G33k Speak
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Is there any differece in using TDS readings when it comes to aquaponics??
I have 4 goldfish and a pleco in a 20 gallon tank and I had supplemented with Botanicare products.
My first TDS reading was 1800+ .
The plants were in veg, and seemed to be doing really well.
Should I keep it at 1800ish unless I see problems???
I was actually suprised at the level being that high- even without supplimental nutes, the 4 or 5 fish seem to be keeping the TDS #'s above 1600, so I'm hesitant to add more fish in the 'traditional' over-stocking method.
If I had 8 fish, would I be running a 3200TDS??
and I saw the UVI study that recommended a pH of 7!!
I've run @ 5.2-5.5 for 18 months with botanicare and didn't even know it- but the plants did great.(no fish- str8 hydro)
anyone running a high pH- like around 7?? I try to stick to 6-6.2.
I have 4 goldfish and a pleco in a 20 gallon tank and I had supplemented with Botanicare products.
My first TDS reading was 1800+ .
The plants were in veg, and seemed to be doing really well.
Should I keep it at 1800ish unless I see problems???
I was actually suprised at the level being that high- even without supplimental nutes, the 4 or 5 fish seem to be keeping the TDS #'s above 1600, so I'm hesitant to add more fish in the 'traditional' over-stocking method.
If I had 8 fish, would I be running a 3200TDS??
and I saw the UVI study that recommended a pH of 7!!
I've run @ 5.2-5.5 for 18 months with botanicare and didn't even know it- but the plants did great.(no fish- str8 hydro)
anyone running a high pH- like around 7?? I try to stick to 6-6.2.