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1. Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 37 of 44 Plants amp Fish Now that you have your system running smoothly with the grov media and treated fresh water you are ready to add your plant and fish ADD PLANTS The Aspen Aquagrow is designed to support most houseplants flowers greens and even herbs such as basil oregano mint rosemary and sage We recommend planting a minimum of 4 an a maximum of 6 plants You will want to take the location of you system into account Different plants like different amounts o light to grow well If your preferred location does not provide enough light you can use an artificial grow light such as a CFL 125W or 200W or T5 4 tubes 2 long For maximum effectiveness be sure to use a bulb that is specifically designed fo use with plants and replace your bulbs per manufacturer recommendations It is a good idea to place a timer on your lamy so you do not have to manually turn your lamp on and off ever day 16 hours of light per day is a good starting point Each o these accessories can be easily obtained from goodideasinc com You can add seeds seedlings or plants to your grow bed The included grow media is designed to be easy to work with but we recommend always using protective waterproof gloves to avoic getting bacteria in open cuts If you are starting from seed be sure to place the seeds deep enough into the grow media fo Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc P2. E Bell Siphon Intake Standpipe Bulkhead Unthreaded 1 2 Adapter 1 2 x 2 Pipe ra 90 Elbows keaz 4 _ SIPHON PARTS CLOSE UP Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 7 of 44 Bulkhead Fitti Threaded 1 2 Hose Barb 1 2 Vinyl Hose WATER OUTLET PARTS CLOSE UP Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 8 of 44 LIGHT BAR CLOSE UP Vertical Light Bar 1 2 Adapter Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 9 of 44 TOOLS You will not need any special tools to set up your system bucket or hose however will be handy for filling your systen with fresh water REQUIRED SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED e dechlorinated fresh water e freshwater aquarium fish e plants OPTIONAL SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED For your convenience we also offer an optional Peal Performance Pack designed to help keep your Aspen Aquagrov system running optimally Please visit our online store a goodideasinc com for more information and to place an order Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 10 of 44 Build Your System PREPARE LOCATION Select a level location to assemble your new system You will want to assemble the system in the area you plan to place it Make sure the location you choose is capable of supporting your system after it is filled with water and grow media and stocked with fish amp plants Protect the area around your system in case any water splash
3. cooking surfaces and sharp edges and corners Follow all labels and instructions on unit Never use cleaning solutions perfumes oils or other chemical substances other than tap or distilled demineralized water in the Grow Bed or Fish Tank Use of chemicals in Fish Tank or Grow Bed may damage System and will void warranty Use ONLY water and mild soap to clean Fish Tank and Grow Bed Do not move the unit while in use Always unplug and empty Fish Tank and drain water from Grow Bed before moving Do not operate around flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or in areas where fumes may be present To reduce likelihood of circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit Plug in to a standard 120V 60Hz electrical outlet Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate voltage capacity When not in use store unit indoors in a cool dry place If System is damaged all repairs must be handled through Good Ideas Inc in order to avoid safety issues to the operator This System is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concernin use of appliance by a person responsible for their safety Read and follow all important notices in this guide Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 2 of 44 ADDITIONAL HELP To stay u
4. bell over the pipe siphon as shown below The bottom of the bell will sit on the grow bed Lower the media guard with the slits on the bottom end over the bell as shown below The bottom of the media guard will sit on the grow bed BELL INSTALLATION Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 17 of 44 Page 18 of 44 Here is what your finished bell siphon should look like fron above FINISHED BELL SIPHON MEDIA GUARD INSTALLATION Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 19 of 44 Page 20 of 44 INSTALL WATER OUTLET Just as you did previously with the unthreaded bulkhead unscrew the nut from the threaded bulkhead while leaving the rubber gasket in place as shown below Outlet Assembly Bulkhead Fitting Threaded Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 21 of 44 Screw the top of the bulkhead onto the threaded end of the outlet assembly Then screw the threaded end of the hose barb into the bottom end of the bulkhead Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 22 of 44 Attach the vinyl hose all the way onto the end of the hose barb Then run the vinyl hose through the hole at the back left corner of the grow bed as shown below From the underside of the grow bed run the bulkhead nut up the vinyl hose and screw the nut hand tight onto the bottom of the bulkhead WATER OUTLET INSTALLATION Copyright 2014 Good Ideas I
