How did you find us?

Search engine (Google)

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

aquaponics sources

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?

No

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)

flood and drain media

How old is your system?

Just started

What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)

Goldfish

How big is your fish tank?

150 gallons

Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question)

gills

Please tell us something else about yourself.

Retired since 2008 and took up gardening. It's been very labor intensive but satisfying. I have always agreed with the term (work smarter not harder). I discovered aquaponics online in various gardening pages but never really thought much of it till this year. I started a small system mainly because of the drought where I live. I completed the system and added plants one day and 20 goldfish the next. They died.
I realized the system was lacking bacteria so I purchased a bacteria solution from a pet store for quick starting aquariums. I then added more goldfish and they all made it and are thriving. The plants have doubled in size. I added red wiglers to the grow bed to handle solids and create more good stuff for the plants. I AM HOOKED. Already planning a self sustained and constant climate greenhouse for growing all year.