Adler, Paul [PAdler@afrs.ars.usda.gov] wrote:
>A1: Here's Jim Rakocy's Web site
>http://rps.uvi.edu/AES/Aquaculture/UVIShortCourse.html

thanks very much for this site which I found very useful....much
appreciated.

>A2: We are currently working on a carbon biofilter for cleaning up
>overflow water from settling basins. I would recommend putting this type
>of system between your phytoremediation system and primary settling
>tank to remove TSS and BOD. I can provide you with more details prior
>to your trip to Western Samoa if you are interested.

Thanks for the suggestion and I certainly would like more details.

In Japan activated carbon (from oil palm nut shell, rice, wood chips,
coconut) is often used in water treatment too for horizontal systems with
plants. The pores in the oil palm nut shells are especially good as they
provide the space for attachment of the microflora as well as for the
absorption and concentration of nutrients.

regards
jacky foo
arvikagatan 26, 12343 farsta, sweden
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