[Sc-aquaponics] [Aqua-ohio] Biofilter Material for Aquaponics

[Tiu, Laura]

I'm not a RAS expert, but I do know that these popular biofilters use LDPE beads.
http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/1534/Propeller-Washed-Bead-Filters/mag%20drive/2
Laura

Laura Tiu, PhD Aquaculture Extension Specialist
740-289-2071 x.121 Office | 800-297-2072 x. 121 Office
tiu.2 at osu.edu

From: aqua-ohio-bounces at lists.service.ohio-state.edu [mailto:aqua-ohio-bounces at lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Joey Ellwood
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 5:54 PM
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Subject: [Aqua-ohio] Biofilter Material for Aquaponics

HI Folks,

Does anyone know if LDPE (low-density polyethylene) can be used in a biofilter for an aquaponics system?

Thank you,
Joey
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