"crappie are a different species than "bream" - bluegill or sunfish..
i've heard that crappie are harder to feed train, but if you get them young you should be fine
be careful bringing fish from a pond in.. i'd do a "salt…"
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2 year system in East Texas
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Rowan Mar 12. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am fishless, cycling up currently. Hope to have everything running by 4/1/2013. I already have the strawberries in the grow beds.I am using a timed flood and drain system. 2 in ground FT at about…Continue
Grasshoppers winning the fight
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Parr Aug 20, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
There isn't a "bugs" forum, So I will put this here. This is what I have been fighting the last few weeks (and 100+ heat). …Continue
Follow Up/Bragging
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula Aug 20, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
So it has been 100+ degrees for a week + in my part of Texas. My setup is three 55 gallon barrels. 1 is split to make grow beds, 1 is for fish and 1 for sump. It has worked great. I know I have about…Continue
Collecting Data
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Carr Jun 7, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am just starting to look at data logging/data collection for my system. What are some of the options? I have a PC that will be about 10' from the end of my system in an enclosed shed. I have used…Continue
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Lance Rose posted a discussion2 year system in East Texas
I am fishless, cycling up currently. Hope to have everything running by 4/1/2013. I already have the strawberries in the grow beds.I am using a timed flood and drain system. 2 in ground FT at about 150 gals each, and four 2 X 5 X 9" growbeds. I will be using crappie and bream (is their a difference?) from a couple of local stock ponds.The point of having it in ground is to try and keep it cool in the summer. I am also going to put a canopy cover over the whole thing.The pics show it while still…See More
Lance Rose replied to D. Clark's discussion Just getting started in NE Texas"Welcome! We about are you in East Texas? I am between Mt. Vernon and Winnsboro.
I had about a 100 gal FT using blue barrels last year. It went pretty well. I started with strawberries and went through okra, peas, and ended up with tomatoes in the…"
coty replied to Lance Rose's discussion How to plant the plants"I am about to plant some different plants and wanted to know how deep is should plant them? Should i plant them at the water lever or 1in or 2in above the water level? Ill beplnting broccli, kale, sweet peas and strawberries."
ModeratorJon Parr replied to Lance Rose's discussion Grasshoppers winning the fight
"Awesome trap. I'll have to try one myself. Thankyou."
Larry Dale Smith replied to Lance Rose's discussion Grasshoppers winning the fight"Here's one I found on the web: http://sam-aurelius-milam-iii.site50.net/Bright_Ideas/Grasshopper_Trap/Grasshopper_Trap.html
I will probably make several of these!
I was surprised none were mentioned in my book, but after all that…"
Larry Dale Smith replied to Lance Rose's discussion Grasshoppers winning the fight"I have used Semaspore Grasshopper Control (takes time and works best when they are small), and EcoBran Grasshopper Bait (for immediate kill), they are organic approved and work well.
I've also had good luck with Neem Oil…"
Paula replied to Lance Rose's discussion Follow Up/Bragging"I grow blueberries in pots and they do great. I recall there being several online sites giving instructions. As for taking care of them, depending on heat and humidity, they need regular watering. (I water daily while they're producing and only…"
ModeratorJon Parr replied to Lance Rose's discussion Grasshoppers winning the fight
"No kidding. You need to devise a trap for those suckers and start selling them as fish and reptile food."
Chi Ma replied to Lance Rose's discussion Grasshoppers winning the fight"Looks like good fish food to me :)"
RW replied to Lance Rose's discussion Grasshoppers winning the fight"I'm in Texas too. I feel your pain.
I heard NOLO bait is good for grasshoppers, but it works best when they're young. I plan on using it early next year.
When i put seeds in my grow beds, they sprout then the grasshoppeers get…"
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- At 9:24pm on April 20, 2012,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome Lance!
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.
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