Aquaponic Gardening - A Community and Forum For Aquaponic Gardeners

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Green Acre Aquaponics

This is a group for those that want to stay connected with Green Acre Aquaponics. At Green Acre, we are focused on optimizing commercial growing with the newest techniques and technologies for integrated system growing. Recognizing the value of integrating media bed growing into raft (DWC) technology, this hybrid aquaponics design optimizes nutrient density by allowing the additional metabolization of valuable solids typically removed from DWC systems. Why remove the most valuable element in…See More

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David B 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

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David B joined Stuart Polkinghorne's group

Caribbean Aquaponics

To bring anyone in and around the Caribbean that have knowledge and those that want learn about aquaponics together. Build up a knowledge base of people and resources to work together and help bring this system of food production into the public eye.Anyone with a system willing to show others, anyone wanting help, lets start an open group to teach, learn and develop systems suited to our island homes.See More

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David B joined Darrin Charbonneau's group

Automation and Remote Monitoring

Designs, Experiences, and Ideas for automating an AP greenhouse.Alerts, Webcams, Temperature, Ventilation, PH, Logging, Graphing, Triggered Responses, Notifications, Remote Control, etc...See More

8 minutes ago

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David B replied to Dan Ponton's discussion Pest Control in the group Florida Aquaponics

"I wonder if the fish would love to eat em if they were scooped up & dropped back in with the fish?"

9 minutes ago

David B joined M Cosmo's group

Florida Aquaponics

Lets make the "fishing capital of the world" the Aquaponics capital. Invite every florida aquaponics farmer you know to this list

12 minutes ago

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

"Ok, lets just say that weighing fish feed was an interesting experience this morning. It was harder to visualize how much I usually give them. Totally misjudged and they got a nice big breakfast this morning :) I think the…"

13 minutes ago

David B commented on David B's photo

Duckweed Crop for Tilapia

"I read up on some recent Duckweed discussions here on the site. Sounds like i'm avoiding most of the hassle of Duckweed but gaining the benefits because this duckweed pool is not part of my main veggie beds."

26 minutes ago

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

"Thanks for that image. That'll be useful. "

1 hour ago

Enrique Garcia, Ian McCluskey and 4 other members joined SW's group

Free Fingerlings for Aquapons

A group for those of you willing to donate fingerlings (tilapia, koi, catfish, etc) to other Backyard Aquapons and the those needing them. Let's help each other! There is strength in unity. Let's make a better world through aquaponics!See More

1 hour ago

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Shivanie Ramnarine posted a status

"i will put up some pic of my new system up for 3 month latest test results say no nitrates or nitrites but ph has dropped to 6.8"

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Omari Jaffe posted photos

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sherrie cockram commented on Sylvia Bernstein's group Tilapia Growers

"Thank you, that does help"

1 hour ago

john graham commented on Sylvia Bernstein's group Tilapia Growers

"I have 15 years in recirc systems, I have been following the discussions. I gather cycle means to run your system for a period of time. I also gather that you intend for the root systems to perform the bio-filtration for the fish waste…"

1 hour ago

sherrie cockram commented on Sylvia Bernstein's group Tilapia Growers

"Since I am new to Aquaponics, Should I cycle my system with or without the fish? Who has done it both ways?"

2 hours ago

sherrie cockram commented on Sylvia Bernstein's group Tilapia Growers

"Bob, I was thinking of cycling with fish, but I am open to suggestions since I am new. "

2 hours ago

ModeratorTCLynx replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Wicking methods in the earth in the group Wicking bed growers

"I don't know how having an IBC filled at the end of it would work, I think it would all just drain out into the pipe and into the ground. Or are you talking about just using the IBC as a compost tea brewer and just watering from it into the Ag…"

3 hours ago

Tetlom replied to David Schwinghamer's discussion Wicking methods in the earth in the group Wicking bed growers

"Great answer TCL I am very interested to try open method, I am thinking of putting an IBC at one end and running Ag pipe from the bottom of it into the bed. Then filling the IBC with compost, wondering about having layer of Bio Car or even fresh…"

6 hours ago

Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair replied to Beth Medeiros's discussion How many fish do I need?

"Well there are a couple of things to mention... First your nice looking system is very young and your first couple of crops won't be your best. Aquaponics continues to develop for up to 2 years. You will see your yield continue to improve over…"

8 hours ago

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

"Hi Pat: Don't knock those little fishy guys, there is a guy here in Phoenix growing AP with guppies, 1000's of guppies. You are correct in thinking that you need to add plant load to get a handle on the green water issue. I…"

9 hours ago