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David L. Eisenbrandt posted a discussion

Free air?

With all this moving water, what about water wheels to power small air pumps. Just a thought.See More

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Jessica Johnson replied to Jessica Johnson's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group Sacramento Aquaponics

"When: Sunday May 26, 830 am - 530 pm Where: the Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, Oakland, CA How much: $40-100, no one turned away http://www.plantingjustice.org/"

10 minutes ago

Harlyn Mall posted photos

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Paul Trudeau replied to Jessica Johnson's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group Sacramento Aquaponics

"Jessica, Outside chance I might get to the Oakland event Sunday. Depends on start/end times - can't find anything in the publicity. Do you know? Paul"

25 minutes ago

Hydroponics Curacao posted photos

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50 minutes ago

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

"Oh, I also ordered another batch of catfish fingerlings for delivery next Friday. I'm convinced (delusional :) ) that I have room for Alot more fish. Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels remain at 0."

54 minutes ago

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

"I have not had a good look at my catfish, so today I went out and bought a cast net. It took me several attempts to get it thrown right. I caught one fish early on and then nothing. Last cast and I caught 9 cats between 5 and 6 inches long and 2 big…"

58 minutes ago

ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Clinton Young's discussion Chia

"Hi Clinton, Same family as mint and mint does really well in my AP. So, should grow like bonkers for you."

1 hour ago

Zach coakley updated their profile

1 hour ago

Clinton Young posted a discussion

Chia

Do any of you know how well chia grows in aquaponics?See More

2 hours ago

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Clinton Young commented on Killian Griffin's photo

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"When you're ready to get this one up and going let me know, and I'll stop by to help out if you like."

2 hours ago

ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Dan Lindey's discussion New To AP

"Hi Dan, Looks like your system initially cycled by/on the 5/15. The Nitrite spikes after this( 20/21) could be due to testing too soon after feeding. Testing to see the capability of an AP system is usually done 24 hours after feeding. The reading…"

2 hours ago

MJ McPhee replied to MJ McPhee's discussion Grapes

"Right now I have two tomatoes, one pepper, and one rosemary plant in that system along with the one grape vine, do I need to expand my tank to sustain that amount of vegetation? Things have been growing well so far but they are…"

3 hours ago

Jim Fisk replied to Matt T.'s discussion Plumbing Issues with IBC tote in the group IBC Aquaponics

"Sorry TC. No XXXL yet Special order only. Actually I have rather big hands and if I am careful I can get my hand down a 3" pipe in S&D. A 4" S&D gravel guard is HUGE. There's plenty of room to grab the 2" funnel and twist…"

3 hours ago

Paul Trudeau replied to Jessica Johnson's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group Sacramento Aquaponics

"oops, forgot you already posted this Jessica and I went ahead and posted this AM as well. Have a good time!"

3 hours ago

Nick Scud updated their profile

4 hours ago

Dan Lindey replied to Dan Lindey's discussion New To AP

"This spring in Pennsyvainia the temperatures have been up and down. I only recorded my water temps. but they are in direct relation to the outside temps. Whan it was hot out the water temps went up and when it got cold the temps. went down. I…"

4 hours ago

George replied to MJ McPhee's discussion Grapes

"You may be the first. Your profile references a 10-gallon tank, which seems a bit small for a perennial plant. Otherwise, I don't know of a reason it won't work."

4 hours ago

ModeratorTCLynx replied to Matt T.'s discussion Plumbing Issues with IBC tote in the group IBC Aquaponics

"Jim, have you looked into making bigger gravel guards for those people with really big hands/arms that can't put their hand down a 4" pipe easily to remove the stand pipe if adjustment is needed? I can put my arm down a 4" pipe no…"

5 hours ago

Dave Story commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding

"Harlyn, Thank you for sharing. I get discouraged on this site from people without experience misquoting the research as if it is their own experience. Thank you"

5 hours ago