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Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"Seeds:
A friend at my church has a seed business, they grow their seeds up on the rim.
Certified Organic & Heirloom/Open-Pollinated Seeds
Here is the…"
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to Ariel Scott's discussion How many goldfish to add
"Hi Jonathan,
You're right. My mistake Ariel,sorry. Rules of thumb for media bed is 1 lb of fish for 5-7 gallons, so that makes 5-7 one pound fish."
Jim Troyer commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"For plant starts:
I do the little clear plastic germination tray thing. I use mulch plugs I got at the hydro store in Tempe and just put them in the cinders. Works well for me.
I just checked my plant chart and there is nothing listed…"
Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair replied to Ariel Scott's discussion How many goldfish to add"I have been running at 1 fish per 10 gallons in a 26 gallon tank (two 5 inch goldfish) and 4 cubic foot grow bed. I have grown basil, tomato, bok choi, lettuce, peppers ect for the last year and a half years. 9 pounds of fish is overkill for a media…"
Jim Troyer commented on Pat James's group Homesteading Skills"This is a great group idea Pat!
We have a thing here called 'food share' it's put on by the LDS folks I think. It's a good idea anyway.
They make up boxes of surplus grocery items. You pay $15 last week…"
L F replied to Pat James's discussion minnow reproduction"what do you feed your minnows ? I can see selling them as fish bait at more profit than other fish."
Linda Logan replied to Pat James's discussion getting ANY work done in the group Aquaponics For Beginners"Since putting in bee hives, AP chickens, and rabbits it seems my productivity in the veggie/perennial garden has dramatically dropped off."
Hydroponics Curacao replied to Hydroponics Curacao's discussion Light medium for vertical system"I will look for that. Thanks!
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len pierce replied to len pierce's discussion recycling my system."Thanks for that. I will watch this week."
Scott Bloom commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Matt- This is my first summer growing plants, of any kind, anyway. I have read articles and watched videos of all kinds and I finally came to the conclusion the only wrong way is to not try anything. So I am just having fun with…"
Matt Miskinnis commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"I do all three when it comes to the plants. Currently the plants I have in my system I bought from home depot because I wanted to have some plants ready to go when my system was cycled. The plants are still doing well. two weeks…"
Scott Bloom commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"I wonder if there is a seed exchange here in the valley?"
John Malone commented on David Schwinghamer's group Arizona Aquaponics"@Sunset
I like to germinate my own seeds because it is a lot cheaper than buying the seedlings. However, buying the seedlings or larger plants is a lot more reliable.
Having said that, broadcasting seeds direct in to a gravel grow bed and giving…"
ModeratorHarold Sukhbir replied to len pierce's discussion recycling my system.
"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…"
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?"
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minnow reproduction
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Light medium for vertical system
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recycling my system.
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