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KismetChan
04-15-2016, 08:31 AM
I am new to aquaponics and have very limited space because I live in an apartment but I was determined to give it a try. After about 2 weeks of getting things together it's finally completed. My herbs went into the grow beds about 3 days ago and are doing really well. Questions and comments are welcome!

Fish tank: 55 gallons with an under-gravel filter to keep things circulating - also adds extra oxygen
Water perimeters: ammonia, nitrate, nitrite levels are all 0 // PH is a little high at 8.2 but the fish seem really happy and are eating well.
Pump: 300 GPH Active Aqua
Grow beds: washed pea gravel and red crawlers
Plants: various herbs

Thank you!

http://www.diyaquaponics.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4914&stc=1 http://www.diyaquaponics.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4917&stc=1
My grow beds are filled with pea gravel and have red crawlers in each one.

http://www.diyaquaponics.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4915&stc=1
My set up is really simple, the pump runs every 45 minutes and floods the grow beds. I used PVC to make the connections.

http://www.diyaquaponics.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4916&stc=1
Grow beds draining right into the fish tank stocked with 40 comet goldfish. Fish tank is 55 gallons.

jvision
04-18-2016, 03:25 PM
Looks good! You should be able to get some fruiting plants (tomatoes, peppers, etc) once the system matures a bit. Take advantage of the sunlight! :)

KismetChan
04-19-2016, 05:53 AM
Thanks! I'm at day 10 and all my herbs are still looking good - even grown. I was afraid I would loose some from transplant shock.