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To rinse or not to rinse...
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Dec 15, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
That is the question! I'm not sure if this has been hashed out already, I haven't found an article on it except TCLynx's blog article. I'd like to open up the subject and get imput from all willing…Continue
Charcoal as a media
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Parr Jan 28. 75 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys, I'm going to open this up for debate, as things are getting a little off topic on my personal system discussion. There have been questions as to the safety of charcoal as a media, and I'm…Continue
Good deal on pumps?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Rogers aka The White Lion Oct 24, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys. I'm not familiar with these pumps at all, but I found them in a place that sells stuff that's scratch and dent. Neat place, got a tip that there was a load of fish supplies so I checked…Continue
New Aquaponics Farm being developed in Canada
Started Dec 1, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone, I was on the phone with my mother last month when she mentioned that a local farmer that we buy chickens from had expanded to include fish farming and was changing their name. After…Continue
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Paul Letby commented on Rob Torcellini's video
FAQ #4 - Aquaponics - Geodesic Dome - Rocket Mass Heater
"My Wife wants to see your cat in another video Rob. :)"
Paul Letby commented on Jim Fisk's blog post Making A Zero Backpressure Check Valve"Looks sound to me. Well thought out."
Paul Letby replied to Arwen Vaughan's discussion Heaters went out...cold water...now what?"Hey Arwen,
I don't think you are bringing the temperature up too fast. I've had much bigger temperature swings with tropical fish during the winter with no obvious ill effects. ( water changes with water from a barrel filled with…"
Paul Letby replied to John's discussion Hello from Indy and my small basement system"Very cool setup! I've been running my basement setup for about two years and still putting up with my fluorescent tubes. It's a lettuce machine. Can't grow tomatoes like yours! "
ModeratorJon Parr replied to Paul Letby's discussion My first system: Raft converted to Chop Charcoal Media Bed
"Wow, that's a really great pic of springtails from just an iPhone and a glass!
Paul, I may have missed it in the thread, but what was the initial and long term effect on pH from the char?"
Paul Letby replied to craig smith's discussion water colors"I would think that the one that's green is that way because of the nutrients in the water from the ap system have fed some algae. The clear one likely has low nutrients so nothing for algae to eat."
Paul Letby replied to Paul Letby's discussion My first system: Raft converted to Chop Charcoal Media Bed"Here's a close up picture of springtails. I held a magnifying glass in front of my phone. :) They don't like the light so I took this right after the lights came on in the morning. You don't normally find them out in the…"
Paul Letby commented on Pat James's blog post Swimming Pool System"Wow Pat, this looks like an awesome project. I'll be watching your updates. "
Paul Letby replied to Paul Letby's discussion My first system: Raft converted to Chop Charcoal Media Bed"Hey Jack,
I think the gap is around 2 or 3 inches. I don't think it would stay dry unless the gap was very large. I am saving up for some expanded clay pellets to top dress just for this reason. Then I would have that ideal…"
Jack belcher replied to Paul Letby's discussion My first system: Raft converted to Chop Charcoal Media Bed"Hey Paul,
cheers for your quick reply.
I saw the moss, nice touch! Did you put it there or did it just arrive...? lol
what size gap do you maintain between the max grow bed water level and the top of the media?
do you think if…"
Profile Information
- How did you find us?
- referral from another website
- If you found us through a referral or a newsletter, which was it?
- Murray Hallam's website
- 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?
- 1 - 2 yrs
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Goldfish
- How big is your fish tank?
- 85 Gal indoor setup
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- Always had an interest in gardening and tropical fish. Now there's a way to combine the two! Awesome!
This summer I experimented with Lasagna Gardening and was very happy with the results.
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 4:27am on February 22, 2011,
Affnan said… Glad to hear its works without problem, you can forget about it now and concentrate on planting and fish.
Cheers.
- At 12:44pm on January 6, 2011,
Molly Stanek said… - Thank you for joining the Sweet Water Organics group. :)
- At 5:52am on November 10, 2010,
ModeratorTCLynx said… - I think you are doing a great job so far, keep it up :)
- At 9:59pm on October 27, 2010,
Sylvia Bernstein said… - Awesome story, Paul! Not often you hear of someone being dragged into AP out of necessity. I love it. Hope you are now, or will be, a convinced addict. Glad to have you here.
- At 9:10pm on October 26, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…
- Hi Paul,
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 join in. Always thrilled to have experienced growers join us – please post some photos of your system!
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 Main page.
Please add a photo of yourself and participate!
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia
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