RE: Small Models

m.ratcliffe — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:59:48 GMT

Yes I have a good cheap solution to that problem, Like most products you can get the same thing marketed to different markets with a massive price difference. I use a fridge active carbon filter, they will run you about £5. the slower you pull the water thru the filter the better it can do its job, I run mine at 1L/min and usually leave it in for a year.

Another good point here is that you can use pneumatic fittings and 1/4" [check the inlet size for filter] pipe for the rest of your system, the fittings are cheap and will allow you to split off, mount to a wall etc.

First hit on British ebay, you are sure to find cheaper with a little searching:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-In-Line-Fridge-Water-Filters-Compatible-with-Samsung-Daewoo-LG-etc-/251512455236?hash=item3a8f4f8044

Also, Just check you do actually have chlorine in the water, here at my address we dont have it 80% of the time it is added at random times when something bad is found in the water supply.

RE: Small Models

m.ratcliffe — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:40:35 GMT

The Hydratron will make a great bacteria bed, plenty of surface area for it to live on.

Dont forget you will need to build the bacteria up before putting the fish in and feeding them, you can buy some "start up" bacteria from a aquaponics store, but I find a weak solution of urine works just as well to get the beds activated. Also if your water has any chemicals added to make it safe to drink you will need to filter it, or let it stand for a long time before adding it to your aquaponics, or it will kill the good bacteria in your system.