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Jeffrey Ihara replied to R.K. Castillo's discussion Aquaponics Non Electric Pump Prototype

"it looks like you're attempting to violate the laws of the universe--unless there is some energy input that I'm not seeing. No hamsters on wheels, or maybe catfish that are yoked in the fish tank and made to swim in circles, thus driving…"

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ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to R.K. Castillo's discussion Aquaponics Non Electric Pump Prototype

"Hi R.K., So i really really like this! Please post when you get it in action asap!"

10 minutes ago

ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Debra-ann Phipps's discussion Plants all died

"Hi Debra, Ok, thanks. Yes 1/2 inch would be fine. You can also put the coarser gravel to the bottom this will ensure more water movement there. You can use a length of the same tubing on the inside of the Gb's out flow. Make some slits about…"

31 minutes ago

R.K. Castillo posted a discussion

Aquaponics Non Electric Pump Prototype

I've been trying to design an aquaponics pump that runs without electricity and I came up with this design. I nearly had it working until I broke one of the gears. In the next prototype I will use an old bicycle like everyone else uses. What do you think? Do you think this will work? See More

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Jason A. joined Chris Smith's group

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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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Roger Baldwin commented on Roger Baldwin's photo

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"My 40 tilapia have started growing much more rapidly now that the temperature is steady around 75 to 80 f"

1 hour ago

Jason A. replied to William J Silverthorn's discussion Water Pressure Puzzle

"As long as your Fish tank is higher than your grow beds you shouldn't have any issues gravity feeding your system. I was connecting some water hose one day to top add some water to my system (well water) and I stuck the hose (about 150ft) in…"

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Roger Baldwin commented on Roger Baldwin's photo

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"I thought I killed every bit of the duckweed I introduced, I couldn't get it to grow anywhere in my system or separated from it. Then I added a new tank, which I had intended to make a DWC bed. I noticed a few pieces of duckweed had…"

1 hour ago

Debra-ann Phipps replied to Debra-ann Phipps's discussion Plants all died

"I can do another test Thursday but the last test I did was just this Sunday. Temp around 74-76 F. Yes it is supposed to be safe for plants. Just sun light from a South facing window, but the…"

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Roger Baldwin commented on Roger Baldwin's photo

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"Zucchini! I thought the carrots grew fast, this monster grows while I watch it! The marigolds have really helped to cut down on my insect issues, but I still have some white flies buzzing around. The basil in the background is showin…"

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ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Debra-ann Phipps's discussion Plants all died

"Hi Debra, Can you do an updated ammonia/nitrite/nitrate test and post the reading? Also what are your temps? Is you dechlorinator plant safe? What type of light are you using for plants. You mentioned a concern being lack of minerals. Usually in AP…"

1 hour ago

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

"Yup, liquid seaweed extract with iron will help the plants continue to grow. Is your fish tank 180 gallons, or your total system water volume? If it's your total water volume then we'll call that 180 gallons... 700 liters... So at 700…"

1 hour ago

Paul Trudeau replied to Paul Trudeau's discussion Southside Park resident nurtures aquaponics farm in the group Sacramento Aquaponics

"Yes Jessica, same deal. Only more developed now. Will be on the just-announced June 1 tour too, with a bunch of other cool spots I can't wait to see. "

2 hours ago

Debra-ann Phipps replied to Debra-ann Phipps's discussion Plants all died

"As you can see in this picture the water level is 1 1/2 inches below the gravel level. I put the plastic plants in the fish tank right before I planted and put the crawfish in, they are aquarium plants not decoration plants so they should have…"

2 hours ago

Frances commented on Sylvia Bernstein's page Buy / Sell Marketplace

"Good afternoon. I'm looking for tilapia for a new system. I'm on the Mississippi Gulfcoast. I'll be glad to come to north Florida to Louisiana. Thanks."

2 hours ago

Chris Hall replied to Paul Trudeau's discussion Southside Park resident nurtures aquaponics farm in the group Sacramento Aquaponics

"Hello Paul, I read the article prior to your post. I have sent you a friend request. I would like to speak with you about your project. I am in South Sac."

2 hours ago

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

"Vlad, At your suggestion, I have replaced my liner with a "Fish safe" liner from a local supplier. I have washed out my media beds and have started cycling again using ammonia. I added river water at a pH of 6.9.…"

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