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Jim Enterline joined Sylvia Bernstein's group

Tilapia Growers

Aquaponists who are growing their plants with tilapia

2 minutes ago

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Jim Enterline joined SW's group

Tilapia Breeding

A place to exchange information on breeding tilapia. How to set up tilapia breeding colonies. How to sex fish for breeding colonies. What foods are best for breeding pairs and fingerlings.

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Jim Enterline replied to Jim Enterline's discussion Leaf Curl Problem

"Thanks Alex, I'll look for the color difference. The pH has been giving me fits. I started with county water without testing it and it was 7.8 and then went up from there. My rainwater is 7.5. The only water with low pH is the condensation out…"

46 minutes ago

Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"@ Matt Home Despot and others have bird netting to keep birds out of fruit trees. Should work for your purpose too. Hobby lobby has some great net type material too. Check them out before going to HD... How's that GB repair…"

52 minutes ago

Rob Jordan replied to Sylvia Bernstein's discussion Product searches and recommendations

"I am a complete newbie to AP, but I want to recommend a great product. I did lots of research on bell siphons and even considered building my own. I found a great vendor on ebay called newearthaquaponics. I bought two autosiphons…"

1 hour ago

Matt Miskinnis commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"oh hey, before I forget. Does anyone know where I can pick up some decent netting to put over my fish tank? I have my tank covered during the day to keep the temp down, but when I come home and feed my fish I like to keep the top open…"

1 hour ago

Matt Miskinnis commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"@Samson, Yes we had our first "group hug" as we called it, a little over a month ago where we toured our systems and got to meet our group members - was a real treat. I believe there has been a talk about doing another tour for…"

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Samson J. Loo commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"Has there been a AP tour already?"

2 hours ago

Keith Langdon replied to Verna Gross's discussion Fish not eating

"Have you introduced any fish recently? Have you changed food? Any changes in routines, additives, supplements?"

2 hours ago

Keith Langdon replied to David Ries's discussion my nitrite levels just jumped sky high

"Hi Dave, Randall is right water changes will exacerbate your problem. 0.5ppm isn't enough to get freaked out about especially If you have no fish. Cleaning your filter could have been the issue, but I have completely cleaned filters on my…"

2 hours ago

Rob Jordan replied to Michael Gartman's discussion Flood and Drain Pump Cycle- Logic Check

"I think I understand that there are many variables, but could you tell me the optimum flood time (using autosiphons)and drain time. I have multiple valves to control flow rates and I probably have twice the pump I need."

2 hours ago

Stephanie B. commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"I know that feeling, my cats have been protecting my cherry tomatoes from the birds and managed to catch a couple of sparrows, that I had to take from them before they played with them to death."

2 hours ago

Sheri Schmeckpeper joined Bob Campbell's group

Microbiology

Study of microscopic organisms, biochemistry research, and the use of microscopes in gardening.See More

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Sheri Schmeckpeper commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"Jim, This was not one of our breeders. We have nearly 50 3lb+/- fish in our main tank, so we're trying to pull them out a few at a time until we're down to a more reasonable 30 fish. The 3 pounders provide about 1.25 lb of meat, so…"

2 hours ago

Tim & Rashelle Goodner posted a video

Aquaponics growing and improving

Plants are thriving and new grow beds and fish tanks coming

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Keith Langdon replied to Keith Langdon's discussion Where to get DTPA chelated iron?

"Thanks George. Never watched the vid just read."

3 hours ago

Aquamaple replied to George David's discussion What plants to use in my system?

"George, I see no one more knowledgable has responded yet, so I'll pitch in what I've been able to comprehend. Your system is relatively new, right? It is my understanding that fruiting plants require much more of... everything, while leafy…"

3 hours ago

Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"@ Bob Wohl 81 is great temp this time of year. The goldfish damage was probably post-mortem. "

4 hours ago