Adding Epsom Salt to Aquaponics Systems

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июл 2014
  • In this video, Dr. Nate Storey of Bright Agrotech discusses the proper way to add epsom salt to your aquaponics system. Learn more at: brightagrotech.com/how-to-supp...
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    Magnesium is Commonly Deficient in Most Systems
    Magnesium deficiency is arguably the most common deficiency. Luckily, it is also one of the simplest nutrients to supplement- you can supplement magnesium with Epsom Salt. This article will discuss how to supplement magnesium with Epsom Salt.
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Комментарии • 43

  • @MrStole96
    @MrStole96 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks alot cris, you are the only source of "real information" on these topics! Specially in serbia where nobody knows anything about aquaponisc. And i need to learn from my collage books . You sure speed things alot. Thank you again 😀

    • @milankastanojkovic1015
      @milankastanojkovic1015 6 лет назад

      I have spent months studying aquaponics and found a great resource at Keiths Ponics Site (check it out on google)

  • @JTBear
    @JTBear 10 лет назад +4

    As always your video on the topic was exactly what I needed to know!
    Thanks for another great clip Nate!

    • @ZipGrowInc
      @ZipGrowInc  10 лет назад +4

      Great to hear, JT Bear! Feel free to suggest other video topics if you have them. Also, have you been keeping up with our new podcast? podcast.brightagrotech.com | We're hoping to make it the best #aquaponics podcast out there!

    • @JTBear
      @JTBear 10 лет назад +1

      I'm betting it already is!

  • @danachoate5361
    @danachoate5361 10 лет назад +4

    I love your videos. My son and I are studying aquaponics systems together so we can build a very small one for a science fair project. Your videos have been very helpful to us in figuring out how an aquaponic cycle works. Thank you so much for your indepth look into aquaponics.

    • @ZipGrowInc
      @ZipGrowInc  9 лет назад

      Our pleasure.

    • @materialgirl338
      @materialgirl338 2 года назад

      Your welcome its actually called Kackey method. Tks for the comments good luck.

  • @andrewcyvas6327
    @andrewcyvas6327 Год назад +1

    Also helps increase the GH of the water which is good for cichlids and koi.

  • @bestfordkevin
    @bestfordkevin 7 лет назад +1

    can you talk some idea about how the sodium act in the system, normally the fish will be safe with salanity water but it seems the plant doesn't like, how to balance?

  • @15209091
    @15209091 4 года назад

    How often should we add the recommended dose? Before we find our unique required dose rate..

  • @eagle4life69
    @eagle4life69 10 лет назад +1

    Keep up the Great work. I am working to get my Son to do Auquaponics as a senior project in High School.

    • @ZipGrowInc
      @ZipGrowInc  10 лет назад

      Aquaponics/Hydroponics are both incredible learning tools!

  • @ghog63
    @ghog63 10 лет назад +4

    It probably doesn't make a difference but should I add the Epsom salt to the fish tank or the growing beds in my DWC system? Thanks for ALL the info and videos. You guys rock! Best aquaponics info source on the web by far.

    • @ZipGrowInc
      @ZipGrowInc  10 лет назад

      it doesn't much matter ghog63. I would recommend adding it to your sump or fish tank if possible.

    • @alexandriaskateteam
      @alexandriaskateteam 5 лет назад

      Will the Epsom Salt hurt the fish in my DWC setup?@@ZipGrowInc​

  • @bilpayne
    @bilpayne 10 лет назад

    is there any need to add Epsom Salt to RO water that's had CAL-MAG added

  • @MrEmperor3
    @MrEmperor3 7 лет назад +3

    How much is added if the tank= 20 gallons

  • @djrolex_7574
    @djrolex_7574 3 года назад

    Hi you have explained very well. But it would be really helpful if you could let know Im using DWC Aquaponics when we add Nutrient Solution in the tub will the fish get died?? Please advise me I'm the beginner for Aquaphonics

  • @angelanelson2619
    @angelanelson2619 4 года назад

    Can I made this in Miracle grow solution? I do hydroponically

  • @drpk6514
    @drpk6514 5 лет назад

    Does it increase the pH?