5. grow bed media or water ClorAm X Essential if your area s water contains chloramine Contact your area s water treatment department Home Grown Ponics Fish Food High quality 0 5mm fish food pellets for ornamental fish Fish Prep Preventative Fish Bath Therapeutic fish bath designed to help prevent the transfer of disease from newly introduced fish Fish Therapy Curative Fish Bath Curative fish bath and de stressor for individual fish More information can be found here Facebook www facebook com GoodldeasInc Twitter twitter com GoodldeasInc Youtube www youtube com user goodideasinc Website www goodideasinc com For Customer Service contact customerservice goodideasinc com 1 866 595 IDEA 4332 Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 44 of 44 NOTES NOTES
6. powe cord through the small round opening on the left side of fish tanl as shown below NOTE The picture below shows some wate already in the fish tank You will add water in a later step Do not plug your water pump in yet Running your pump could damage it and void its warranty Pum p ne WATER PUMP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FISH TANK Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 27 of 44 Page 28 of 44 Thread the grommet onto the water pump s power cord and insert it into the small round opening on the left side of the fish tank as shown below INSTALL LIGHT BAR OPTIONAL Screw a adapter into each spinweld in the middle left and right side of the grow bed as shown below Outlet Assemlaly LIGHT BAR ADAPTER INSTALLATION LEFT SIDE Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 29 of 44 SLIDE A VERTICAL LIGHT BAR ALL THE WAY INTO EACH ADAPTER AS SHOWN BELOW Wersicall BANS 124 VERTICAL LIGHT BAR INSTALLATION Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 30 of 44 Slide the ends of the horizontal light bar all the way down onto Grow Media amp Water the top ends of the vertical light bars as shown below ADD GROW MEDIA We highly recommend you thoroughly rinse your grow media clay pebbles with fresh water before use Thoroughly rinsing the grow media will help keep your system and water PLANT clear of loose clay sediment The Clay Pebbles ea
7. Aspen Aquagrow sers Manua Good Ideas Inc 10047 Keystone Drive Lake City PA 16423 1 866 595 IDEA 4332 CUSTOMERSERVICE GOODIDEASINC COM Limited Warranty Good Ideas Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period o one 1 year from the date of the original purchase when utilized for normal household use subject to the following conditions exclusions and exceptions Should any defect covered by the terms of the limited warranty be discovered within one 1 year Good Ideas Inc will repair or replace any defective part provided the unit is returned by the original purchaser freight prepaid to Good Ideas Inc 10047 Keystone Drive Lake City PA 16423 The liability of Good deas Inc under this warranty is limited solely to the cost of the replacement parts o1 the complete unit at our option LABOR CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes This warranty does not apply to any defect arising from misuse of the product negligence failure to follow Good deas Inc instructions use on current or voltage other than that stamped on the product alteration or repair not authorized by Good deas Inc or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit by any common carrier Repair or disassembly by anyone other than a Good deas Inc author
8. age 38 of 44 them to receive some moisture With seedlings and plants you will want to bury them deep enough for their roots to receive moisture If transplanting soil based plants rinse the soil away from the roots first ADD FISH You can add any freshwater aquarium fish appropriate for a 30 gallon aquarium to your Aspen Aquagrow system Your local hobby aquarium shop or pet store is a good resource for determining the best fish to add based on the volume of your fish tank and the temperature range in which you plan to keep your system We recommend against fish happier in high pH water such as African cichlids and brackish fish Some common breeds of fish that may work well include South American cichlids gouramis loaches rasboras barbs goldfish guppies mollies platies and corydoras We recommend adding only 5 7 ornamental fish if they are a breed that can grow large such as goldfish You could add as many as triple that number if you are adding ornamental fish such as guppies that will remain small You will want to add toward the higher end of the quantity range if you are primarily growing heavier feeding plants such as herbs and flowering plants and toward the lower end if you are primarily growing lower feeding plants such as houseplants and greens NOTE You are able to stock your system more densely than a typical aquarium of the Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 39 of 44 same size due to the natu
