tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post6840606242478704077..comments2024-03-25T13:21:42.754+08:00Comments on Affnan's Aquaponics: Hydroton - Simple TestUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-3715874897924820622015-08-21T20:59:12.112+08:002015-08-21T20:59:12.112+08:00Thanks for the comment.
This was an old test, typ...Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />This was an old test, type of hydroton use at the time is not suitable for Aquaponics usage, since then I manage to get the correct type and it works without any problem. Affnan Aquaponicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746880089226731707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-27863458560420700062015-08-19T11:33:38.841+08:002015-08-19T11:33:38.841+08:00The water should drain just below the top of the r...The water should drain just below the top of the rock. Drop ya drain level.Bazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956860086069280721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-36591201523231481262010-03-22T22:43:50.996+08:002010-03-22T22:43:50.996+08:00@Dan, Yes its still floating. Maybe the type that ...@Dan, Yes its still floating. Maybe the type that I have is the wrong one. Hydroton in the picture is very light. It like 1/10 the weight of river pebbles.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739198757221045316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-30061636942942284912010-03-22T22:24:48.429+08:002010-03-22T22:24:48.429+08:00Is the Hydroton still floating? How much weight di...Is the Hydroton still floating? How much weight difference is there between "river gravel" and "Hydroton"? -Thanks DanDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020229995155321136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-78706431468398464982010-02-28T12:47:49.905+08:002010-02-28T12:47:49.905+08:00@Anon, I use pebbles. I mix 40% 5mm -7mm and 60% 1...@Anon, I use pebbles. I mix 40% 5mm -7mm and 60% 10mm -15mm pebbles. This is just a rough estimate. If you can get river gravel is much better.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739198757221045316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-5071836800292145162010-02-28T06:01:45.439+08:002010-02-28T06:01:45.439+08:00Hello Affnan, thank you for your blog. Very infor...Hello Affnan, thank you for your blog. Very informative and helpful!<br /><br />What type of medium (and what sizes) do you currently use in your grow beds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-60874353803094393462010-02-26T23:08:48.205+08:002010-02-26T23:08:48.205+08:00@Rasid, I see it available at aquarium shop, then ...@Rasid, I see it available at aquarium shop, then again its expensive and may not be feasible because we need alot for aquaponics.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739198757221045316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-7966564347594801172010-02-25T13:35:25.032+08:002010-02-25T13:35:25.032+08:00Hi Affnan, yes Leca is generic name for Hydroton a...Hi Affnan, yes Leca is generic name for Hydroton and it is the same, for the hydroton that not floating, it is for aquatic (aquarium plant)and the price is slightly higher around 20%. It name still hydroton but the package wrote word Aquatic. Sorry I have no picture and if I happen to passby that shop I will try to take photo. I just want to share info. Nice and infomative blog you have. Thanks.Rasidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-76771584768033283962010-02-24T14:33:02.909+08:002010-02-24T14:33:02.909+08:00@Rasid, just check Leca these is generic name for ...@Rasid, just check Leca these is generic name for Hydroton. Its the same thing.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739198757221045316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-79508660942927860172010-02-24T14:27:14.694+08:002010-02-24T14:27:14.694+08:00Any idea where I could get these Leca, or any pict...Any idea where I could get these Leca, or any picture of it can be found. It must be cost effective otherwise not economical for Aquaponics.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739198757221045316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845435143113442988.post-3168954121795947522010-02-24T13:42:01.064+08:002010-02-24T13:42:01.064+08:00If I not mistaken there is another type of hydroto...If I not mistaken there is another type of hydroton (Leca) use for aquarium which are not float but slightly smaller size.Rasidnoreply@blogger.com