  • @Jacek..
    @Jacek.. 7 лет назад

    Is additional fertilization necessary in such a system aquaponic?
    Fish will not hurt?
    Is it eco-farming?
    I mean all artificial fertilizers (iron, magnesium itd)
    Costs are rising :(
    for example kelp/algae is expensive (natural, but...$)

  • @superhoodc
    @superhoodc 9 лет назад

    what about seaweed?

  • @tic857
    @tic857 2 года назад +1

    The link to the key is broken

  • @jethercalope6378
    @jethercalope6378 3 года назад

    wow thanks a lot man

  • @asrielandcharadoesstuff4789
    @asrielandcharadoesstuff4789 Год назад +1

    No matter how you're growing if you put too much salt in the mix and that isn't what your plant is deficient in it's not going to be able to suck up enough iron and everything else that it needs

  • @toddbingham215
    @toddbingham215 10 лет назад +1

    Nate,
    What do you use for testing the water in your aquaponics systems and where would I purchase it?

    • @ZipGrowInc
      @ZipGrowInc  10 лет назад +1

      Hi ***** - It's called an API Master Test kit. Pick one of those bad boys up and you should be good to go! Best of luck. #aquaponics #waterquality #chemistry

  • @vssharath
    @vssharath 4 года назад +1

    How we can put Epsom salt to fish tank..
    Will Fish die?.. if no how much quantity of epsom can put in a 1000 litter tank? What is the criteria..

  • @glennarriola4715
    @glennarriola4715 9 лет назад

    I cant find Epsom salt where am at. We do have Ammonium Sulfate can this be used?

  • @materialgirl338
    @materialgirl338 2 года назад +2

    I have a tower and my bok choy has spots I'm affraid to add salt BC I don't want to clog up the pump any suggestions

    • @ZipGrowInc
      @ZipGrowInc  2 года назад +1

      Hey, Thanks for your question. If you're growing aquaponically its important to understand your water chemistry before dosing anything as it might be harmful for your fish; If your growing with good ol' fashioned hydroponics and you're concerned about particulate you can dissolve magnesium sulphate in a cup of warm water before adding it to your reservoir.

    • @materialgirl338
      @materialgirl338 2 года назад

      Yes just the hydroponics no fish thks

  • @stevesmith6908
    @stevesmith6908 9 лет назад

    Can you use Sea Salt? Or is there some drawbacks to this type of salt?

    • @ZipGrowInc
      @ZipGrowInc  9 лет назад

      Steve Smith Yes, but use it sparingly as it can exclude certain types of crops like strawberries.

  • @prasenjitsingh5699
    @prasenjitsingh5699 6 лет назад

    can i directly put epsom salt solution to the grow bed will it kill beneficial bacteria in grow bed

    • @Samoasoa
      @Samoasoa 3 года назад

      Epsom salt exist naturally in the soil , so no harm to beneficial bacteria at low concentration but why grow bed as putting in the sump gives you better distribution.

  • @Cherylob1
    @Cherylob1 9 лет назад

    Dear Dr Storey,
    My husband and I have set up two aquaponics systems using your ibc design about 18 months ago. Last summer (we are in Australia) we had phenomenal growth in all our plants. Every day when we went out to check on the system, there would be noticeable growth. It was a much faster method of growing vegetables than in traditional garden beds.
    This year something has gone wrong and I am not quite sure what that is. All summer we have barely had any growth. Even my lettuces have been about an inch tall for months. Brassicas barely get any bigger than 2cm. The leaves look healthy, they just don't get any bigger.
    My pH is 7.8, we have no ammonia, no nitrites and 40ppm nitrates. This evening I scooped out a half a dozen dead juvenile silver perch.
    Do you have any suggestions as to what could be going wrong? We would greatly appreciate any input or suggestions.

    • @jammapcb
      @jammapcb 8 лет назад +2

      +Guadalupe the ph is way to high..... 6.5 to 7 max!

    • @thenitpicker911
      @thenitpicker911 6 лет назад +1

      Can't tell exactly but it may cause by denitrification in your system. Do you have a lot of solids in media beds? Do you clean it frequently?

  • @dustintravis8791
    @dustintravis8791 6 лет назад

    "super soluble" except I landed on this video because mine appeared to participate out, haha

    • @15209091
      @15209091 5 лет назад

      Maybe your water has a high calcium concentration. Mg reacts with Ca and K to form a salt.