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Noddysevens
 Post subject: Noddy's First System
PostPosted: Sep 9th, '13, 13:24 
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hi BYAP peeps,

Ok so this is a follow on from my introduction thread.. I will not be detailing as regularly as possible the updates, events and issues with my system as they occur.

So getting down to business.. The system so far..

Pump: 1000L/hr pondmaster
Ft: 50L tub
Sump: 50L tub
GB: 65L fibreglass container with "drainage gravel" media
CHIFT PIST design, with a bell syphon flood and drain cycle of approx 10 mins, 24/7
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Since then I have glued everything together and have planted my tomato, capsicum, lettuce and basil seedlings...
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Next step is the cycling and fish equipment...
I'm looking at:
100w heater from Aquaone..
136L/h air pump
2 Silver perch

All I need now is my freshwqater test kit and i'll start the cycling process :)
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 Post subject: Re: Noddy's First System
PostPosted: Sep 9th, '13, 14:08 
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Good use of the BBQ :D
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Haha yea until I need to cook on it.. and that's the Fish tank on there!!
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Use it an excuse to replace it with a outdoor kitchen....
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 Post subject: Re: Noddy's First System
PostPosted: Sep 9th, '13, 16:39 
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Great use of available stuff used on your system mate, just don't forget to move the the Ft before the next Bar B Q.
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Nice one. You could run barra if you put the BBQ on al low heat lol
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Haha yea it could be awkward if I fired up the BBQ with the tank still there.. Unless I wanted melted plastic and boiled fish for lunch. I'm looking for a rack to put it on for a more permanent setup
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 Post subject: Re: Noddy's First System
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And I thought about trying that, but i reckon that's wishful thinking.
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System update: 24hours after planting

The lettuce has already responded and straightened up!! :mrgreen:

It's great to see a good response, and that tells me about about the local tap water pH
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SYSTEM UPDATE:

Ok so today I timed the f&d cycle and the results are:
5mins18s to start water in standpipe
9s for siphon to start
43s to drain GB
Total cycle time: 6mins 10secs

What this means.. The system cycles 233 times a day or 3.9 times/hour

Does this sound like a good cycle/turnover rate?
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 Post subject: Re: Noddy's First System
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System update:

Ok so more pics to come... Just need to get to a computer...

So it has been over a week now since planting, the lettuce has doubled in hight and the rest are slowly responding.

Still no fish as I'm waiting to get a freshwater test kit and the last pieces of equipment for the FT..

Maybe in a week or two..

I have been doing a bit of peeponics, but now I've noticed the tomato and basil are yellowing, which I'm thinking is the first signs of a nitrogen deficiency. So I went to buy some seasol, couldn't find it and decided on maxicrop. As I have approximately 150L of total water volume I put, 1/3 of a capful or 3ml I will see how the plants respond in a week. By then I will have my test kit and I can get a clearer picture of what's going on.
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Ok so I know.. Pics or it didn't happen.. So here they are:

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The Basil

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 Post subject: Re: Noddy's First System
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Here is the maxi crop I'm using:
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And I've put a lid on both the sump and FT..
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