"Hi Alex,
Welcome to the community. There is a lot of helpful information on this forum already regarding the basics, so be sure to read a lot of the threads or search for issues you are unclear about. You can build a small system very cheaply if…"
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Bug problems...
Started this discussion. Last reply by jim mckee Jan 23. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have had bug issues with my A/P system since I started it. First all my lettuce got eaten by catepillers, then several weeks later I replanted lettuce, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, etc. The…Continue
Sick (dying?) bluegill
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Rowan Dec 15, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
So I saw the white belly of a fish in my tank a couple days ago - assuming it was dead, I got my net to pull him out. But, he wasn't dead yet, even though he was floating abnormally sideways.…Continue
New aquaponic system finally set up!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Daniel Jun 12. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all - Since I received help from several of you here on the forum I thought I would post a link to a video introduction of my mostly completed system. Here's the link:…Continue
Tags: cycling, newb, introduction, system, aquaponic
Feedback on planned system design?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bradly Aug 13, 2012. 34 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all -New to the community here and wanted to run my system plan by you experts for feedback before I jump into the world of aquaponics. I've just finished reading Sylvia's book which I thought did…Continue
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Daniel replied to Daniel's discussion New aquaponic system finally set up!"Thanks Rob - I've really enjoyed learning about Aquaponics, despite the challenges that come up. As far as suggestions, there is a ton of advice on this forum already - but you might want to make sure to read…"
"I read this post with great admiration. I am very new to this. Finishing my 330 gal IBC with two 12" IBC grow beds (crushed granite). Bell siphons in GBs, constant pump in 100 gal sump. I am trying to soak up every…"
Daniel posted a status"I have two AP systems now - one system outside and one indoor system. I'll be posting updates on my blog: www.WhatIsAquaponics.co"
Daniel replied to Daniel's discussion New aquaponic system finally set up!"I wanted to post an update for all the aquapons here who helped me with advice while I got my initial system setup last year. My outdoor system is going well, just a little overplanted ;-), and I set up an indoor system as well with a 50gal fish…"
Daniel replied to Dan Lieder's discussion When to add plants"That's a really pretty design Dan.
My two cents are that you have to stock based on approx grown weight of the fish. I have 50 bluegill in my 300 gal system, and at fingerling size you are right - they are probably only a couple of pounds.…"
jim mckee replied to Daniel's discussion Bug problems..."Or slugs (they leave trails).
I heard a story about a chipmunk in a mouse trap but I can't remember how it went.
Something about fresh greens as bait?
Ditto on the top of your grow bed is too moist, tweak the water level down just a…"
Rohan Roy replied to Daniel's discussion Bug problems..."Hmmm, I'm not sure it it's contributing to bug or chipmunk problems, but it looks like your media is wet at the surface and you've got algae growing. I would suggest lowering your water level or adding more media. I had some…"
Keith Rowan replied to Daniel's discussion Sick (dying?) bluegill"with those temps they won't eat much.. if other fish start showing signs of the same thing, i'd salt to 3ppt"
Daniel replied to Daniel's discussion Sick (dying?) bluegill"So this little fish didn't make it. He is now repurposed in my composter... But my other fish seem fine, so I'm hoping they don't catch whatever got this guy. If anyone has ideas how to keep this from happening again, I'm all…"
Daniel replied to Frank Cates's discussion Feeding Bluegill in the group Bluegill or Bream Growers"If my bluegill fingerlings are really hungry - i.e. water warms up to at least 60 deg and I haven't fed for at least 24 hours, they tend to start hitting the pellets as soon as I drop them into the water. Usually however, I put the…"
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Commercial Aquaponics
This is a place we can share and help each other in our new industry. If you have already established yourself in the industry or are looking to this group is for you.See More
Daniel replied to M reed beauchamp's discussion aquaponic asparagus"I just planted asparagus in my A/P system a couple months ago. It came up fine, but hard to tell how it will work for sure since my A/P system is still young, and asparagus is likely to take at least a year. My bed is a flooded media bed, but…"
Daniel replied to Evelin Röshel's discussion Draining the fish tank"Hi Evelin - try searching youtube for some videos of Aquaponics. There are quite a few videos that should give you a better idea about how A/P systems are setup. My system uses a sump tank so the fish tank water level remains level at all times.…"
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- How did you find us?
- Search engine (Google)
- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- flood and drain media
- How old is your system?
- 6 mos - 1 yr
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Other
- How big is your fish tank?
- ~200 Gallons
- Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question)
- gills
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- Built a constant flooded media system with 1 IBC tote for fish tank/grow bed, 1 55 gal drum for sump, 1 split 55 gal drum for two more grow beds. Built another system indoors with a 50 gal fish tank. Posting updates on my blog: www.WhatIsAquaponics.co
Also running www.danielspromise.com with health and beauty products, but if my AP systems go well, may expand Daniel's Promise into selling produce at local farmers markets.
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- At 10:06pm on June 25, 2012,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome Daniel!
Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking questions. Everyone is quite happy to help out new members--no question is too basic.
A great place to start is to read the “How to Use This Site” link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Home page. You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.
Please participate and check in with us every day! We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia
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