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Brian Gray posted a video

My Aquapaonics

Proto type aquaponics system developed for use at an orphanage operated by Tom and Teresa Stamman of Impact Ministries Internatioanl.

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Donna Fielder posted photos

1 hour ago

Donna Fielder replied to Donna Fielder's discussion Redleif Ranch's Aquaponics System

"Thanks Tom! We've really made a lot of progress on our system since I last posted. Our tanks (except one) are completely cycled now and our vegetables are taking off - they've more than quadrupled in size and have blooms on…"

1 hour ago

Ian Devisaki added a discussion to the group Sacramento Aquaponics

The Aquaponics Tour is HERE

The Sacramento Aquaponics Community would like to welcome you to this year's tour.We will be caravanning around the Sacramento area to see a variety of Aquaponic systems that some local urban farmers have been working with.Tour info:Date: Saturday June 1st (9:30am-2pm)Start/end point: Midtown SacramentoTour Length: 70 miles (will setup carpools at meeting spot please bring small bills to help pay for gas)If you are interested please RSVP with me as soon as possible. In order to give you the…See More

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Paul Trudeau added a discussion to the group Sacramento Aquaponics

Southside Park resident nurtures aquaponics farm

local online news site just did an article on my AP operation, if anyone's interested:Southside Park resident nurtures aquaponic farm See More

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George David replied to Donna Fielder's discussion Redleif Ranch's Aquaponics System

"That system looks awesome! I have the same set up with one tote and the green house on the way. My question is, is your grow bed to small for your fish tanks. I only ask that because the book I read from Sylvia Bernstein suggest a 1 to 1 ratio when…"

2 hours ago

Pat James added a discussion to the group Tilapia Growers

Tilapia as 'graisers'

I was wondering how well tilapia do as an algae controlling graiser. I'm talking about the surface growth.

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

"I wouldn't worry much about that George, since most plants need way, way more Mg than Fe. It's super-duper-ultra unlikely that you've 'hurt' anything yet "

2 hours ago

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

"Hi Debra, I see from your videos the drain lines from the GB's are near to the base of the beds, which looks(appears to be) like about 4-6 inches below the top of the bed. If the drain lines are indeed set at a "close to base height",…"

2 hours ago

Jay commented on Jon Chaiton's photo

External Bell Siphon Schematic

"Ok with the 90deg fitting turned it all makes sense including the vacuum break that was throwing me. So using the Vacuum break obviously sets the water level in the grow beds. "

2 hours ago

David - WI replied to William J Silverthorn's discussion Water Pressure Puzzle

"If you want to have any significant water pressure to feed the grow beds, the fish tank would have to be up fairly high... if you set it up like the sketch above anyway. It takes a little bit more than 2' of height to make 1 psi of water…"

4 hours ago

Pat James commented on Pat James's blog post Swimming Pool System

"Jim, Yeah, I want a bunch to use as scavengers, and insect control. I live in prime mosquito country. But I'd rather use the majority of bio load capacity for something I can eat. Which brings up an off the wall thought... Has anybody ever…"

4 hours ago

Jacques L. commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"@Jim I have not tried the salt treatment as yet. If I have any fish left by this weekend, I'll take a stab at it. Do you happen to know the ratio of salt to water and the time necessary to 'dip the fish'?"

4 hours ago

Paula Costa replied to Roger & April Frederick's discussion Anyone using Growstones?

"Hi Matt, Growstones don't disappear or disintegrate with handling. They are large enough and will remain a large stone or aggregate with all its physical properties, long after many years of usage. Yes, they will produce some…"

5 hours ago

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

"You might want to try a nutrient calculator like the plant people use in the Aquarium hobby. http://calc.petalphile.com/ I use this for my planted tanks and along with the plant deficiencies chart that was previously posted. It's important to…"

5 hours ago