Aquaponics Materials List

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  • IKEA
    • Algot System
      • 2 Algot large wire baskets
      • 2 Algot frames
      • 1 set of Algot wheels
  • Amazon
    • 1 Galaxyhydro 300 W LED Grow Light
    • “Aquarium-friendly” silicon sealant
    • 6 port Rainbird drip manifold
    • 1 3/4″ PVC bulkhead fitting
    • 1 3/4″ PVC female adapter joint
    • 1 3/4″ PVC tee
    • 1 3/4″ PVC ball valve
    • 1 3/4″ PVC elbow
    • 1 3/4″ PVC female adapter joint
    • 1′ ¾” tubing
    • 1′ 3/4″ threaded flexible pipe
    • 2′ of 3/4″ PVC piping
    • 4″ of 2″ PVC piping
    • 2″ PVC pipe cap
    • 1 polypropylene hose fitting, 90 degree elbow – 3/4″ NPT male X 1/2″ barbed
    • “Aquarium-friendly” silicone sealant
  • The Grow Show (local hydroponics shop)
    • 1 qt. Dyna-Gro 7-9-5
    • 1 qt. pH UP
    • 1 qt. pH DOWN
    • 8 oz. pH meter calibration solution
    • 4 pipettes (one dedicated to each of the above)
    • 6 Active Aqua 7” x 7” square black pots
    • Active Aqua 250 gal./hr. submersible pump
    • Dual outlet grounded timer
    • 25 l. of hydroton clay grow media
    • 6 drip baskets
    • 25′ of drip line
    • Pulleys
    • Digital hydro/thermometer
    • pH meter
    • Black/White Plastic Tarp
    • Rapid Rooter Pods
    • 10″ x  20″ germination seedling tray with 72 rounded cells
    • 10″ x 20″ under tray
  • Office Depot
    • 2 44 qt. Iris plastic storage boxes with blueberry lids
  • Things you may or may not have lying around
    • Drill
    • 3/4″ Hole cutting drill bit
    • PVC scissors that are big enough to cut 3/4″ PVC
    • Fine toothed saw that can cut through PVC and the plastic bin (eg keyhole saw)
    • Measuring Tape
    • Wire Cutters
    • Duct Tape/Velco
    • Zip Ties
    • 2.5 gal. jug of distilled water
  • Petco
    • Aquarium ppm test kit
    • Filter sponge