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How much water is too much?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Nash Jul 29, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I have a koi pond that is aproximately 6000 gallons, and want to connect some flood and drain beds to it. I dont have room to add the normal ratio of grow beds,which would be about 1500 sft, but can…Continue

Tadpoles in the raft system

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Weekz Mar 31, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes

I recently experienced three weeks of slow growth on the lettuce rafts. The sun had been out just as much or more than the month before, but the plants were showing signs of stress and beginning to…Continue

What is the best design for a wicking bed?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Nash Mar 13, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes

In an effort to build a more sustainable garden, im trying to have as many things out side the ap systems as possible. Most likely i will never go back to dirt rows, but know that power can be the…Continue

DIY water heater, DIY submersible water heater, build your own water heater, 1500 - 5500+ watt element water heater

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Nash Feb 11. 96 Replies 3 Likes

***Be sure to use a GFI plug with this!***here is a link to the Through-Wall version…Continue

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Rob Nash of HannaLeigh farm & Austin Aquaponics

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Bryan Acred commented on Rob Nash's photo

Spretnak Romaine

"Could I get some seeds of this from you Rob?"

Apr 16

Rob Nash replied to Patricia's discussion Bell siphon problems...in our classroom aquaponics system

"heres the link to the bell siphon how-to.. i must add that i have gone to advising folks not to use a siphon, just go with the ol timer, flood and drain. http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/how-to-build-a-bell-siphon"

Apr 12

Rob Nash commented on Rob Nash's photo

wicking bed deficiencies

"FTR- i never have these problems in the AP beds... only the standard Iron and Mag every 3 weeks and BOOM!"

Apr 12

Rob Nash commented on Rob Nash's photo

wicking bed deficiencies

"so my growing expert friend walks in and says calmly... no big deal .. you just need some more Mag... its locking out everything else.. the yellowing is just old dying leaves... the pink is phosphorus getting locked out, add some Mag. so i…"

Apr 12

Rob Nash replied to Patricia's discussion Bell siphon problems...in our classroom aquaponics system

"for a cleaner, easier, cheaper fix... try reducing the "tail pipe"... if your stand pipe is 3/4" reduce it to 1/2" below the growbeds, this does the same thing as putting the two elbows (Afnan's model) i have a bell siphon…"

Apr 12

ModeratorVlad Jovanovic commented on Rob Nash's photo

wicking bed deficiencies

"Got me there Rob...honestly it might be best to have a water sample tested. i'm betting it's not that expensive where you live...plus it'll give you a good (and hopefully precise) idea of where you're at... When…"

Apr 9

Rob Nash commented on Rob Nash's photo

wicking bed deficiencies

"Vlad... any thoughts?"

Apr 9

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matthew ferrell commented on Rob Nash's photo

Just enough

"I hope that it will be coming your way soon. No word from them in a while. As always I'm in too deep on too many projects."

Apr 1

Rob Nash commented on Rob Nash's photo

Just enough

"thanks Matt.... whats the latest in your neck of the woods? selling some shale? i have the guys at Brite Ideas trying to arrange a truck load from you... i hope to get a ton or two on that order."

Mar 31

Rob Nash commented on Rob Nash's photo

Wicking beds from the south

"thanks Jim, thats actually a patio heater... we lucky Texans dont need a lot of heater... its a 30 btu from home depot. i only had to run it three nights this year! ...i have never run co2 in the greenhouse, but i do have an…"

Mar 31

Rob Nash replied to Michelle's discussion Pea Gravel...

"Michelle, I like to use 3/4" granite on the bottom 6" and 1/2" granite on the top 6". after your system matures and begins to "go acidic"... the pH drops to around 6, then you want to add some 1/2" river rock(not…"

Mar 31

matthew ferrell commented on Rob Nash's photo

Just enough

"be my systems baby's father"

Mar 22

matthew ferrell commented on Rob Nash's photo

Just enough

"i love your work"

Mar 22

Jim Fisk commented on Rob Nash's photo

Wicking beds from the south

"Also I see a co2 gen in the background (mosquito controller). How often do you use it and can you see results in plant growth? When u have time to comment. I know how busy you are."

Mar 22

Jim Fisk commented on Rob Nash's photo

Wicking beds from the south

"Hi Rob, your operation is absolutely gorgeous. What more can I say?"

Mar 22

Profile Information

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, raft, combination

How old is your system?: 2 yrs or more

What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply): Koi, Tilapia

How big is your fish tank?: 3 xs 1,000 gal, 300 gal, 180 gal xs 2, 150 gal, 50 gal xs 2, 1000 gal koi pond

Please tell us something else about yourself.: We run a small farm in Austin Texas, utilizing aquaponics on a commercial scale. Farming, installing systems, support and consulting ...we live and work with AP every day. I love what I do.

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spring cleaning, commercial aquaponic farm

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DWC Raft, lettuce at HannaLeigh Farm home of Ausin Aquaponics by Rob Nash

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raft pan over

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At 12:28pm on March 15, 2013, Bryan Acred said…: Everything looks great Rob. Very professional. Great work.

At 10:18am on July 3, 2012, Chris Schup said…: Awesome. Thanks!

At 9:40am on March 22, 2012, chris taylor Swamp Creek Farms said…: Do you prefer gravel over rafts? Building a setup similar to yours, just dont want to do it twice. Never tried rafts yet, it seems i can grow more in gravel tho.

At 10:49am on February 29, 2012, alex batista said…: Hey Rob anything going on this Sat?I need to get some shale this weekend and might swing by.

At 9:41pm on January 20, 2012, Ahmad said…: Hi Rob - it looks like you have a large operation, how many people work with you? Do you keep track of your total output? About how many square feet of growing space do you have?

Cheers

At 8:24pm on November 27, 2011, alex batista said…: Hey rob thanks for all the info and helping me dial in my system.The fish are doing great and I plan on building that heater tomorrow.My wife and I really enjoyed the tour of your facility.your input was spot on...I learned more from you in a couple hours than I have in weeks searching on the net.

At 9:49am on November 27, 2011, Britt Fullerton said…: Howdy Rob, It's John Fullerton, I've been away from things as of late. I hope life is treating you well. Awesome post on the heater. Just saying hello and checking in, nothing major at this time. Still working on getting the greenhouse built and finished. Still want to come down and check you out sometime and just working on figuring out the time that's best. Life is super busy. Take care and talk to you soon.

At 5:16pm on November 21, 2011, David Schwinghamer said…: The one for 20?

At 6:26pm on October 14, 2011, Isaiah Muhammad said…: Thank you very much Rob for a great and very very informative training. You didn't hold back good job!

At 8:13pm on September 26, 2011, paddy mullin said…: Great to meet and learn from you. I'll get you those footprints soon. Thanks

paddy