Member System Introductions - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T22:50:47Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/categories/member-system-introductions/listForCategory?categoryId=4778851%3ACategory%3A17159&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBuilding raft system on 25,000 sq foot bass pondtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2024-02-22:4778851:Topic:7262772024-02-22T19:47:43.013ZMountainWardhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MountainWard
<p>I want set up a small raft growing system this year and start getting into aquaponics on my largest pond. I been doing soil gardening for 50 years but I would like to try gardening on my ponds. I live in a very cold climate and growing on the water would have the advantage of added frost protection and not having to water during the summer. </p>
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<p>I have been reading and studying for 4 years now and I am ready to start jumping into it this year. My ponds are already ice free…</p>
<p>I want set up a small raft growing system this year and start getting into aquaponics on my largest pond. I been doing soil gardening for 50 years but I would like to try gardening on my ponds. I live in a very cold climate and growing on the water would have the advantage of added frost protection and not having to water during the summer. </p>
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<p>I have been reading and studying for 4 years now and I am ready to start jumping into it this year. My ponds are already ice free which usually doesn't happen until May so it is a great year to get started on this as I will more time than usual to setup for planting.</p>
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<p>This is my bass pond full of tens of thousands of large mouth bass. Great fishing though you spend all your time pulling hooks out of 8 inch to 10 inch bass as you catch them as fast as you can throw your line in. In a few hours of fishing and some patience you get one or two of the mid sized bass in the 17 to 20 inch range to bite. Once in a while you can even get one of the gigantic 26-28 inch females to eat one of the smaller bass that you are reeling, though they take the fish, your lure, the line and if your not careful your pole. We have yet to ever bring in one of the giant ones yet.</p>
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<p>I have been checking out various forums looking on information regarding floating raft systems on ponds. Apparently there is not a great deal of information on this topic out there. This site appears to be largely comprised of former ghosts but does at least have some old information on what I am wanting to do in ancient posts. Hopefully some people will show in the form and I can learn something here.</p>
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<p>My largest pond about 80 feet wide and maybe 350 long with a small island in the middle that I want to try and use for growing.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12386327284?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12386327284?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Aquaponic System Free to a good home or causetag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2023-05-18:4778851:Topic:7229832023-05-18T20:25:22.078ZJoel Janovhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JoelJanov
<p>I have a working aquaponics system that is fully stocked (200+ tilapia) that I would like to find a new home for. The system consists of the following:<br></br><br></br>1. 400-gallon tank<br></br>2. 8 3'x3' grow beds</p>
<p>3. 55-gallon radial flow filter</p>
<p>4. plumbing (pump PVC, etc)</p>
<p>5. High-volume air pump</p>
<p>6. 200- 300 tilapia</p>
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<p>I want to give this to someone or a school that would like to use it to build or add to their system. It takes up about 400 ft2 of the…</p>
<p>I have a working aquaponics system that is fully stocked (200+ tilapia) that I would like to find a new home for. The system consists of the following:<br/><br/>1. 400-gallon tank<br/>2. 8 3'x3' grow beds</p>
<p>3. 55-gallon radial flow filter</p>
<p>4. plumbing (pump PVC, etc)</p>
<p>5. High-volume air pump</p>
<p>6. 200- 300 tilapia</p>
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<p>I want to give this to someone or a school that would like to use it to build or add to their system. It takes up about 400 ft2 of the greenhouse but could be condensed into 300 ft2. <br/><br/></p>
<p>It will require you to help disassemble and move (unless this is a charitable donation).<br/><br/>If you have other interest in parting this out for resale, then please let me know. It is only free to someone who will benefit from its use. <br/><br/>I'm happy to share photos via text message.<br/><br/>It is located in Evergreen Colorado. </p> Aquaponics system by Aquaponics Source 300 gallon tank with window, 3 grow beds For Sale $2,000tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2020-12-09:4778851:Topic:6919732020-12-09T17:05:10.065ZJack Elkinshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JackElkins
<p><span>Aquaponics system by Aquaponics Source 300 gallon tank with window, 3 grow beds. Condition is "Used". Located San Diego CA. Must be picked up by buyer. 2 years old excellent condition. Extra pumps, heaters, and parts. Original cost $8,000. …</span></p>
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<p><span>Aquaponics system by Aquaponics Source 300 gallon tank with window, 3 grow beds. Condition is "Used". Located San Diego CA. Must be picked up by buyer. 2 years old excellent condition. Extra pumps, heaters, and parts. Original cost $8,000. </span></p>
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<p><span><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8266710064?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8266710064?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></span></p> (North DFW Area, Texas) Aquaponics / Aquaculture Fish Tank, Filter set for saletag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2020-10-21:4778851:Topic:6871572020-10-21T03:39:15.717ZVertex Ranchhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VertexRanch
<p>We're in the process of restructuring our entire greenhouse/grow space and will be removing the Aquaculture part of the system - it currently operates as a decoupled aquaponics system - since we don't know how long it will be 'down'. </p>
