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Conrad Chin-Yee commented on Michael Hasey's photo

Michael Hasey sorting breeding stock Tilapia

"That is a beautiful variety"

39 minutes ago

Conrad Chin-Yee replied to Scott Hair's discussion What fish would you recommend for a beginner?

"For me Hawaii Gold don't survive very well especially when raised with blue tilapia. The Blues seem to be more aggressive and the Golds are more passive. Golds seem to be less hardy. But it may be that I am doing something wrong. "

41 minutes ago

ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to Vlad Jovanovic's discussion Dual Root Zone (possible for AP) in the group Fish-less Systems

" This second pic is the pot that had the struvite that I made and zeolite mixed in, it seems to be doing among the best (though none of them are doing poorly :) Might just be a coincidence, but either way...I'll take it..."

2 hours ago

ModeratorVlad Jovanovic replied to Vlad Jovanovic's discussion Choosing an appropriate variety among cultivars

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ModeratorVlad Jovanovic posted photos

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

"I wish..."

3 hours ago

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

"Ah you have invented the perpetual motion machine"

3 hours ago

Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

" Good point Sheri! Are the fish showing signs of spousal abuse?"

6 hours ago

Sheri Schmeckpeper commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics

"Just grasping at straws, have either of you gents noticed aggressive behavior in your tanks? When they reach maturity, dominant tilapia can harass subordinate tilapia to death."

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

"Thanks Vlad, Yes, I piped it out of the wenatchee river (I have irrigation from the river) and the total is 180 gals. "

7 hours ago

Rob Nash posted photos

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ModeratorBob Terrell replied to Vlad Jovanovic's discussion GMO's may have led to increased pesticide/herbicide usage

"Vlad, interesting read http://www.dailyfinance.com/on/monsanto-gmo-roundup-ready-seeds-patents-food-prices/"

7 hours ago

Rob Nash commented on Rob Nash's photo

Spretnak Romaine

"wow... haven't been on in over a month.. these are the Spretnak from High Mowing organincs in Vermont. you have to special order them. no one stocks them.. oh, and the price is not a misprint, they cost 4 times as much as other romaine."

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Tom McLemore and Jason A. joined Chris Smith's group

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

"Hi Debra, Yea that's the trouble with just the tubing. Normally we use a bulkhead fitting and fitted PVC pipes. Pipe would surely solve the problem of directing water from the base GB and on the outside to increase the water level. Silicone is…"

8 hours ago

ModeratorTCLynx replied to Pat James's discussion Tilapia as 'graisers' in the group Tilapia Growers

"I've heard of them scraping algae off surfaces but they are not going to be as good as a couple small plecos at keeping tank walls clean of surface algae. And it will depend on how hungry you keep them. Small tilapia have a powerful…"

8 hours ago