Pump runs continously. It's better for the pump and helps areate the water. As far as the flood volume goes, it's adjustable to meet the need of the gravel...
The answer to that questions is yes. I do both. Some plants like peppers and cukes seem to get a better start in a grow cube or something like that. Things...
I forgot one very important thing. If you bring in plants from a nursery or a place like Lowes or Home Depot be sure to look them over very carefully. Had a...
The cost savings on this pump will be killed in a month or two of continuous duty at nearly 700 watts and about $40 per month to operate. I have a pump that...
I just recieved 100+ cherry shrimp from a friend. He doesn't know much about shrimp...and neither do I. I was wondering if anyone has used/intergrated them...
Is that what goes on with the outside of the flood tank is just as important as what goes on inside the flood tank. I found by having a 90 degree elbow and a...
Why do you feel you need to spray water onto the growbeds? I personally don't like the extra maintenance required on small openings for water distribution...
Really to second what Travis said... We created our system with a grid on top of the beds with small holes drilled down the length of the pipe. Everything...
David, Â Â What brand pump do you favor? Bill ________________________________ From: David Lains <davidlains@...> To: barrelponics@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
I also agree. I originally built my system exactly as in the barrelponics manual with the water splashing down on top of the gravel. I got tired of dealing...
Hi Bill The pump I was talking about was a dolphin Amp master es5500: Dolphin Amp Master ES5500   (Click for a larger view) Features Totally enclosed fan...
My first seeds I planted in hydroponics mesh baskets with Hydroton in them, and the beans did great, most of the cucumbers did OK, but the tomatoes sprouted...
Thanks for the tip David, I am looking for the pumps for the commercial greenhouse I am building after the first of the year and this pump looks good to me....
This pump has impressive specs with an attractive warranty. I have had good experience with the Multi-Duti Manufacturing, (www.mdminc.com) Sequence line of...
Great reference. The pumps offered have many benefits for our applications and are offered in sizes for tank culture or open pond. ... pump ... proof ... of ...
Hello Travis, Compare the quiet one. www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod-display.cfm?c=3578+4585+9849&pcatid+9849 I have used the 3000 & 4000 series of quiet...
Hi Travis It's $275 http://www.highdesertkoi.com ES 5500, 5500 gph @ 5 feet head, 286 watts, 2" Unions Included, $275 This is a slightly different brand than...
Hi Magnus, I don't know much about Cherry Shrimp, but a quick Google search yielded this page: http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/cherry_shrimp.shtml Will ... -- ...
Hi Chris You'll need water too ;) It sounds like you are taking a simple process and complicating it. That's a great way to learn, by all means let us know...
Could one "pasturize" the Duckweed Dip it in boiling water for a half a minute or a minute or use water at least 150 degrees for a couple of minutes? I...
I totally agree on letting the pump flow. If one restricts the flow it only makes the pump motor work harder (pulls more power) until the impellar cavitates....
Hey Bill, I miss my old goat barn. I had the aquaponics system, chicken production, rabbitry and goat dairy all in place at out last home. We sold it to get...
Hummmm, sounds like a new book/manual coming "cheese making for dummies" LOL Could even be a side group for rest of us. Wayi Would love to hear more about your...
... I put a 400 gallon trout tank in a doctors office and use a PRM7200 and really like it. I'll definately buy sequence pumps again but I think they really...
