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Author:  kjdavi [ Nov 16th, '11, 02:01 ]
Post subject:  Hello from Stuart, FL
Hi all,

I am new to aquaponics. I played around with a few ideas, methods and settled on a fill / drain system using an IBC container. The system has been up for just about 30 days. I am raising tilapia that I caught in a friend's pond and am initially growing a variety of lettuce per the suggestion of a local hydroponics store.

Everything appears to be going well excepting a very high nitrate level. I posted to the fish board with the hope that somebody can offer some help.

I'm glad to find this forum.

Keith

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Author:  stucco [ Nov 16th, '11, 07:01 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Stuart, FL
Howdy kjdavi! Do fish from that yak?
Author:  arbe [ Nov 16th, '11, 07:09 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Stuart, FL
High nitrAte means add more plants. High nitrITe means add sea salt to reduce effect on fish and don't feed until it is 0 (or close too 0).
Author:  kjdavi [ Nov 16th, '11, 09:46 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Stuart, FL
Thanks for the info.

In my single days, my buddies and I would go on river camping trips. It saw a bit of fishing back then but has since been retired. It doesn't get much use anymore....since the kids.
Author:  stucco [ Nov 16th, '11, 10:02 ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello from Stuart, FL
I love paddling/fishing in your area…there is some of the best scenery and snook in the state. If you ever make it up this way {right off of 95 in Malabar} PM me to stop by for a visit.
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