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What winter crop plants to use?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pierre Riche Jan 3, 2014. 11 Replies 0 Likes

Its Jan. 1st. today Happy New year everyone! I'v been wondering what winter crops to plant in my small 50 gal. system now that its cold out. Its Santa Cruz Ca. here but it's been dipping into…Continue

Benneficial bacteria

Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx May 31, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes

Benneficial bacteria is somewhat of a mystery to me. The only thing i realy know about it is that when a system has a good colonization of it then plants get fed and fish get cleaner water. I…Continue

Is liquid kelp ok for goldfish?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pierre Riche Apr 13, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I added some to a 5 gallon system thats several days old. I wanted to make sure my plants( Bean bush and watercress starts)dont die before the biofilter kicks in. I didn't think it would harm the…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?: aquaponics sf

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?: 6 mos - 1 yr

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

How big is your fish tank?: fifty Gallon

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I am an artist creating metal sculpture and paintings. My website is www.richeart.com
I have an aquaponic team planning to build a commercial aquaponics system in Santa Cruz California, We are CSA Aquaponics ( csaaquaponics.org). I would like to connect with people who are passionate about aquaponics.

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At 11:29am on February 27, 2013, Jamie Jang said…: Hey Pierre,

I just joined this aquaponics community here, and I see a few of your systems, they're pretty rad! Anyway, I have some fetal ideas of community outreach with aquaponics. I am not the most experienced, and wouldn't trust my craftsmanship with this project.

Let me know if that sounds interesting, at the least. I'm just trying to get an understanding of what resources I can gather, at this point.

Thanks!

At 4:35pm on December 22, 2012, Shai Hasse said…: Hi, Thanks for the add! I hope you are well. Do we have mutual friends?

At 9:47pm on January 15, 2012, Jessica Schilke said…: Check out my website!

www.greenaquaponics.org

Hope you are well!

At 5:19pm on November 11, 2011, David William House said…: Hello Pierre! Good to be in touch...

At 9:58pm on June 4, 2011, Jessica Schilke said…: Hey there,

Im glad you found me on here! Keep in touch :)

At 2:50pm on May 29, 2011, sheryl fletcher said…: Am hoping to add the prawn if I can find them...Do you have a resource?

Thanks

At 6:48am on April 9, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Pierre,

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