"Hey Dave, that looks really interesting - those entries in the top - are they to let water in and out? I have been using little plastic bottles stuffed with coir that look a bit like that. I'll post a picture if I can find. Thanks for the…"
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Tetlom replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Wicking methods in the earth in the group Wicking bed growers
David Schwinghamer replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Wicking methods in the earth in the group Wicking bed growers"Below is a picture of my latest in ground wick bed for growing corn. Its a plastic rain gutter with ten 1.25 pvc tubes stuffed with coir. The sides will have a mixture of coir and vermicompost as the planting media for corn transplants.
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Paul Smith replied to Arwen Vaughan's discussion Transplant from AP to Soil"Why not try straw bales. I have been growing tomatoes in straw bales for a number of years with Great success.
I suggest that you go to: www.davesgarden.com and look up the strawbale community. There is a bunch of information.
You…"
John Malone commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"First Tilapia Fillet
Today was the big day: the day I killed and filleted my first aquaponics grown tilapia.
I got home from work and went to check the fish, and give them a good feed of the new food that arrived today. They were very grateful…"
Gregory J. Showalter replied to Gregory J. Showalter's discussion Ammonia-0 ppm, nitrites 5 or more ppm, nitrates a solid 5 ppm"Great points and information Harold for a beginner such as I. Again, Thanks a bunch!"
ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to Scott Hair's discussion What fish would you recommend for a beginner?
"Ok cool. thanks Verna :)
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Paul Smith replied to Jennifer Dozar's discussion Peanuts?"Looking at the size of the plant and the number of peanuts per plant, it seems like you would have to grow an awful lot of plants to get enough to eat. Peanuts are similar to potatoes in habit and growing season length. I would think…"
ModeratorBob Terrell replied to Pat James's discussion Pacu- revisited
"Did not know of these fish for AP so I started reading, gee they sure have big teeth...lol"
Carlos A. Gorricho posted a discussionAquatic Eco-System AQUAPONIC TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN WORKSHOP
Hi all! Has anybody taken this course? They have Drs Rakocy and Lennard lined up, plus Dr Pettit from EPCOT. Sounds like a dream team, but is it? Thanks in advance for your comments. CARLOS A.See More
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Gregory J. Showalter's discussion Ammonia-0 ppm, nitrites 5 or more ppm, nitrates a solid 5 ppm
"Hi Gregory,
Temperature
The temperature for optimum growth of nitrifying bacteria is between 77-86° F (25-30° C).
Growth rate is decreased by 50% at 64° F (18° C).
Growth rate is decreased by 75% at 46-50° F.
No activity will…"
Tetlom replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Wicking methods in the earth in the group Wicking bed growers"these sketches are incomplete and may not make sense - the extra comments are not needed for most of you, but what the hell, I like the sound of my own voice :)
Landscapes are mostly subjected to flood and drought situations, a multi-level…"
Nick Rizzo posted a status"This season the AP system is running great the Veggies are looking good. I got about 100 Celery and Volunteer tomatoes"
Jon tripp commented on K Schreiber's group New England Aquaponics"I noticed there had not been any conversations here in a while. I have been doing a lot of reading and ting to learn more on how to do this... Any places you would suggest?"
ModeratorJon Parr replied to Pat James's discussion Tilapia as 'graisers' in the group Tilapia Growers
"I have mossambicus tilapia, and they graze like crazy, even when well fed. I think the algae habit may vary by species, but definitely mossies do at least help control algae.
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Chris Cates replied to Scott Hair's discussion What fish would you recommend for a beginner?"I wouldn't bother with a green house. I'm in Ocala and don't need it here, I can't believe you'd need it there. You're more likely to need shade cloth, and as long as you have some way to hang the shade…"
Matt Miskinnis commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"I'm thinking some big time spousal abuse! Just hope you didn't name that fish Jody Arias, or your gonna have a lot dead fish. (couldn't resist)"
David Schwinghamer replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Wicking methods in the earth in the group Wicking bed growers"Could you draw me a picture so I can better understand your methods.
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chris taylor Swamp Creek Farms posted a blog postOldest system crashing. Help
Ibc tote system. 4 years old or more channel cats. I added 100 cat fingerlings few months ago. They are dead now and are starting to get to my old fish. I haven't had many problems that I couldn't figure out. Changed the water out twice. All water levels seem to be fine. The fish kinda hang out together and seem to barrel roll when swimming. My friend added 100 from the same company the same day and his are all dead from ick. It sounded like ick but these fish don't have spots or any different…See More
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