9. aquatic companions For food growing systems we recommend a high quality nutritionally balanced natural fish food such as Home Grown Ponics ien Ornamental Fish Food You may want to smm SIZE MICRO PEL Natural adjust your feeding amount to provide A DIET more or less nutrients for your plants Do not be surprised if your fish do not eat much right away They may be stressed by their transportation and change in environment In the unfortunate event that your fish do not survive most reputable aquarium and pet stores have some kind of satisfaction guarantee period Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 41 of 44 Removing Fish Your system is a complete ecosystem designed to stay in balance through the aquaponic cycle relationship between fish beneficia bacteria and plants You do however have the option to remove the fish from your system In doing so your system will be converted from an aquaponic soilless gardening aquati cultivation system to a hydroponic soilless gardening only system If you choose to remove your fish you will have to regularly add nutrients to your system Be sure to use complete organic based nutrient products for hydroponic gardens and avoid products made only for soil based gardens We recommend Pure Blend products by Botanicare because they are organic based and have low salt content allowing you to more easily add fish back to your system in the future Pure Blen
10. ce Table of Contents OVEFVIEW oats rs ie dw stetosresseueanbiod wa EE 1 Additonal Hel Dessie 3 G tting SCAM C Olea caecaiecanes ance cduccsatecsessanconecceussstacctanessscsas cones 4 What s Included enses 4 TOO a E E E E E O E A 10 Required Supplies Not Included 10 Optional Supplies Not Included cece cesecceeeeeeeeseeeees 10 B ild Your Syste vccipacsesccsnccencictncccduscnsseutecesceratsceeseenuesecns 11 Prepare LOCatiON witicevscncavercessieecswereccaeuiede siecsesmataracasiomaans 11 stall BON SD OA erre E AN 12 istal Water QUUCU wc cosccececececancasaicannsssiaccesanucnmasarediceseneanases 21 install Water PUM Ds cisescsecs essre 24 Install Light Bar Optional c cece esecceseseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 29 Grow Media amp Water cccscssscssccssccssccsccssccessceccescoeseees 32 Add GOW Medid neiise 32 AOON GUGM o epeceietee teeta tap eieaeemacsesatimsceqestuantiotseesexaecn 34 WAV EO A A toetapss 35 Future Water Treatment ccccccecceccscccceacececcececceaceacs 37 Plants Se ISU weiesceeccctceuasseuacnbacacetcedssewsesdsatiotiertestectaveasoareseds 38 POOPIE sarren AE E E E A 3 POG acerca E T 3 Removing FiSh ssesesesesessesecececesesosoececeseseeoececesesseseoessseee 42 Optimal Performance cssccccsccsccccscccccccsccscescsccsceccncees 43 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of an Aspen Aquagrow system Your aquaponics system is designed with a look and
11. d Bloom Tea and Grow for hydroponic gardens Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 42 of 44 Optimal Performance Congratulations You have finished setting up your new system Just remember to feed your fish top off the water and prune or harvest your plants as needed For optimal performance of your system you may wish to perform some periodic maintenance Recommended products to have on hand include Peak Performance Pack A convenient package of products for water pH and alkalinity testing and adjustment and iron supplementation that will keep your system running at its best D Klor Water Dechlorinator Recommended for dechlorinating any new water you add to your system Tidy Tank Sludge Eradicator Aids in breaking down organic debris and sludge to further improve water quality Nite Out or Zym Bac beneficial nitrifying bacteria Recommended to jump start your system ecosystem after it has been emptied and stored for an extended period of time Medium Buffer Bag Aids in naturally stabilizing the pH level in your system for up to 6 months Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 43 of 44 Pure Blend Bloom Tea and Grow for Hydroponic Gardening In addition to running your system hydroponically without fish you can use this product as a light foliar spray for your heavier feeding plants Safer Insect Killing Soap A bug spray made for organic gardening Use sparingly and avoid spraying into your
12. es or spills Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 11 of 44 INSTALL BELL SIPHON Unscrew the nut from the unthreaded bulkhead leaving the rubber gasket in place as shown below Gasket BULKHEAD UNTHREADED Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 12 of 44 Insert the top of the bulkhead and gasket into the center grow bed drain hole Screw the bulkhead nut hand tight onto the bottom of the bulkhead from the underside of the grow bed BULKHEAD INSTALLATION On the underside of the grow bed screw the adapter hand tight into the bottom of the bulkhead Slide the x 2 pipe and a 90 elbow together as shown below Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 13 of 44 Bulkhead Nut 1 2 Adapter DRAIN PIPE INSTALLATION Slide one end of the x 4 pipe all the way into the preassembled drain pipe you just installed Then slide the othe 2 90 elbow all the way onto the other end of the x 4 pips with the 90 elbow facing downward as shown below Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 14 of 44 Back on the topside of the grow bed insert one end of the x 8 pipe into the top of the bulkhead Then slide the narrower end o the bell siphon intake all the way onto the other end of the x 8 pipe as shown below Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 15 of 44 Page 16 of 44 TOP OF SIPHON INSTALLATION Lower the
