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

"Hi Debra, Yea that's the trouble with just the tubing. Normally we use a bulkhead fitting and fitted PVC pipes. Pipe would surely solve the problem of directing water from the base GB and on the outside to increase the water level. Silicone is…"

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ModeratorTCLynx replied to Pat James's discussion Tilapia as 'graisers' in the group Tilapia Growers

"I've heard of them scraping algae off surfaces but they are not going to be as good as a couple small plecos at keeping tank walls clean of surface algae. And it will depend on how hungry you keep them. Small tilapia have a powerful…"

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Randall Wimbish commented on alex batista's group San Antonio Aquaponics

"This group really kicks ass! I want to try to make one of you guys meetup's one day. You guys need to start thinking about an e book e booklet, "

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

"When we have time we will try to diagram that out to understand it better, we are thinking we are going to have to lower both outflow tubes which would be very hard to do but I am not sure the inside tube idea would be…"

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Randall Wimbish commented on alex batista's group San Antonio Aquaponics

"Thanks Leisa. The Helo looked like the hundreds of misspelled spam e-mails I have seen over a few years so...I questioned this."

2 hours ago

R.K. Castillo replied to R.K. Castillo's discussion Aquaponics Non Electric Pump Prototype

"The water wheel turns the pump shaft "

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Leisa McPherson commented on alex batista's group San Antonio Aquaponics

"I think it is Helo. If you look at all the members, you will see it. I responded directly but haven't heard anything. I can't even see that message posted here."

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Randall Wimbish commented on alex batista's group San Antonio Aquaponics

"Does anybody know who the person from Selma that sent out a "Help" e-mail is? I know all of us would be willing to help if they post the message here."

3 hours ago

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

"Hi George David, I called you Tom earlier, so sorry. I can't remember my own name most days! I think I just replied to the wrong post. I'm sorry that you haven't received much help on the forum. I hope I've…"

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

"Way to Go! "

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Jeffrey Ihara replied to William J Silverthorn's discussion Water Pressure Puzzle

"I agree with Jason. The water level in the fish tank only needs to be higher than the grow bed. "

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Jeffrey Ihara replied to R.K. Castillo's discussion Aquaponics Non Electric Pump Prototype

"it looks like you're attempting to violate the laws of the universe--unless there is some energy input that I'm not seeing. No hamsters on wheels, or maybe catfish that are yoked in the fish tank and made to swim in circles, thus driving…"

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ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to R.K. Castillo's discussion Aquaponics Non Electric Pump Prototype

"Hi R.K., So i really really like this! Please post when you get it in action asap!"

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

"Hi Debra, Ok, thanks. Yes 1/2 inch would be fine. You can also put the coarser gravel to the bottom this will ensure more water movement there. You can use a length of the same tubing on the inside of the Gb's out flow. Make some slits about…"

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