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Robert Rowe replied to Robert Rowe's discussion Vermicomposting or simply worms care and feeding in the group Arizona Aquaponics
Jay replied to Kevin R.'s discussion slow plant growth rate in the group California Aquaponics"Jon,
I thought adding acid raises the PH.
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Jay replied to Craig Mullins's discussion California Homemade Food Act, AB 1616, SIGNED by the Governor! in the group California Aquaponics"Well put!
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Jay replied to Craig Mullins's discussion California Homemade Food Act, AB 1616, SIGNED by the Governor! in the group California Aquaponics"It looks like farming and aquaculture are not even being considered. "
Jay commented on Anselmo Torres's group SoCal aquaponics"Socal has some issues along with not very many people are growing their own food but there are many areas that don't allow certain fish. Even if you live in an area that allow fish it looks like for 800.00 you can obtain a…"
Paul Trudeau replied to Paul Trudeau's discussion "tray-ponics" raft system: connecting the trays in the group Raft/Deep Water Culture Growers"Hi Jim, no blog, but just posted a quick update here. Thanks for your interest. Paul"
Paul Trudeau replied to Paul Trudeau's discussion polypropylene for "tray-ponics"-type "rafts" in the group Raft/Deep Water Culture Growers"Am now using a double layer of corrugated polypropylene as I talked about doing in my last post: white on top of black. Seems to have entirely eliminated algae. Double thickness is of course stronger than a single layer, which is…"
Jimmi Jones replied to Jimmi Jones's discussion Cooling Systems in the group Raft/Deep Water Culture Growers"Thanks Jim,
I have not invested in a cooling system yet but I am using shade cloth, just completed the install yesterday. I have partially shaded the screenhouse, to shade the plants during the hottest times of the day. I will give an update in a…"
Jim Fisk replied to Robert Rowe's discussion Vermicomposting or simply worms care and feeding in the group Arizona Aquaponics"FWIW be very cautious using grass clippings from neighbors. Make sure they are NOT using Round-Up or any other toxic chemicals on their lawns. Your compost should be organic from the get go.
On another note we are down to a 2 person household as the…"
George replied to RW's discussion how to get plants to flower/fruit ?"Broccoli is long gone in N. Fl. is what I meant to write."
Anselmo Torres commented on Anselmo Torres's group SoCal aquaponics"Welcome @jay thanks for joining"
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Fish&food
Hello aquapons, what type of fish are you growing? Also are you making or growing your own organic food for them besides duckweed?
Jay joined Anselmo Torres's groupSoCal aquaponics
Now a group for all Los Angeles backyard farmers, and surrounding counties, we can share tips, meet up, and make new friends!
Jim Troyer replied to Robert Rowe's discussion Chutspah in the group Arizona Aquaponics"I tried to type with my 10 foot pole but I can't read the words ... "
Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Nice work John,
let us know how it works please"
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IBC System 1 month
"I can set up the basic one tote ibc, but u think you could walk me threw the how to on the trim work"
ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to Ahren Spilker's discussion High PH and No Nitrates
"... "...a cap full of seaweed extract a day...a teaspoon of Fe-chelate per week..."?!?
If you don't mind me asking...how did you come to decide that those were the amounts that you should be dosing? "
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Ahren Spilker's discussion High PH and No Nitrates
"Hi Ahren,
Iron is a micro-nutrient and is only required in small amounts. The average for AP is 2ppm per system water volume. Adding too much can cause lockout for other minerals and even cause them to precipitate out of the system resulting in…"
Jim Troyer replied to Jimmi Jones's discussion Cooling Systems in the group Raft/Deep Water Culture Growers"I'm in the Phoenix Arizona Desert area.
Regarding bright sunny days:
We must must use shade cloth during the summer months to keep the plants from burning leaves during the intense solar radiation between 10:00 and 4:00. I…"
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Commercial Aquaponics and Profitability
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The Journey Continues
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