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Aero-Aquaponics

This group is dedicated to Aeroponic/Aquaponic combined systems where the roots are not growing in media. The photos are from Green Sky Growers in Winter Garden.You can also visit my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grow-Green-Aquaponics/295088907172203 See More

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

"Hello all? Is anyone still active in this group?"

27 minutes ago

Jon tripp joined K Schreiber's group

New England Aquaponics

A group for New England Aquapons to meet and discuss our uniquely New England challenges.

28 minutes ago

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ModeratorBob Terrell replied to Roger Baldwin's discussion Organic trailblazer accept GE!

"CFACT There has been no global warming since the nineties -- according to all the major temperature data sets. When most in the media refused to report, CFACT graphed it and put it on a billboard at the entrance to D.C. Warming campaigners…"

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ModeratorBob Terrell replied to Roger Baldwin's discussion Organic trailblazer accept GE!

"Alex, I agree with your points of control over populace, have you ever been to Bejing, China, Belize City, Belize, Kenya, Guatamala, El Salvador, ? I have. I have seen what overpopulation has done. Stop to think for just a…"

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R.K. Castillo replied to R.K. Castillo's discussion What's Happening With These Plants?

"Nice graphic"

1 hour ago

CalSunshine, Robert Brunet, Sifu Marcus and 18 more joined Aquaponic Gardening

1 hour ago

Matt Miskinnis commented on Sylvia Bernstein's group Tilapia Growers

"Ditto, big fan of fishless cycling, I cycled for over 3 months before putting fish in the system (my fish were two small to put in). My system was cycled in a month and a half, and waiting for the fish to grow to a decent size to put in the…"

1 hour ago

Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair replied to R.K. Castillo's discussion What's Happening With These Plants?

"Might be iron or magnesium deficient ... I have posted this is image on other treads. I found it a while back and find that is informative. Both of these minerals can be deployed via spraying the leaves with a diluted solution. "

1 hour ago

Rick Stillwagon posted a blog post

Aquaponics & Economics

Aquaponics is a fascinating method of growing. Creating a micro-eco-system (can you double hyphenate?) is a challenging, interesting, and often expensive endeavor. I enjoyed the research and the fruits of that labor. But, in the Northwest, I found it to be a greater challenge to make it economically practical on a small scale. Perhaps if I were to use native species of fish and allowed the system to go dormant during the cold and dark season, it may have been more practical. But I wanted…See More

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

"Good question. after watching Nate's videos on iron a couple of times, I've begun adding epsom salts weekly at about the same rate as iron EDDHa). Not sure if that is the right amount but possibly…"

2 hours ago

Tom McLemore commented on Tom McLemore's photo

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"They look like swimming pill bugs with tails."

2 hours ago

R.K. Castillo replied to R.K. Castillo's discussion What's Happening With These Plants?

"HaHa...thanks Alex"

2 hours ago

Randall Wimbish commented on Tom McLemore's photo

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"Wow. I am seeing snails. But...try B.T.I. They kinda' look like fairy shrimp. Whatever they are, good photo."

2 hours ago

Tom McLemore posted a discussion

Trying to identify this little critter

These shrimp looking critters have taken over my grow beds. Can anyone identify them?Not sure that they are harmful but my earth worms have disappeared since they showed up. I am assuming that they are either competing for food or devouring my worms.Any ideas?See More

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Tom McLemore posted a photo

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

"Thanks. I think I'll do that tomorrow - if our garden is still here. Threat of tornadoes tonight into tomorrow has me a little stressed (can you tell I didn't grow up in the Midwest?!)."

4 hours ago

Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair replied to Beth Medeiros's discussion How many fish do I need?

"I have read that for a quick remedy you can apply a foliar spray with about 1-1/2-2 teaspoons per litre"

4 hours ago