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Greenhouse in a bad location surrounded by farm land with spraying going on

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Roberts Apr 8, 2015. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I have a friend who wants to put in a aquaponic system in a greenhouse. He is surrounded by fields that are sprayed from the air. So I was wondering if a greenhouse can be sealed and what would be…Continue

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How did you find us?: other

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

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

How big is your fish tank?: 55 GALLON DRUM

Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question): FIN

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A BIGGER SYSTEM. I AM RETIRED AND ALWAWES LOVED GARDENING BUT VERY SELDOM HAD THE PLACE TO HAVE ONE. I NOW HAVE A AREA TO HAVE ONE FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS I HAVE SOIL GARDENING BUT THE DRY SUMMERS HAS MADE IT ROUGH. NOW I'M DOING PRETY GOOD WIRH AQUAPONICS.

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ADDING A NEW SYSTEM

Posted on July 16, 2013 at 7:29pm 12 Comments 0 Likes

THIS IS MY NEW SYSTEM GOING IN. I'M GOING TO TIE IT INTO MY EXISTING SYSTEM. THIS WILL MAKE CYCLING EAISER. THE FIRST 2 PHOTOS ARE HOW THE BEDS WILL BE SET UP. THE REST IS THE FEED AND RETURN LINES BEING INSTALLED IN THE GROUND.…

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MY FIRST SYSTEM

Posted on July 16, 2013 at 7:23pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

I BUILT MY FIRST SYSTEM LAST YEAR IN A GREENHOUSE. AFTER QUIT A FEW MISTAKES I GOT IT UP AND RUNNING WITH LETTICE. IT DID REAL GOOD UNTILL THE OLD DREADED ROOTBOUND SHOWED UP. THEN BAD PROBLEMS BEGAIN. I STARTED REMOVING PLANTS AND PLANTING STRAWBERRY PLANTS. I LOST ALL BUT TWO FROM A MISTAKE WITH THE BREAKER BEING TURNED OFF. NO WATER IS BAD FOR EVERYTHING. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING TO A TOWER SYSTEM. THEN I'M GOING TO MAKE A BIGGER SYSTEM TO TIE TOGETHER.…