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Conrad Chin-Yee posted a discussionSpecial Sexing Tank
Many people suggest watching behavior of tilapia in order to sex them. This however presents problems of having the ability to observe behavior to determine the sex of fish. A second problem is that of catching the fish. A third problem is stressing the fish in the catching process.What we need is some bright soul to design a shallow tank with sections where fish can be corraled for easy removal. Who will take the challenge?See More
Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding"At low densities of fish, the males will fight for territory and yes they can kill each other. (see vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWT1EX30ppk)
Also big males have been known to bully small males unto death. Solution?
1. More uniform…"
Jeffrey Ihara replied to Jaimie Denner's discussion Dog waste ok in Biopod?"My understanding is that the general consensus discourages the use of animal parts or waste in BSF culture if the larvae/prepupae are going into an aquaponic food plant production. If you were just feeding your fish or feeding your chickens, animal…"
ModeratorJon Parr replied to Jessica M's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group California Aquaponics
"Hmmm. I'd kind of like to go, but I'm already teaching an aquaponics intermediate class in Santa Cruz on Sunday. Let us know how Oakland goes, and thanks for the heads up."
David - WI replied to Michael sanders's discussion I want to monitor my AP system from a web site"The new Neptune Apex has a webcam feed so you can view a camera while checking the readings. It's going to be VERY hard for the average aquaponic gardener to beat the APEX I think.
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dave jersey replied to Michael sanders's discussion I want to monitor my AP system from a web site"In the last couple years I am sure y'all have made great strides in AP automation - what systems do you use, how is the pricing, and how well does it work for you? There are commercial systems out there but i am honestly more interested…"
Hydroponics Curacao commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding"Okok. So all of them with that red fin are males? I've found these 2 today. I don't know if they are fighting for that area or what."
Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding"RE: Red fins dorsal and anal. Male breeding colors."
Bayy Quest replied to Bayy Quest's discussion New and need advice in the group Arizona Aquaponics"Thank you for the warm welcome :-) I plan to have mine year round I live in Down Town Mesa.
I have close to 80 or a 100 blue Nile Talipia mix sex in my breeder tank, I got them from some one in Gilbert for $30 and he showed me his set…"
Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Click on the picture in the last post and gets bigger..."
Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"
Okay everybody. Got something different going on in my brood tank last night.
This fish got red spots on both sides and his nose late last night. has anyone seen anything like this before?
Still has them this morning... "
Jaimie Denner posted a discussionDog waste ok in Biopod?
The thought of putting Dog waste in the Biopod (a remarkable compost bin that self harvests Black Soldier fly larvae) got me excited. Dog poop is not good for anything, but, in this case, is it "good" for growing larvae and then later feeding my fish the larvae? Animal manure is encouraged, Dog poop is not manure but we catch alot of gofers and the larvae love decomposing them so I need some thoughts! Am I crazy?See More
Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"It would have to breathe Matt.
You can buy socks at Goodwill for next to nothing. Be sure to ask for the aquaponics socks special! (Matt don't tell anyone about this okay?)
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John Malone commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Radial Flow Filter - Update
It's only been a few days since I installed a DIY radial flow filter on my system and initial results are quite impressive.
There's a growing layer of sediment sitting on the bottom of the filter and the water…"
Shivanie Ramnarine posted a status"ok so latest test results are Ph 6.8 nitrites 2.0 ppm nitrates 20ppm"
John replied to John's discussion Low pH from grow media?"Just as a post mortem, I kept adding lime and checking pH over a couple weeks. It did the trick, now I'm almost done nitrogen cycling, and seedlings seem fine. I'll be ready to add fish next week!"
Jim Fisk replied to Vlad Jovanovic's discussion GMO's may have led to increased pesticide/herbicide usage"Those are "conservative" in name only. They are politicians first. Say what you like but right now it is the liberals in charge that are destroying what used to be a good idea. How do you know when a politician is lying? Surely I…"
Jacques L. commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Sheri
No more aggressive behavior than usual.. and some of the ones dying off are my biggest fish. So don't think that's the issue. Besides.. 40 cut down to 10 is some pretty serious spousal abuse!"
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Low pH from grow media?
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What fish would you recommend for a beginner?
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