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Daily Tasks For Aquaponics

Take pH, Ammonia, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature and Nitrite tests and

feed the fish at least 2 times a day. One time on weekends two if time

allows

pH is blue. Fill test tube to the bottom line (5 mL). Put 8 drops of solution

into the right hand side test tube. Record this reading.

7.0 is optimal

ammonia is yellow. Fill the test tube to the bottom line (5 mL). Put 3 drops

of solution into the right hand side test tube. Record this reading.

.5 is OK

Nitrite is pink. Fill test cube to line and add one packet of granules. Shakefor exactly one minute and allow to sit for 10 minutes before recording.

.1 is OK

Probe for the DO meter should have ONLY the blue cap removed. Turn the

meter to the on position. Set it in the tank and allow it to equalize before

reading and recording.

6.2 is optimal

Put the thermometer in the tank, allow to equalize and record temp.

69 is OK. Somewhere around 80 would be best.

Feed the fish and record it on the feed log

Scrub algae from sides and bottom of tanks with scrub brush. Scrub grids

with scrub brush

If you find any of these reading to be too far off from the previously

mentioned parameters, DO NOT FEED THE FISH. Let supervisor know

IMMEDIATELY.If the water is cloudy at all, DO NOT FEED THE FISH.

If any equipment does not seem to be functioning properly, let supervisor

know IMMEDIATELY.

It is also important to look over the house for any leaks in the plumbing and

consistency of water coming out of the grids.