Hi Paul. I'm new to this and designing my system. I'm confused about the Tilapia rules on California. I'm here in Sacramento as well so I thought I would reach out and ask if Tilapia is allowed for someone like me who is a hobbist and wants an awesome way to grow our food to feed our family. Any advise? Thanks for your time!
Thanks Paul for the welcome! The first time my boyfriend and I came across AP was at the state fair last last year. Yes, Sac's a bit of a trek for us, but at least same state and there is always the power of the internet.
Thanks Paul. I was pleased to see you were part of the group. I work for Sterling Caviar and Peter Struffenegger had just given me your phone number last week. He labeled you as the Aquaponics Guru of our neighborhood. Maybe we will chat sometime soon.
Thanks Paul. What is the name of the company that had the green building plans located in Orlando Fl.? Actually right out side of Orlando. They were having something in Nov. I cannot find the flyer
Thanks Paul. In the research phase righ tnow. I have some wicking beds in the garden and will be building a greenhouse for the aquaponics in the future.
At 10:28am on November 7, 2013, Sandra Lewis said…
Thanks Paul,
Right now I'm at the stage of "OMG! I'll never figure out all these possibilities!" And like another post I read, mine has to fly by a very conventional Dad (95), while the kid (66) has to get all her ducks in a row before proposing the project. And money really IS an object unfortunately.
I'd love to connect w/ the gal in Sac since I'm so close in Chico. Once I get a little better grip I'm sure I'll be posting lot's of questions. Also plan on lot's of photo documentation.
Hi Paul,
Thank you so much for your email. I just add myself to the Sacremento group. I'm starting to learn about the aquaponic system, and information here is very helpful... :D
Thank you so much Paul. I am so happy to know that there are others in the area who are doing aquaponics. I hope that I can get a system set up soon. I am debating about buying an out of the box system vs. building my own from scratch. I already have some components that I think will work for a stick built system but need to learn a little more about it. I am really struggling with how to heat and cool a system. I hope this venue will help me decide what to do. If anyone has any input regarding the best way to go, I'm all ears! In the meantime, I am going to explore this site! Thanks!
At 2:44am on September 13, 2013, Bryce Furuya said…
Bought a shelving unit to hold my current 55 gal tank high enough for display and to have a sump below with grow beds on the side. Also got my gb containers and a 37gal tub for a sump tank. Going to set this up inside.
If I have my gb's in front of my sliding glass door, would this be enough light for broccoli, herbs, potatoes, mushrooms, peas, and maybe strawberries? Or would I need to buy ballasts? I'd prefer to set this up with least energy draw as I can.
Thx in advance.
At 9:59pm on September 12, 2013, Chris Haislet said…
Hello! thanks for the welcome Paul. Glad I found you guys i had no idea there are so many aquaponicers* in the area. Many of the different topics in the discussion forum have already helped me a bunch....i just got my system going yesterday and am excited to share, i will post pictures soon, thanks again!
So far I have not yet begun my system. I am looking at doing an IBC based system in a greenhouse. I still have to do a lot of work to get everything ready - run electrical lines, figure out cooling/heating system, etc....Realy, what I have been doing is research until I have the extra funds to begin buying the components I need.
Hey Paul! I've started my own aquaponic business here in Rocklin :) Here is a link to my website : alphaponics.weebly.com
Happy to help with the State Fair. My email and phone number is on the website. Also interest in becoming an Aquaponics Association member.
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Finally, got around to navigating the website a bit. Thank for all your help and info.
Hi Paul, I have a compost water heater I would like to find a home for, would you like it?composter%20start%20up%20076.jpg
Thanks Paul for the welcome! The first time my boyfriend and I came across AP was at the state fair last last year. Yes, Sac's a bit of a trek for us, but at least same state and there is always the power of the internet.
Thanks Paul! And again, thanks for sharing your expertise. See you soon!
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the welcome. I don't normally participate om forums/blogs so I don't know where to ask a question for people to respond to.
Thanks, Alan
Thanks Paul. I was pleased to see you were part of the group. I work for Sterling Caviar and Peter Struffenegger had just given me your phone number last week. He labeled you as the Aquaponics Guru of our neighborhood. Maybe we will chat sometime soon.
Thanks Paul. What is the name of the company that had the green building plans located in Orlando Fl.? Actually right out side of Orlando. They were having something in Nov. I cannot find the flyer
Thanks
Kevin Johnson
Thanks Paul. In the research phase righ tnow. I have some wicking beds in the garden and will be building a greenhouse for the aquaponics in the future.
Thanks Paul,
Right now I'm at the stage of "OMG! I'll never figure out all these possibilities!" And like another post I read, mine has to fly by a very conventional Dad (95), while the kid (66) has to get all her ducks in a row before proposing the project. And money really IS an object unfortunately.
I'd love to connect w/ the gal in Sac since I'm so close in Chico. Once I get a little better grip I'm sure I'll be posting lot's of questions. Also plan on lot's of photo documentation.
Sandy in Chico
Thank you so much for your email. I just add myself to the Sacremento group. I'm starting to learn about the aquaponic system, and information here is very helpful... :D
Hy Paul. Interesting to read, you´ve got ancestors here.
I don´t know a Family named Motz.
Thank you for your Greetings on my Wall.
Happy aquaponic!
Thank you for including us in your tour today. We really enjoyed it and got a lot of great ideas!
Thank you so much Paul. I am so happy to know that there are others in the area who are doing aquaponics. I hope that I can get a system set up soon. I am debating about buying an out of the box system vs. building my own from scratch. I already have some components that I think will work for a stick built system but need to learn a little more about it. I am really struggling with how to heat and cool a system. I hope this venue will help me decide what to do. If anyone has any input regarding the best way to go, I'm all ears! In the meantime, I am going to explore this site! Thanks!
Bought a shelving unit to hold my current 55 gal tank high enough for display and to have a sump below with grow beds on the side. Also got my gb containers and a 37gal tub for a sump tank. Going to set this up inside.
If I have my gb's in front of my sliding glass door, would this be enough light for broccoli, herbs, potatoes, mushrooms, peas, and maybe strawberries? Or would I need to buy ballasts? I'd prefer to set this up with least energy draw as I can.
Thx in advance.
Hello! thanks for the welcome Paul. Glad I found you guys i had no idea there are so many aquaponicers* in the area. Many of the different topics in the discussion forum have already helped me a bunch....i just got my system going yesterday and am excited to share, i will post pictures soon, thanks again!
Chris
No, I do not tend to do fairs ... just too expensive.
It's more that it kind of engages a few of my main passions that I follow with a few hobbies into one thing, which I find fascinating.
I've been toeing around aquaponics for a while now, but didn't realize there were other folks in my area that might be interested in the same thing.
So far I have not yet begun my system. I am looking at doing an IBC based system in a greenhouse. I still have to do a lot of work to get everything ready - run electrical lines, figure out cooling/heating system, etc....Realy, what I have been doing is research until I have the extra funds to begin buying the components I need.
Thank you. I got great feedback. Mel.
Happy to help with the State Fair. My email and phone number is on the website. Also interest in becoming an Aquaponics Association member.
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