EG-thanks, gonna do the bucket test this week.
Gary-raft tanks huh? Dang it, now ya got me rethinking things! lol
RS-thanks for the invite!
EG-thanks, gonna do the bucket test this week.
Gary-raft tanks huh? Dang it, now ya got me rethinking things! lol
RS-thanks for the invite!
I'm rethinking the layout... I got 2 more 115 gallon reservoirs and 2 100gph pumps. Instead of the 12 botanicare growbeds I'm using the 6 I have and 5 of these that Gary pointed out. That should make 1,690g of gb to 1,100g of ft. Still got a ways to go...
I meant 1,000gph pumps, oops. The greenhouse is going up in a week. pics to come...Originally Posted by ellistattoo
Hi ET,
Don't be too concerned about trying to meet the 1:2 fish tank volume/grow bed volume ratio (assuming that's what prompts your "still got a ways to go" comment. Your system is still capable of producing more fish than you'll be able to eat......given its overall size.That should make 1,690g of gb to 1,100g of ft. Still got a ways to go...
If you incorporate some simple solids removal devices, you'll make it even more productive and resilient.
Gary
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Good to know, I think I'll just stick with those figures and go with additional filtration. By the way, thanks for dropping this little nugget on the LEAP thread...
Much better than what I was envisioningThe easiest way to clean them is to use a water lance.....poking it into the gravel media.....to dislodge any sediment which can be flushed from the system.
Hi ellistatto
The system you describe sounds great. Looking forward to seeing photos and your progress. I am sure you will have fun.
Cheers
joey
Starting to learn google sketchup. This is a rough layout of what I'm going to build. The greenhouse dimensions are 24'x36'. Still have a ways to go as far as designing the system and learning sketchup. Just thought I'd post up my "progress"...
what kind of sump tank are you going to use...?
RS_-I'm not sure yet, that's why I haven't put one in. The fish tank will be a 1,100 gallon water storage tank from TSC, I guess I could use a buried stock tank for the sump. Btw, I am MORE than receptive to suggestions...
How about two sumps?
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