"Hi Len,
A flowing river ecosystem probably won't show much on the test, but it sure will have bacteria alive in it. You should still be keeping an eye on the Nitrites especially, see if they peak or flatline. My guess is, as you haven't…"
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Paul Trudeau replied to Jessica Johnson's discussion Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland) in the group Sacramento Aquaponics"Hey Sac folks - turns out I AM going to the Friendlies' Oakland AP training tomorrow. If you want to come in my car, feel free.
Anticipating leaving my place in downtown Sac about 7:30 am. I probably will leave a bit early so…"
Rick Stillwagon replied to Hydroponics Curacao's discussion Light medium for vertical system"Then you might want to try the Matala type material that is similar to that in the zip grow towers. It is a filter media used in bio filters. Cant get any lighter than that."
Verna Gross posted a status"I love gardening when everything is waist level and you can really study the plants my garden is my Zen I lose track of time there"
Chris Cates commented on Chi Ma's group Aquaponics For Beginners"Aquaponic Lynx diagrams page to get you started. What kind of system were you planning do set up? Do you know yet?"
Chris Cates replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners"Time goes amazingly fast in the garden. I was out 2 weeks ago for about 45 minutes adjusting my tomato hangers and trimming, came in and found out it was actually over 4 hours. Then we had a big storm monday and I spent about 4 hours out…"
ModeratorBob Terrell replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners
"Thanks Pat, like I said we just keep on keeping on. the only other choice is to quite and roll over and I have never been one to roll over for anything. lol
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Robert Rowe replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners"@Pat
Aquaponics is pretty good at using up any spare time if you let it. Who is in charge?
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Pat James replied to Pat James's discussion minnow reproduction"No idea what species I have, but I AM looking at a way to take advantage of them as a food source IF anybody comes up with a method...."
George replied to Nick Scud's discussion Question on algae management and Worms for beds"I vouch for Converse (Mrs.) for e.coli free worms and good service.
algae - you could try some EDDHA iron chelate for your plants and it will make water darker too."
Robert Rowe commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Sunset
The seeds you want are called heirloom seeds. The are not from Hybrids or Genetically modified.
Make the algae your friend. Tilapia will eat it and if you collect it and feed it to your worm box they will thrive.
Algae is a problem if you…"
Pat James replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners"Hey, man. I was real sorry to hear how you got nailed by those storms. I was blessed that they passed me by.."
George replied to Pat James's discussion minnow reproduction"Darn cool food chain. The minnow I've been thinking about is gambusia affinis."
Steve Chin-Yee commented on Rob Nash's photo
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"Nice! Are you growing these in containers, and or irrigating with System water or do you hand water.
Whats the age of the bush and what type?
I just planted some in 30 gallon containers, hope they look as good as yours in a couple years.
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ModeratorBob Terrell replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners
"Hey Pat, after the storms the other night destroyed my systems and part of the house the only thing I have done is work. lol
I have put the systems back together and salvaged most of the plants, repaired my roof, and had about two…"
sunset commented on Jim Fisk's group IBC Aquaponics"Thanks again! You guys seriously rock.
Yeah, I started off setting up a CHIFT PIST system but that meant putting my fish tanks SUPER high so they could gravity drain into the grow beds. I am now converting to a CHOP system but I…"
sunset commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"so now...onto the plants. Do y'all germinate them from seeds before planting or buy the little guys from a nursery or something? I thought I heard somewhere that a lot of the seeds you can buy will not produce seeds so you have to…"
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