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Are all those vortex filters and high pressure pumps necessary? My system is considerably smaller than most (it fits in a small stealth cab) but I haven't had a need for sediment filters. I use a chift-pist (constant height in fish tank, pump in sump tank) setup because I had planned on making...

Most of the pet store food is designed to keep the water clean in fish tanks. The opposite is wanted in aquaponics, we want the nasty water. I also look for food that doesn't contain preservatives. No point growing organic if you are going to add in preservatives and other junk. A friend told me...

What kind of fish food are you using?

I have heard of people using pee in aquaponic setups. It doesn't take much and you need the bacteria established to break it down from ammonia to nitrates. Some even use it to get their systems cycled and started. I prefer fish poop for my ferts. Running my second aquaponics grow right now.