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Water Temperature: Heating Raft Beds
HEATING RAFT BEDS
In-bed heat systems are typically installed to help maintain a
constant water temperature to optimize fish and plant growth.
Depending on conditions and fish species raised, some
systems may benefit from (or require) heated raft beds.
A raft
bed heat system is not part of this aquaponic system.
ATTENTION:
Regardless of raft bed size, follow these general guidelines:
• Maximum length of any tube loop should not exceed 300';
• Loops must be of equal length.
Consult the services of a qualified contractor familiar with installing similar heating systems.
If you purchased components to heat your
aquaponic system, install tubing in raft bed
before
liner installation. See note above.
After installing raft bed tubing for heat (if needed), return to these instructions and continue with
Section 3
to install raft bed liner.
*Actual raft bed and number of lines may differ from examples shown. Some
systems may not need a heat package.