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<li>AST Endurance 4000 auto back-flush filter </li>
<li>ALITA AL-40 Air pump (runs the filters auto back-flush and mineralization tank)</li>
<li>1200 gallon (87"Diameter, 67"High) Food Safe Polyethylene tank</li>
<li>Commercial Grade Reflective Foam…</li>
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<p>We're in the process of restructuring our entire greenhouse/grow space and will be removing the Aquaculture part of the system - it currently operates as a decoupled aquaponics system - since we don't know how long it will be 'down'. </p>
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<li>AST Endurance 4000 auto back-flush filter </li>
<li>ALITA AL-40 Air pump (runs the filters auto back-flush and mineralization tank)</li>
<li>1200 gallon (87"Diameter, 67"High) Food Safe Polyethylene tank</li>
<li>Commercial Grade Reflective Foam Core Radiant Barrier Insulation / Thermal Insulation Shield for fish tank</li>
<li>Airlift Component that flows ~15-20GPM You don't need a pump to run this filter = lower operational costs!</li>
<li>~ 250 - 300 Healthy Tilapia ~100 Pure Blue Nile from Lakeway Tilapia ~200 Hybrid (Part Pure Pearl Strain and Part Pure Lake Nasser!) from Americulture * These are high quality, fast-growing, great-tasting fish that reproduce prolifically</li>
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<p>They've been fed a diet of Organic Fish Pellets since they were fingerlings (as Fry they were fed Spirulina/Algae wafers) and are extremely healthy</p>
<p><br/> This is a great opportunity for someone, whether new or a veteran to aquaponics/aquaculture, to get a great deal on high-quality equipment and healthy fish. <em>We're more than happy to share what we've learned over this last 2-3 years, going from a small IBC based system to a larger IBC system (6 totes or fish and filters!), and now to the single tank/auto filter design... </em></p>
<p><br/> <strong>We're asking $2,500 for all, and will consider partial purchases if they work out ok (eg. we obviously can't just sell the fish tank,.. leaving the fish and filter :D )</strong></p>
<p><br/> COSTS TO REPLACE:</p>
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<p>AST Endurance 4000 Filter - $2,199.00 (includes Alita AL-40 air pump)</p>
<p>1200 Gallon Fish Tank - $800.00</p>
<p>Insulation, etc. - $100.00</p>
<p>Airlift Components - $100.00</p>
<p>300 500gr Pure Strain - $600.00 +++</p>
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<p>TOTAL COST TO REPLACE: ~ $3,800.00</p> iPrunes - Aquaponics Systemtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2018-11-28:4778851:Topic:6619302018-11-28T12:14:19.301ZChristopher Toplisekhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChristopherToplisek
<p>Would like to get feed back on the Aquaponics system I've design.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.instructables.com/id/IPrunes-Aquaponics-System/">https://www.instructables.com/id/IPrunes-Aquaponics-System/</a><a href="https://www.instructables.com/id/IPrunes-Aquaponics-System/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.instructables.com/id/IPrunes-Aquaponics-System/</a></p>
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<p><span>iPrunes is my attempt at an indoor aquaponic garden. I wanted to design a fruitful unit that was…</span></p>
<p>Would like to get feed back on the Aquaponics system I've design.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.instructables.com/id/IPrunes-Aquaponics-System/">https://www.instructables.com/id/IPrunes-Aquaponics-System/</a><a href="https://www.instructables.com/id/IPrunes-Aquaponics-System/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instructables.com/id/IPrunes-Aquaponics-System/</a></p>
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<p><span>iPrunes is my attempt at an indoor aquaponic garden. I wanted to design a fruitful unit that was compact, adaptable and aesthetic. The design for me also had to be easily replicated and re definable as technology advances. The design used open source materials & manufacturing techniques which are widely available in makerspaces globally.</span></p>
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<p>Any thoughts much appreciated</p>
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<p>Kind Regards</p>
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<p>Chris</p> My first AP system with smart timer and remote on/offtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2018-10-26:4778851:Topic:6588312018-10-26T07:43:32.707ZDonovan Schulthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DonovanSchult
<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I'm completely new to Aquaponics and decided to start it as more of a hobby but I think the bug has bitten...</p>
<p>I'm a tech geek by nature so I thought I'd share some modifications to the home system I've started building. It's a basic IBC chop and flip system. 800L fish tank with the remainder of the IBC making up the Grow Bed.</p>
<p>Since I work far from home I wanted a way to possibly control the water pump and even monitor temperature so I decided to install some…</p>
<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I'm completely new to Aquaponics and decided to start it as more of a hobby but I think the bug has bitten...</p>
<p>I'm a tech geek by nature so I thought I'd share some modifications to the home system I've started building. It's a basic IBC chop and flip system. 800L fish tank with the remainder of the IBC making up the Grow Bed.</p>
<p>Since I work far from home I wanted a way to possibly control the water pump and even monitor temperature so I decided to install some Sonoff wireless on/off switches (with a built in timer) a power consumption meter from Sonoff as well as a Sonoff temperature gauge - all accessible from my smart phone.</p>
<p>The attached diagram shows the layout. What this allows me to do is set a timer on the water pump, check on the FT temp and even monitor how much power is being used, all from my phone.</p>
<p>I'll update with more pics after the weekend</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656382053?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656382053?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p> Mini Systemtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2018-07-24:4778851:Topic:6533262018-07-24T08:22:34.635ZChris " Wild Dog " S.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisWildDogS
