Tag Archives: cycling fish tanks

Images of Nitrification

Posted on 04/18/2011 by

Every tank has to go through a startup cycle, or nitrification process. This is a process in which a buildup of fish waste, which becomes ammonia, causes a natural bacteria to develop that turns the ammonia into nitrites. These nitrites … Continue reading →

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Images of our Aquaponics System

Posted on 03/02/2011 by
Building the tank from a 275gal food storage tank. (Cutting the metal fram)

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Here is a photo journal of our aquaponics setup. A picture is worth a thousand words, so enjoy the story! Continue reading →

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Cycling a Fish Tank

Posted on 02/21/2011 by

This is the process that fish tanks go through when they’re first set up. Typically it takes 4-6 weeks for the process to complete itself. During that time, regular testing and care is needed to sustain the fish. Ammonia The … Continue reading →

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