Comments on: Open-Source Water Filter Housing Thoughts

By: aquadump

aquadump — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:43:05 +0000

1. there are no rules for aquaponics. it’s a new field. i opted to make a filter b/c it seemed like a fun challenge. plus fresh water, at some point in its pathway, is going to have a natural slow sand filter (earth’s filter). and, i want way more fish (way more fertilizer) per volume of water than naturally found.

2. yes, there is a pump involved. http://aquadump.googlepages.com/aquaponicsschematic.pdf for the filter, think in least resistances and gravity. the water will exit the outlet, over trying to exit from the top cover.

“if the shit fits, wear it.” –donald ‘duck’ dunn

By: Rooster

Rooster — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:37:30 +0000

Many Questions:

1- Why do you need a filter if this is a self-sustaining ecosystem? Should the animals eat all the crap that you are filtering?

2- Is there a pump involved? How does the water flow into/out of the filter? If it flows in just slightly faster than it flows out, then won’t you be met with needing a tight seal and o-ring (that’s what she said), since the water level in the filter will continually increase?

3- Phishez eat their own shit, you know?

4- I’ll give youa strong seal. I don’t get it.

5- I’ve passed more gpm before… if you know what I mean.