Getting some expert advice So yesterday we visited the local pet store to get some fish-friendly pH Down…you know, the one for aquariums and not for hydroponic systems (sulphuric vs phosphoric). OK, so we have not identified that dosing the system with phosphoric was a contributing factor to the ongoing malaise of the Barramundi, but … Continue reading
…OK, some people call them fruit… Today is Day 21 from planting the grow beds, and what changes there have been! We have seen good growth with everything pretty much, but especially with the tomatoes, the capsicums and the beans. All of these now have flowers, and fruit has set on the tomatoes and the … Continue reading
…and that’s a sad fact 😦 To date we have farewelled 24 fingerlings. Of course I have kept a chart (number, date and from which tank): Tank 1 (Jades)—7, Tank 2 (Jades)—5 and Tank 3 (Barras)—12. As I have no doubt mentioned before, it’s a bit of a balancing act, and out of 150+ fish … Continue reading
…and hope for balance and harmony Everything seems to be going OK with the aquaponics system. I think we have hit the aphids on the head, although I do have a rather awesome batch of Tomato Nightshade Tea ready and waiting if new troops arrive (faint echoes of evil laughing…). We have been happily watching … Continue reading
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