"I would wonder about over saturating the fruit. A constant exposure to water, even if you are using flood and drain, would seem to ruin peanuts. Couldn't say though, however i would suggest watching your pH. Peanuts are often planted to correct…"
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Jeff Givan commented on Jeff Givan's group Ohio Aquaponics"Hi Jeff! We are in the process of building our greenhouse so I am not a complete expert here in Ohio. Plus, a lot of it depends on many different factors such as where your system is? Greenhouse, garage, basement or such. …"
Bob Wohl commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@ John Thanks for answering the temp question! :D Also, I love my bell syphon!"
Sheri Schmeckpeper commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Yes, Samson, Nile tilapia. I guess I left my post in mind-reading mode. LOL!"
Samson J. Loo commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Sheri I take it that those are tilapia eggs?"
Sheri Schmeckpeper commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Hi, All! I've been AWOL & will need to get caught up, but today I wanted to show you this from a mature female (about 3 lb) that we harvested. These are her egg sacs, and every one of those little pearls are eggs. Apparently she was ready…"
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John Malone commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Bob
I have a hatchery manual here that says:
"The breeders should be kept between 85 and 92 degrees F to achieve good breeding"
Here's a document from the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center about all things Tilapia.…"
Bob Wohl commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@ Jim my temp is sitting at right about 81, it's in the shade (not the bed though). This brings up my question of "What is the max temp for these fish?" I'm curious and I would like to be pro-active so I don't…"
Samson J. Loo commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Hey @Bob. Because of all the videos I have seen a majority shows 3/4" pvc so I have 3/4" material which I had from a previous raised bed project. It does sound like I need to upsize my piping. Luckily I haven't invested a lot in the…"
John Malone commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Samson
I built a wood frame, lined it with siding and OSB and then used pond liner so it would hold water. See photo below.
If I was doing it again, I'd probably forgo the wooden structure and just line the hole with old carpet and put…"
David - WI replied to Dan McGuire's discussion Looking for unwoven food grade plastic mats"You don't think that posting a "cheaper" alternative to his patented & trademarked product would be sabotaging his business? You must have a different definition of sabotage."
Paul Braun replied to Phil Kabza's discussion Greenhouse glazing and UV filtering in the group Greenhouses"Hi Phil,
Deglas Alltop Acrylic panels are available with or without UV transmittance...
http://greenhouse.roughbros.com/item/acrylic/tegories-glazing-acrylic-deglas-alltop-acylic-16mm/deglas-alltop-acylic-16mm
available in clear UV…"
Bob Campbell commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Samson - My rock is beginning to clog after 1-1/2 years even thought I have worms. I recently changed my swirl filter into a radial filter, and agree this design works much better. From what I've read lava rock contains a lot of…"
"I want to thank a member, Nick Scud, for all of his advice in getting my system built. I am a complete newbee and Nick took his valuable time to explain, in great detail, some of the things I should consider in building my IBC system. I…"
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