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Aquatic Eco-System AQUAPONIC TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN WORKSHOP

Hi all! Has anybody taken this course? They have Drs Rakocy and Lennard lined up, plus Dr Pettit from EPCOT. Sounds like a dream team, but is it? Thanks in advance for your comments. CARLOS A.See More

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ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Gregory J. Showalter's discussion Ammonia-0 ppm, nitrites 5 or more ppm, nitrates a solid 5 ppm

"Hi Gregory, Temperature The temperature for optimum growth of nitrifying bacteria is between 77-86° F (25-30° C). Growth rate is decreased by 50% at 64° F (18° C). Growth rate is decreased by 75% at 46-50° F. No activity will…"

38 minutes ago

Tetlom replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Wicking methods in the earth in the group Wicking bed growers

"these sketches are incomplete and may not make sense - the extra comments are not needed for most of you, but what the hell, I like the sound of my own voice :) Landscapes are mostly subjected to flood and drought situations, a multi-level…"

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Nick Rizzo posted photos

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Nick Rizzo posted a status

"30 9" catfish placed in system today"

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Nick Rizzo posted a status

"This season the AP system is running great the Veggies are looking good. I got about 100 Celery and Volunteer tomatoes"

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Jon tripp commented on K Schreiber's group New England Aquaponics

"I noticed there had not been any conversations here in a while. I have been doing a lot of reading and ting to learn more on how to do this... Any places you would suggest?"

1 hour ago

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

"I have mossambicus tilapia, and they graze like crazy, even when well fed. I think the algae habit may vary by species, but definitely mossies do at least help control algae. "

2 hours ago

Chris Cates replied to Scott Hair's discussion What fish would you recommend for a beginner?

"I wouldn't bother with a green house. I'm in Ocala and don't need it here, I can't believe you'd need it there. You're more likely to need shade cloth, and as long as you have some way to hang the shade…"

2 hours ago

Matt Miskinnis commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"I'm thinking some big time spousal abuse! Just hope you didn't name that fish Jody Arias, or your gonna have a lot dead fish. (couldn't resist)"

3 hours ago

David Schwinghamer replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Wicking methods in the earth in the group Wicking bed growers

"Could you draw me a picture so I can better understand your methods. "

3 hours ago

chris taylor Swamp Creek Farms posted a blog post

Oldest system crashing. Help

Ibc tote system. 4 years old or more channel cats. I added 100 cat fingerlings few months ago. They are dead now and are starting to get to my old fish. I haven't had many problems that I couldn't figure out. Changed the water out twice. All water levels seem to be fine. The fish kinda hang out together and seem to barrel roll when swimming. My friend added 100 from the same company the same day and his are all dead from ick. It sounded like ick but these fish don't have spots or any different…See More

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aubrey sloan posted a photo

plastic going on

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GreenTree Garden Supply, fw haley, Ayub and 12 more joined Aquaponic Gardening

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Jeffrey Ihara replied to Pat James's discussion Pacu- revisited

"heya Pat, I'm a huge fan of pacu, and it was my first intention to have them drive my aquaponics adventure. They grow very quickly and are excellent table fare (unlike channel cat, which I consider barely tolerable and never mind talking about…"

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Wendell Ford commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding

"I have a 4'x4'x6' floating net box. It is made out of 1/8" netting. It is floating in a 10000 gallon FT. I put 350 Tilapia fingerlings in three or four weeks ago. The fish are eating and active. I know the amount of water I have…"

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Joe Jones posted photos

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R.K. Castillo replied to David E Tanner's discussion Just a couple of questions

"I would cycle all the grow beds at the same time so the beneficial bacteria colonies are in every bed at the same time. Also...along with your math about fish to amount of grow bed space. I'd watch Bright Agrotech's recent video on…"

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Gregory J. Showalter replied to Gregory J. Showalter's discussion Ammonia-0 ppm, nitrites 5 or more ppm, nitrates a solid 5 ppm

"Thank you for the encouraging news Harold! The last 3 days the water temps were 70,72 & 73F. How do people raise cooler water fish ( trout, perch) if one needs temps in the 70's to have your bio-filter healthy?"

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