13. ized service center will void the warranty This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and or conventional warranties The responsibility of Good Ideas Inc if any is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty In no event is Good deas Inc liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever Some States Provinces do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province If you have questions or concerns regarding your aquaponic system please contact Customer Service Please do not return any product without contacting Good deas nc for return authorization Unauthorized returns as well as C O D shipments will be refused Important After receiving return authorization carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping Be sure to include your name complete address and phone number with note giving purchase information and what you believe is the problem with item We recommend you insure the package as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty Mark the outside of your package ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE We are constantly striving to improve our products therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without noti
14. k If you are using a bucket to add water to your system througt your grow bed you may need to add more water to finish fillins Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 33 of 44 Page 34 of 44 your fish tank Take care not to add so much water that you overfill your fish tank The bell siphon will start to drain your grow bed only when it is full of water and it will then drain a of the water in your grow bed into your fish tank TREAT WATER Included with your Starter Kit are D Klor Water Dechlorinator Nite Out II Nitrifying Bacteria and powdered soluble seaweed We will use each of these products to jump start your new system s ecosystem so it is ready for your fish and plants First read all of the instructions and warnings on the bottle of D Klor Water Dechlorinator Shake the bottle then add approximately 4 teaspoons of D Klor to your fish tank water and let it circulate through your system Store the rest as directed for future water additions Next shake the bottle of Nite Out Il and add 2 fl oz a capful to your fish tank water every other day until the bottle is empty This will jump start the growth of beneficial bacteria throughout your system These bacteria are essential for breaking down fish waste into nutrients for your plants Lastly fill a small glass of water from your fish i Seaweed A 100 biodegradable except exterio pac ng is n tank and pour
15. nc Page 23 of 44 INSTALL WATER PUMP Open the water pump box You will find the following parts inside Adapter n V R exer E a Adapa WATER PUMP PARTS Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 24 of 44 We will not be using the included Venturi aeration tubing and adapter in these instructions These parts add extra aeration to your water but the continuous flooding and draining of your aquaponics system will already create ample aeration If you wish to install the optional Venturi aeration kit please refer to the water pump s instruction manual Screw the regular adapter with one gasket hand tight onto the water pump outlet as shown below AMMING POOLS ORMARI NOT RUN DRY Your water pump comes with a 1 year limited warranty Review the water pump s instruction manual for maintenance and operation instructions Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 25 of 44 Pull the gray front cover of the water pump from its black motor Remove the intake screen foam from inside the front cover a shown below You do not need this filter for your aquaponic system Snap the front cover back onto the motor Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 26 of 44 Place the water pump through the oval opening and rest it on the BUS UE aire EO CIEE E AAE Aa bottom of the system This is your fish tank where water will be h low pump adapter as shown below pumped up into your grow bed Run the water pump s
16. p to date on the latest in the world of Aquaponics please bookmark and refer to the following sites Facebook www facebook com Goodldeasinc Twitter twitter com GoodldeasInc Youtube www youtube com user goodideasinc Website www goodideasinc com For Customer Service contact customerservice goodideasinc com 1 866 595 IDEA 4332 Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 3 of 44 Getting Started WHAT S INCLUDED On the following pages you will find pictures depicting all of the parts that should be included with your system Carefully lay ou and check all of the parts before beginning assembly If you thinl there are any missing parts please contact us a customerservice goodideasinc com In addition to the parts depicted your Aspen Aquagrow systen includes a Starter Pack designed to get your system up anc running smoothly Included in the Starter Pack are e 60L of expanded clay grow media e powdered soluble seaweed e 802 Nite Out II Nitrifying Bacteria e 4oz D Klor Natural Water Conditioner e Medium Buffer Bag mesh bag of ground seashells Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 4 of 44 Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 5 of 44 ITEM NO PART NUMBER QTY i 1 1 Aquaponics Body Bell Siphon Housing Gravel Guard 1 2 2 1 2 x 4 Plastic Pipe 3 4 5 1 1 T 1 10 3 11 1 12 1 13 1 14 1 15 1 1 1 16 17 18 19 Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 6 of 44
