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Linda Logan replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners
Hydroponics Curacao replied to Hydroponics Curacao's discussion Light medium for vertical system"I will look for that. Thanks!
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len pierce replied to len pierce's discussion recycling my system."Thanks for that. I will watch this week."
Scott Bloom commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Matt- This is my first summer growing plants, of any kind, anyway. I have read articles and watched videos of all kinds and I finally came to the conclusion the only wrong way is to not try anything. So I am just having fun with…"
Matt Miskinnis commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"I do all three when it comes to the plants. Currently the plants I have in my system I bought from home depot because I wanted to have some plants ready to go when my system was cycled. The plants are still doing well. two weeks…"
Scott Bloom commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"I wonder if there is a seed exchange here in the valley?"
John Malone commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Sunset
I like to germinate my own seeds because it is a lot cheaper than buying the seedlings. However, buying the seedlings or larger plants is a lot more reliable.
Having said that, broadcasting seeds direct in to a gravel grow bed and giving…"
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to len pierce's discussion recycling my system.
"Hi Len,
A flowing river ecosystem probably won't show much on the test, but it sure will have bacteria alive in it. You should still be keeping an eye on the Nitrites especially, see if they peak or flatline. My guess is, as you haven't…"
Paul Trudeau replied to Jessica Johnson's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group Sacramento Aquaponics"Hey Sac folks - turns out I AM going to the Friendlies' Oakland AP training tomorrow. If you want to come in my car, feel free.
Anticipating leaving my place in downtown Sac about 7:30 am. I probably will leave a bit early so…"
Rick Stillwagon replied to Hydroponics Curacao's discussion Light medium for vertical system"Then you might want to try the Matala type material that is similar to that in the zip grow towers. It is a filter media used in bio filters. Cant get any lighter than that."
Verna Gross posted a status"I love gardening when everything is waist level and you can really study the plants my garden is my Zen I lose track of time there"
Chris Cates commented on Chi Ma's group Aquaponics For Beginners"Aquaponic Lynx diagrams page to get you started. What kind of system were you planning do set up? Do you know yet?"
Chris Cates replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners"Time goes amazingly fast in the garden. I was out 2 weeks ago for about 45 minutes adjusting my tomato hangers and trimming, came in and found out it was actually over 4 hours. Then we had a big storm monday and I spent about 4 hours out…"
ModeratorBob Terrell replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners
"Thanks Pat, like I said we just keep on keeping on. the only other choice is to quite and roll over and I have never been one to roll over for anything. lol
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Robert Rowe replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners"@Pat
Aquaponics is pretty good at using up any spare time if you let it. Who is in charge?
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Pat James replied to Pat James's discussion minnow reproduction"No idea what species I have, but I AM looking at a way to take advantage of them as a food source IF anybody comes up with a method...."
George replied to Nick Scud's discussion Question on algae management and Worms for beds"I vouch for Converse (Mrs.) for e.coli free worms and good service.
algae - you could try some EDDHA iron chelate for your plants and it will make water darker too."
Robert Rowe commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Sunset
The seeds you want are called heirloom seeds. The are not from Hybrids or Genetically modified.
Make the algae your friend. Tilapia will eat it and if you collect it and feed it to your worm box they will thrive.
Algae is a problem if you…"
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