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Mini System</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Built from 2 fairly small fish tanks, 1- 5 gallon bucket, 1 small fountain pump, 3 Storage totes, Lava Rock, a few coffee containers, and a shelf set.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The theme of this system was to <strong>model a small inexpensive system</strong> that could be built by (or for) the average person at home. I wanted to keep the skill level needed to a minimum, as…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Mini System</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Built from 2 fairly small fish tanks, 1- 5 gallon bucket, 1 small fountain pump, 3 Storage totes, Lava Rock, a few coffee containers, and a shelf set.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The theme of this system was to <strong>model a small inexpensive system</strong> that could be built by (or for) the average person at home. I wanted to keep the skill level needed to a minimum, as well as the cost.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> I made a <strong>small filter</strong> out of a coffee can with a hole drilled in side, added a cut out piece of poly fiber air conditioner filter inside the drilled hole. then added poly fiber toy stuffing, as a filter media.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <strong>the grow beds</strong> are flush n fill using a pudding cup as a bell siphon cap over a 1" pvc pipe riser also another coffee can with holes used as a media guard. The second tray is flush n fill by using a valve to control the outlet rate of the grow bed. this floods when the tray above it starts it's siphon. this creates 2 flush n fill grow beds with one bell siphon assembly. (I wanted to cut the cost of using a pudding cup bell siphon assembly )</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> All the grow beds have a <strong>bulkhead fitting</strong> made from 1"</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">pvc slip-threaded Pipe fitting, 2 washers, an electrical conduit nut, and silicone. If a riser is needed a threaded - slip adapter is screwed down after silicone sets on bulkhead fitting.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <strong>The water</strong> is strictly from captured rain water. I let this run for 2 weeks. I changed the filter media after the 1st couple days. The water began to loose it's green tint in about 4 to 6 days. I ran 1 set of led grow lights on a 10 hour a day timer during the cycling process.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> I added arugula sproutlings 1 week after starting system. Finally I added a couple fish at 2 weeks.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The small amount of fish added enables the system to begin the cycle process gently. no chemicals or additives.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> I will post updates as things move along.</span></p>
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<p></p> automatic ( yet electricity free) bean sprouting machinetag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2018-05-15:4778851:Topic:6504382018-05-15T14:38:17.510ZBilly Cheunghttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BillyCheung
<p><b>Build an automatic ( yet electricity free) bean sprouting<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> machine using soft drink bottles. Fill in the beans and enough water, the system will sprout beans without battery and without your attention in 3days.</b></p>
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<p><b>check out this youtube video:</b></p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQFIE0VyJg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQFIE0VyJg</a></b></p>
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<p><b>Build an automatic ( yet electricity free) bean sprouting<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> machine using soft drink bottles. Fill in the beans and enough water, the system will sprout beans without battery and without your attention in 3days.</b></p>
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<p><b>check out this youtube video:</b></p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQFIE0VyJg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQFIE0VyJg</a></b></p>
<p></p> Business...Just a Spitball...tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2018-04-09:4778851:Topic:6495492018-04-09T09:23:45.243ZJo Jameshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JoJames
<p>I maybe Wrong, But if I am Designing a System like this to Grow Plants...There is a market For What You Do Not Need. And that Would dictate The What you Would Grow. The Fish are my Question.</p>
<p>if my Maths is off a 6 bed Grow would Need about 50 in a Season, With the possibility to Set up a Beeding System that adds to the Nutrient pool; Controlling the Growth with Different pipe Sizes....Meaning in a years time you Can have at least 4 Bed ready to Harvest Something Every 4 weeks...Now…</p>
<p>I maybe Wrong, But if I am Designing a System like this to Grow Plants...There is a market For What You Do Not Need. And that Would dictate The What you Would Grow. The Fish are my Question.</p>
<p>if my Maths is off a 6 bed Grow would Need about 50 in a Season, With the possibility to Set up a Beeding System that adds to the Nutrient pool; Controlling the Growth with Different pipe Sizes....Meaning in a years time you Can have at least 4 Bed ready to Harvest Something Every 4 weeks...Now thats what my limited knowledge...</p>
<p>So my real question is What Can You Do With a Supply of Fish that you Can Guarantee 30 or more pounds a Month...</p>
<p></p> Mini Chop system using water dispensertag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2018-02-23:4778851:Topic:6485592018-02-23T00:50:59.079ZBilly Cheunghttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BillyCheung
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZnFLvn9RTY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZnFLvn9RTY</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZnFLvn9RTY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZnFLvn9RTY</a></p>
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