Aquaponic Gardening

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Chad Olberding commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"All right friends in a few weeks I should have my 250gal. IBC 2 bed system cycled. I am looking for some fingerling tilapia. I live off of Thunderbird and the I-17. Can anyone help?"

9 minutes ago

Rex Byrns posted photos

14 minutes ago

Pat James replied to Sylvia Bernstein's discussion Black Soldier Fly Larva

"TC That was my point. I have read several articles on how feeding high omega3 will translate to the end product, but none that really seemed to finalize the issue. ne said that it works with chicken eggs, but others are not as specific. feeding an…"

16 minutes ago

ModeratorTCLynx replied to Sylvia Bernstein's discussion Black Soldier Fly Larva

"Or you could eat the purslane yourself."

33 minutes ago

Pat James replied to Sylvia Bernstein's discussion Black Soldier Fly Larva

"I want to revisit this old thread instead of re-inventing. Have any of you found any experimental proof that feeding fish purslane or other high omega 3 veggies translates into high enough omega 3 in the MEAT to be beneficial? I can see where if you…"

58 minutes ago

ModeratorTCLynx added a discussion to the group TCLynx

Aquaponics In a Nutshell

Aquaponics In a NutshellPeople have asked me to write a book about aquaponics. I need funding if I am going to take enough time off of work to do it.Please pardon my poor video skills (perhaps if this project goes well my next one will have to include hiring some one to do the videos.) I'm Aleece B. Landis and I'm addicted to Aquaponics. I'm perhaps better…See More

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Mark replied to Douglas Wozniak's discussion 1. What vertical systems would be best for small urban farms? in the group Vertical High-Density Aquaponics Gardening Systems

"I just added some verticle tubes two weeks ago to my garden I have a few videos on You tube under Aceman307 if you are interested in seeing the layout."

1 hour ago

Mark, nicolas cantin and Lanna joined Douglas Wozniak's group

Vertical High-Density Aquaponics Gardening Systems

There is now an extreme urgency in developing new systems to grow as much food in as little space as possible. The only problem with this is as man develops different systems they will develop less expensive methods but they will always sacrifice quality over cost, and I guarantee you this will be the case here.Look at today’s Agricultural system, they genetically enhance the seeds to provide strategic mutations that kill or disarms pests or blight, they produce quantity in less acreage too.…See More

1 hour ago

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Nick Scud commented on Nick Scud's photo

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"Actually, yes, it's intended for 2 things: 1) to serve as a better grow-area for lettuce (since my tiny 35 gal roughneck is barely big enough to be called a "raft bed". 2) I needed a bypass - basically my sump…"

1 hour ago

Casey Haas commented on Paul Trudeau's group Sacramento Aquaponics

"I'm not sure if you are looking for new IBCs or used, but when I was looking for used ones I saw some on craigslist for anywhere from $70-$150 depending on size and time of year. I just typed in IBC in the search bar. Good luck!"

1 hour ago

nicolas cantin posted photos

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nicolas cantin and Lanna joined Rob Torcellini's group

Greenhouses

Got a greenhouse? This is the place for you! Share your trials and tribulations on packing your plants and fish into a confined space!See More

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nicolas cantin and Lanna joined Kobus Jooste's group

Mixed Aquaponics Design

Do you combine different media, methods or even culture species in such a way that no rules or system descriptions out there really applies to you? This is the place to share, ask questions, learn and refine.See More

1 hour ago

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nicolas cantin and Lanna joined Miguel Afonso's group

Permaculture Aquaponics

This group is to explore aquaponics in the context of permaculture. So how is your system interconnected beneficially with your landscape? Polyculture. Water harvesting. Aquatic ecosystem design. Passive heating and cooling.See More

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nicolas cantin and Lanna joined M Cosmo's group