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Ron Thompson
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Full system for sale
Started Feb 12, 2018 0 Replies 0 Likes
For a variety of reasons, I'm have had to shut down my system last year. I had hoped to get it going again, but that is looking ever doubtful. So I'm putting it up for sale at a very reasonable…Continue
Springtime Planting.. what to plant?
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Mar 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
With strawberries, broccoli and cabbage about over, I'm looking at the next crop.. Any thoughts on these for the summer season:carrots (gravel bed or vertigro? what do you think)polebeans…Continue
Accident & Near Disasters...
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Sep 29, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I've emailed some members for advice but thought this might be a good a topic as well. I'm sure we have all had a rude surprise and needed some advice about what to do.. Well this might be the place…Continue
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Profile Information
- How did you find us?
- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- flood and drain media, vertical
- How old is your system?
- 2 yrs or more
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Tilapia, Catfish
- How big is your fish tank?
- 300 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- I used to keep large aquariums and this seems like a great way to combine the two interests. I have been coordinating with fellow AP member Michael Cosmo (who lives about 8 miles from me). We both utilize a Vertigro system. I have about 75 baskets and also have a smaller media based system with the verticals feeding it.
I'm a keep it simple guy and primarily use a hands-off approach. I'm not checking water quality constantly; plants either grow or they don't. I guess it would be organics to the extreme due to laziness.
After two years of a toss together system, I plan to upgrade and improve this year. I started by replacing my Wal-Mart kiddy pool fish tank with a rubbermaid stock tank. I'll be moving the setup to a better location and putting up a hoop style greenhouse to protect it better. Then add some gravel beds and enjoy.
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Good Day,
How is everything with you, I picked interest on you after going through your short profile and deemed it necessary to write you immediately.I have something very vital to disclose to you, but I found it difficult to express myself here, since it's a public site.Could you please get back to me on this email( mabawuah9@aol.com ) for the full details,
Have a nice day
Thanks God bless.
Mrs Abiola.
You mentioned you were using a different (less costly) air pump then Michael. Could you please share the brand and where you bought your's ?
Thanks Ron.
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 (and quite a few Floridians), so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking questions. A great place to start is by checking out the forums and groups. Everyone is quite happy to help out new members – no question is too basic.
We have just one rule: keep it cordial (no flaming!).
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia