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Black Slime

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Searle Jun 11, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I am fairly new to aquaponics and this my second summer trying it. Question is, there seems to be a slimy black film covering my clay pebbles. Is it fish poop, algae or mold? Don't know if it's toxic…Continue

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How did you find us?: Search engine (Google)

If you found us through a search engine, what search words were you using?: tilapia ontario

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): Goldfish

Please tell us something else about yourself.: Urban Farmer. www.Freestylefarm.ca

Hello from Toronto Canada

I am an urban farmer, wanting to provide the best for my family and be self-sustaining. This is my second year at aquaponics, vegetable gardening, and raising chickens. Wish me luck! Jill Chen, www.freestylefarm.ca

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At 12:46pm on May 4, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Hi Jill. My suggestion for finding fish in Canada is to join the Canada Aquaponics group (see Groups tab above) and see what they say there. good luck!

At 10:51am on May 4, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Jill,

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 Main 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