[Sc-aquaponics] Biofilter question from Joey

[Caporelli, Angela (AGR)]

Just an FYI, if anyone is  thinking of having the plant part of your aquaponic production certified organic (there are no Organic standards for fish yet) then make sure you look at the NOP standards for approved materials. 

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Subject: [Sc-aquaponics] Biofilter question from Joey

Is the intent to use some configuration of LDPE as a medium, or simply as the container? Are you sourcing virgin food grade material, or re-using something?

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> HI Folks,
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> Does anyone know if LDPE (low-density polyethylene) can be used in a 
> biofilter for an aquaponics system?
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> Thank you,
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