All Discussions Tagged 'lighting' - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T12:41:33Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=lighting&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFirst system, lots of questionstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-06-22:4778851:Topic:6089372015-06-22T04:10:29.085ZRhonda Hooverhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RhondaHoover
<p>Discovering aquaponics has been an interesting journey for us. I started discussing it with my hubby as a way for us to cut the grocery bill and I liked the idea of a closed loop system rather than the traditional soil gardening style. We considered the Ruth Stout gardening system and will likely use that in conjunction with and adjacent to the aquaponics. My parents also got excited about AP and now the system needs have grown significantly. We plan to feed 9+ family members and hopefully…</p>
<p>Discovering aquaponics has been an interesting journey for us. I started discussing it with my hubby as a way for us to cut the grocery bill and I liked the idea of a closed loop system rather than the traditional soil gardening style. We considered the Ruth Stout gardening system and will likely use that in conjunction with and adjacent to the aquaponics. My parents also got excited about AP and now the system needs have grown significantly. We plan to feed 9+ family members and hopefully some to sell at the local flea market. With that in mind, the old barn was turned over to us for this venture. It was poorly constructed by previous owners and has suffered some damage in addition to that, but with some TLC and adding walls on 2.5 sides, we will have 30' x 49'6" to work with. It has a freeze hydrant and electricity, but the wiring inside the barn will probably have to be replaced. </p>
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<p>The work list draft:</p>
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<li>Draft up a new/larger aquaponics schematic while waiting for rain to stop </li>
<li>Remove everything in the center hall of the barn not related to our project (horsey stuff gets a new home)</li>
<li>Use the tractor bucket to muck (horse poop, goat poop, and hay all in early compost stage)</li>
<li>Check electrical lines and water lines for any issues</li>
<li>Horse stall setup relocation (new horsey home)</li>
<li>Some PT exterior plywood side walls added </li>
<li>Create chicken duplex in the shed and a chicken yard just off those - keeping the two breeds separate. Will add a small brooding area for the Silkie hens we will be adding soon.</li>
<li>Build short portable tunnels to allow the chickens bug eating privileges in the planned kitchen garden (just Southwest of the West barn door)</li>
<li>Build and hang doors on both ends of barn (East, West)</li>
<li>Build and hang interior doors (2 for chicken pens, maybe one or two for other purposes)</li>
<li>Begin rough layout for AP setup</li>
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<p>Start.... </p>
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<p>Item 1 completed (see attachment)</p>
<p>Item 2 - in progress</p>
<p></p> Starting my new basement system, would love feedback...tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-12:4778851:Topic:3617882012-07-12T17:31:54.890ZJohn Leschornhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JohnLeschorn
<p>So, I am in the early stages of starting my new basement system, I needed a reason to cleanup my basement and paint the walls, Aquaponics provided that reason... :)</p>
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<p>Here is a diagram of the system design, it's fairly high level, if any of you see major flaws and can help me avoid newbie mistakes I would love some feedback...</p>
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<p>So the only thing that is set is that we have obtained 3 275 Gallon IBC containers, so we are thinking that we cut them and make tanks…</p>
<p>So, I am in the early stages of starting my new basement system, I needed a reason to cleanup my basement and paint the walls, Aquaponics provided that reason... :)</p>
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<p>Here is a diagram of the system design, it's fairly high level, if any of you see major flaws and can help me avoid newbie mistakes I would love some feedback...</p>
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<p>So the only thing that is set is that we have obtained 3 275 Gallon IBC containers, so we are thinking that we cut them and make tanks and grow beds from them. Beyond that it's all up for grabs.</p>
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<p>I do have concerns about lighting, I'm thinking "budget" florescent for the short term, should I consider putting all four Grow Beds right next to each other to maximize the grow area for the lighting? I would like to gradually supplement or switch to LED what is the consensus on them?</p>
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<p>I am painting the walls white and putting a reflective insulation on the ceiling to ensure we maximize our lighted area, what other things should I be thinking about?</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656371981?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="596" height="407" class="align-center" style="padding: 2px;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656371981?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p> Adding Bacteria for the Cycle and Lighting Questiontag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-01-10:4778851:Topic:2758562012-01-10T00:25:20.737ZBrandon Beckerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BranodnBecker
<p>I just completed my 35 gallon, 1:1 ratio, flood and drain system, and I want to cycle the system with fish, probably gold fish. Are there any store bought chemicals that help with the cycling and promote bacteria growth?</p>
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<p>Also, my grow bed is 3 feet long and 2 foot wide, and thoughts on the most economical(initial cost) light to use. (going to be growing leafy greens and Basil to start). How many hours per day should the light be on?</p>
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<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Brandon…</p>
<p>I just completed my 35 gallon, 1:1 ratio, flood and drain system, and I want to cycle the system with fish, probably gold fish. Are there any store bought chemicals that help with the cycling and promote bacteria growth?</p>
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<p>Also, my grow bed is 3 feet long and 2 foot wide, and thoughts on the most economical(initial cost) light to use. (going to be growing leafy greens and Basil to start). How many hours per day should the light be on?</p>
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<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Brandon B.</p>
<p></p> Indoor Lightingtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2010-09-03:4778851:Topic:103682010-09-03T01:33:52.000ZLarry Rooneyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryRooney
I just started playing around with a tiny indoor artificial light setup with a 20 gal FT and 17 gal GB in an ebb and flow system on a timer and a pump about two and a half months ago. The GB drains through a flowerpot filter into the tank. I started this experiment with a couple of 12 watt new fluorescent bulbs that are supposed to yield 60 watts each and lately added a Sylvania 60 watt old type grow light bulb from a hardware store when it seemed I needed more red spectrum. Is anyone using…
I just started playing around with a tiny indoor artificial light setup with a 20 gal FT and 17 gal GB in an ebb and flow system on a timer and a pump about two and a half months ago. The GB drains through a flowerpot filter into the tank. I started this experiment with a couple of 12 watt new fluorescent bulbs that are supposed to yield 60 watts each and lately added a Sylvania 60 watt old type grow light bulb from a hardware store when it seemed I needed more red spectrum. Is anyone using grow lights in a tiny system or have information on a cheap way for now to give the plants sufficient light? I want to see if I can make this work on the cheap side for now and hope to move and do a bigger system later when I get my feet wet and get a bigger place. Ideally I would prefer sunlight but I have my setup in a windowless room in a tiny apartment. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I will post some pics later when I recover from my plague of sinusitis and get some energy. I only have two and a half feet (75 centimeters) above the grow bed till the plants hit the roof and I boxed it in with a lining of tinfoil as a huge reflector to get maximum light. Plants look spindly. <br/><br/> as an aside I have never seen such happy fish as my live bearers. I feed them constantly in small amounts and they never stop gobbling food and having babies. The water stays pristine because I have gravel and plants as another biofilter with the guppies and sword tails etc. and a filter to create current. The fish are buffeted by the currents in the tank and just love it. They don't touch babies once they swim. In fact it is heavily planted and has river rock on 2 cm granite for babies to hide in and to hold plants and of course act the natural biofilter. I need to lick my light problem before I can properly access my ebb and flow cycle. I must say it is intriguing. I like this idea. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>