17. ral biofilter that exists in your system ecosystem Fish do not like sudden or rapid changes in their environment You will want to slowly acclimate your fish to any changes ir temperature and water quality Follow the recommendations o your hobby aquarium shop or pet store Generally you will wan to do the following 1 Place your fish in the system s fish tank while still in thei transport bag and leave them there for at least 1 minutes 2 Add a small amount of fish tank water to the transpor bag and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes Be carefu not to allow the transport bag water to spill into your fist tank 3 Repeat Step 2 another 4 times 4 Use a fish net or clean hands to quickly but genth transfer your fish to the fish tank Do NOT add the transport bag water to your fish tank 5 Discard the transport bag and water You may wish to keep the area dark for a few hours to bette allow your fish time to adjust to their new environment Do no leave your fish in their transport bag for too long as there is nc aeration in the transport bag and your fish will eventually use uf the oxygen in the bag s water Later if you decide to add more fish feed your existing fish before adding the new ones so they will be not competing for food righ away Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 40 of 44 Your hobby aquarium store or pet store will be able to recommend the best food and feeding schedule for your new
18. siest way to rinse your grow media Jorns is to poke several small holes along the bottom of the bag and spray water through the top Filling your grow bed is best done with at least two people One person will cover and hold the media guard securely in place while the other person fills the grow bed with grow media Refer to the following pictures Level out your grow media as you are filling it We have included enough grow media to fill your grow bed while allowing some room for your plants COMPLETED SYSTEM SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL GROW LIGHT Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 31 of 44 Page 32 of 44 ADD WATER We recommend using fresh tap or well water in your aquaponic system Avoid using distilled or reverse osmosis RO water You have two options for adding fresh water to your system 1 If you are using a water hose you can fill the fish tanl directly through the oval opening Fill the fish tank up t lt about 2 3 inches from the lip of the oval opening 2 If you are using a bucket it may be easier to pour the water into your grow bed rather than try to pour it directh through the oval opening Carefully pour water into you grow bed until you see the water reach the top of you siphon The top layer of your grow media will start to float Refer to the following picture Stop pouring water anc allow your siphon to drain all of the water in your grov bed down into your fish tan
19. size to fit your modern space First you will want to carefully read through this manual Some assembly and setup is required but we ll have you enjoying your new system in no time IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all Important Safety Instructions and Instructions for Use carefully Remove and discard all packaging materials and keep them out of the reach of children and pets When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury 1 This System is authorized for household residential use only 2 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children or pets Do not leave unattended 3 Use only as described and for the uses described in this manual Use only manufacturer s approved and supplied parts and accessories Use of other accessories is not recommended and will void warranty 4 Donot use if power cord or plug has been damaged or if any part of unit has been damaged Do not attempt to Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 1 of 44 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 disassemble or repair Pump Contact Good Ideas Inc for examination or repair To unplug always grasp plug to remove from outlet do not pull on cord Do not handle cord with wet hands or without shoes on Keep cord away from heated surfaces e g
20. the entire contents of the included seaweed packet into it Stir the water to allow the Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 35 of 44 seaweed powder to dissolve Then add the seaweed water bacl to your fish tank NOTE Your water will turn a dark coffee color This is perfectly normal and safe for your plants and fish Th water should clear up within a few days to a week or so Plug your water pump in if you haven t already done so We recommend you let your newly treated system run for at least couple of days without plants and fish This will give some time for the water to begin to clear and for its ecosystem to begin t establish itself t 92 LTER d WATER THAT PROOUCE RETURNS TO 5 The THE FISH Aquaponics ye MICROGES E CONVERT WASTE TO MICROBES FERTILIZER FOR PLANTS PLANTS Aquaponics Ecosystem Copyright 2014 Good Ideas Inc Page 36 of 44 FUTURE WATER TREATMENT You will need to top the water off in your system on a regular basis as it transpires and evaporates Ideally you will want to dechlorinate any water you add to the system If you do not have any D Klor handy you may alternatively offgas the chlorine in your water by letting it sit in an open container for 1 2 days before adding it to your system Glass or food safe containers work best You do not need to add additional Nite Out II to your water unless you empty and store your system for an extended period of time
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