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| Author: | ryant-182 [ Mar 26th, '14, 10:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Best aquaponic plants in need of minimal lighting. |
I am trying to find what the best growing plants are for a small aquaponic system. I am looking to convert small hang-off-the-side tank filters into small systems. I have heard cutting the bottom off of romain stalks and putting them in water with almost no additional lighting will grow nicely. I am looking for other fruits, vegies, and herbs that will do well in a constant flow system and not need more than indirect light. |
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| Author: | Bobby k [ Apr 11th, '14, 22:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best aquaponic plants in need of minimal lighting. |
LETTUCE and leafy greens need little light....herbs do ok too, just check the seed packs they tell what kinda light, get low light stuff but I use a 8 tube T5 light over my lettuces about 2' away and only run 4 of them 200 watts and my lettuce never stretches for the light... |
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| Author: | ryant-182 [ Apr 13th, '14, 07:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best aquaponic plants in need of minimal lighting. |
Thanks! Ive seen some systems that just have herbs and veggies floating in the same tank as the fish. What would work best with that? I see alot of betta fish bowls with a plant just placed inthere and the water is crystal clear and the plant is healthy as can be. |
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| Author: | BenBrewcat [ Apr 14th, '14, 00:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best aquaponic plants in need of minimal lighting. |
Do you only want to do edibles? There are lots of semi-shade plants that would take up lots of nitrates: philodendron, spider plants, ferns, swedish ivy, etc. |
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| Author: | ryant-182 [ Apr 16th, '14, 02:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best aquaponic plants in need of minimal lighting. |
I would much rather do edibles but if not it is not that big of a deal. What ever gets the water clean! |
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