants in there. The whole setup is in my mancave flat downstairs so ive got space to play with. But Iยดll wait till after this harvest then modify the system a bit. All in good time!
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CRiSPrGrowcommented6 years ago
@RaptoR, man that's a trip and a half ! You've got my dream set up but I don't have the space! So jealous... And before I forget : CONGRATS ON THE LITTLE ONE TO THE BOTH OF YOUS! ๐ถ ๐
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@CRiSPrGrow,Thanx man. I try and find time to give updates weekly , but its a bit hard from work. See , I work away from home , at sea , in the West African Oil fields on 4 week rotations. So the 4 weeks im home they get a lot of love and attention , but when Iยดm at work they have to do their own thing. Hence me aiming for automation as best I can.
My wife helps me take some water readings and a photo here and there and I use this to update as best I can.But we also have a 1 month old baby girl at home , which takes up all off mommies time.
Another 2 weeks and Ill be home , then Ill get some fishies! As for the roots , they are set in soil. I just added a layer of hydroton over the soil so that the lights not dry out the soil layer too much.
Iยดll also be adding some red wrigglers to the system in a while to take care of dead roots for me and supplement the system.
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Med_in_Tropiccommentedweek 266 years ago
Very educational. Have you considered fish species that eats more and produces more nitrogen to keep up with the plant? Won't be pretty by get the job done.
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MG2009commented6 years ago
@RaptoR,
And you can harvest tilapia to sell, or eat.
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@Med_in_Tropic, to be honest, i am leaning alot more towards other fish. My tank cracked and Im gonna have to rebuild. Might as well try tilapia or other fish outside in a ICB container.
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MG2009commentedweek 166 years ago
Praying she is a girl๐
Wishing you luck.โ๏ธ
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MG2009commented6 years ago
@RaptoR,
Great looking forward to seeing it๐๐
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@MG2009,Thanx mate. I really hope shes a girl as well. Next grow will definitely be girls. Already have my fem seeds ready to go for the next one.GG4 Femz!
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CRiSPrGrowcommentedweek 116 years ago
when you gonna flip it man i can't hardly wait !
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CRiSPrGrowcommented6 years ago
@RaptoR, aight man i'll drop in and check ๐ Good luck out there man safe returns !
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@CRiSPrGrow,Me aswell mate. Wanna flip them when I get back home end of November. give them some more time to bush up a bit. Its been a very long Veg time...I feel embarrassed by the slow growth...but I suppose its the lights , the fish , number of plants...lots of factors. next grow should be a lot better.
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CRiSPrGrowcommentedweek 106 years ago
you're being a bit hard on the fish man, if anything i'd blame the lights, the fish are doing their best. last thing your settup needs kinda like a cherry on top is live ladybugs prevention amirite
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CRiSPrGrowcommented6 years ago
@RaptoR, haha all in good time all in good time
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@CRiSPrGrow,ladybugs, didnt even think of them!! On thr list of things to add. Worms and bugs. The fish are a bit small still. Nitrate levels stable at only 50ppms. Bigger fish, more ammonia, more nitrates. But yeah... The lights are also crap... Gotta save up for some better Solar.
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MG2009commentedweek 46 years ago
Looking great ๐what kind of fish would you use? Gold fish ? Koi?
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MG2009commented6 years ago
@RaptoR,
Lol, angel poop
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@MG2009, Im pretty happy with the growth...was thinking 2 weeks ago that Jack wouldnt pull through , but I guess the roots mustve made it to the wet zone.
I have quite a large tank , so definitely want a koi or 2 in there. But goldfish is very hardy and tough as well so ill stock up on a few of them as well. They can handle Ph spikes and temp changes well enough...and their cheap. But once the system is stable , say in six months ill invest in some more exotic fish...really want some angels in there , then I can say my MariJ was grown with Angel Poop!
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HighTVcommentedweek 156 years ago
I look forward to these updates =p such an interesting grow
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@HighTV,Thanx dude! Its all still rough around the edges but ill get it tuned in in time! This grow is only a test run to see whats what . Next will be much better!
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iMeuscommentedweek 56 years ago
Right on I want to see the end result, good luck my friend!
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@iMeus,Thanx mate. Im also looking forward to seeing what this system will yield.
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Green_Friends_Inccommentedweek 206 years ago
Definitely some sativa looking bud structures there man, exciting as usual !๐
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Schwagcommentedweek 66 years ago
I too like those updates. The fact your diary isn't flawless is one of the aspects that makes it worth following. As long as you keep Jack in the current light-regimen of 18-6 you will eventually get a decent harvest once you get those growth-parameters tuned in. You will also develop your agriculture-skills in the process.
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MG2009commentedweek 36 years ago
Keep it up you will get there.๐
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BigDaddyKcommentedweek 116 years ago
where is the fish?
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CRiSPrGrowcommented6 years ago
@RaptoR, i'm never growen without ladybugs again that's for sure great updates man, good luck at work ๐
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BigDaddyKcommented6 years ago
@RaptoR,Nature bro...awesome
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RaptoRcommented6 years ago
@BigDaddyK,mmmm never thought of it , im sure theyll chomp on the leaves , if they get hungry enough!!! Ill try it when Im home , chop up some trimmings. So far Im still learning the fish , basically need oxygenated water and food. Their poop is basically ammonia and they also breathe out ammonia , then I have two bacteria colonies established in the growbeds. One breaks down ammonia into nitrites , and the second breaks down the nitrites into nitrates aka nitrogen yummie plant food.The plants then removes the nitrogen from the water and the water is pretty much filtered when it siphons back into the tank. Its very interesting the deeper one goes into it. Worms and ladybugs is the next step up to make it more efficient.
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