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Roger Baldwin commented on Roger Baldwin's photo

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"Zucchini! I thought the carrots grew fast, this monster grows while I watch it! The marigolds have really helped to cut down on my insect issues, but I still have some white flies buzzing around. The basil in the background is showin…"

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ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Debra-ann Phipps's discussion Plants all died

"Hi Debra, Can you do an updated ammonia/nitrite/nitrate test and post the reading? Also what are your temps? Is you dechlorinator plant safe? What type of light are you using for plants. You mentioned a concern being lack of minerals. Usually in AP…"

18 minutes ago

ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to Beth Medeiros's discussion How many fish do I need?

"Yup, liquid seaweed extract with iron will help the plants continue to grow. Is your fish tank 180 gallons, or your total system water volume? If it's your total water volume then we'll call that 180 gallons... 700 liters... So at 700…"

30 minutes ago

Paul Trudeau replied to Paul Trudeau's discussion Southside Park resident nurtures aquaponics farm in the group Sacramento Aquaponics

"Yes Jessica, same deal. Only more developed now. Will be on the just-announced June 1 tour too, with a bunch of other cool spots I can't wait to see. "

52 minutes ago

Debra-ann Phipps replied to Debra-ann Phipps's discussion Plants all died

"As you can see in this picture the water level is 1 1/2 inches below the gravel level. I put the plastic plants in the fish tank right before I planted and put the crawfish in, they are aquarium plants not decoration plants so they should have…"

1 hour ago

Frances commented on Sylvia Bernstein's page Buy / Sell Marketplace

"Good afternoon. I'm looking for tilapia for a new system. I'm on the Mississippi Gulfcoast. I'll be glad to come to north Florida to Louisiana. Thanks."

1 hour ago

Chris Hall replied to Paul Trudeau's discussion Southside Park resident nurtures aquaponics farm in the group Sacramento Aquaponics

"Hello Paul, I read the article prior to your post. I have sent you a friend request. I would like to speak with you about your project. I am in South Sac."

1 hour ago

len pierce replied to Beth Medeiros's discussion How many fish do I need?

"Vlad, At your suggestion, I have replaced my liner with a "Fish safe" liner from a local supplier. I have washed out my media beds and have started cycling again using ammonia. I added river water at a pH of 6.9.…"

1 hour ago

George David replied to Donna Fielder's discussion Redleif Ranch's Aquaponics System

"Donna, Thanks for your info. I was asking questions on the forum and got a kind of rude comment to read that book I was talking about. I didn't get a kind response, like from you. I will try to add a lot more water to mine at least double it.…"

1 hour ago

Jacques L. commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"@Jim Thanks for the great info! I will give it a go! Got your PM.. I'll let you know ;) ~ Jacques"

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Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"@ Jacques sent you a PM"

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Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"@ Jacques I hope this helps to fix your troubles, again my condolences. Dosage Amount For Treating Parasites: There are two methods; you can either treat the whole tank or do a "dip." 1. Treating the Tank: Add 1 Teaspoon (not…"

2 hours ago

Jessica M replied to Paul Trudeau's discussion Southside Park resident nurtures aquaponics farm in the group Sacramento Aquaponics

"Awesome Paul!!! Is this the greenhouse you showed us on last years AP tour?"

2 hours ago

Hydroponics Curacao commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding

"What does it mean when tilapias have a red colored fin? Been seeing a lot of them lately. Some of them are pretty aggressive and others aren't"

2 hours ago

Robert Rowe added a discussion to the group Arizona Aquaponics

Water Quality Reports

I hope this will serve as a reference to all.2012-Water%20Quality%20Report%20Phoenix%20AZ.pdf See More

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Jacques L. commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"Quick follow up question.. Anyone familiar with someplace where I could have my fish tested for pathogens?"

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Hydroponics Curacao posted a status

"What does it mean when tilapias have a red colored fin? Been seeing a lot of them lately. Some of them are pretty aggressive and others aren"

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Jessica M added a discussion to the group California Aquaponics

Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland)

I just found this while looking up something on Friendly Aquaponics and thought some of you might want to come down/up for it- http://www.friendlyaquaponics.com/benefits/They are charging a pre-paid "donation" of $40-$100 so that everyone that wants to come can =) I will be there and hope some of you can make it, I am especially excited to see Friendly's tank manual since I want a custom size tank.Aquaponics Benefit…See More

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Jessica M added a discussion to the group Sacramento Aquaponics

Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland)

I just found this while looking up something on Friendly Aquaponics and thought some of you might want to come down for it- http://www.friendlyaquaponics.com/benefits/They are charging a pre-paid "donation" of $40-$100 so that everyone that wants to come can =) I will be there and hope some of you can make it, I am especially excited to see Friendly's tank manual since I want a custom size tank.Aquaponics Benefit Trainings In 2013What…See More

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