The pH is the yellow one on the left. Next to is a ppm meter. You need that one for a hydroponic setup but I don't hear it mentioned in aquaponics. Then on the right is a Lux meter. It is used to measure the amount of light.
In addition to pH the ammonia level needs to be monitored. This especially important while the system is cycling. I have chosen a ammonia tester that mounts in the tank and has a dot in the center that changes color as the ammonia level changes. It has 4 levels from 'safe' to 'toxic' It is just easier than the test strips or test tube and chemical test. They say it lasts about a year on the package. This is also the first time the three fish have let me get a good photo of them.
Next to the ammonia tester is a thermometer. This just attaches to the outside of the tank. It is large and easy to read. In order to keep the temperature between 70-78º an aquarium heater is used. During the summer down here in Florida it will be unplugged but in winter it is needed.
Then here is a picture of the tank setup.
One other tool I use is a Kil-A-Watt meter.
With this tool you can monitor how much power this setup is using. I like to keep tract of how much money in electricity this is costing. Not necessary but good info to know.
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