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Brand new to this, just introducing myself

I've always had a black thumb... However, this year I bought 5 acres in Mims, and have a baby on the way. I always knew I wanted fresh produce from a garden of my own, but also knew about my thumbs' unfortunate lack of chlorophyll pigmentation. I planted a soil garden this year, with mixed results. Then, while wondering the Organic magazines, I happened upon Aquaponics. That was a week ago. Since then I've done hours of research, read the "Myths" booklet on Amazon, and am reading the one by Bernstein now. In my excitement at this "discovery", I have also launched my dad and my friend into ravenous-information mode. Both are planning to build systems right away. I am still reading...

Living in Central Florida, are there are any places I can go see one of these in action?

-Jason

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Permalink Reply by Alex Veidel on June 5, 2013 at 1:34pm

Welcome! I know Green Acres Aquaponics is based in Florida, although I'm not sure where exactly. Also check out Morning Star Fishermen.

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Permalink Reply by Vlad Jovanovic on June 5, 2013 at 1:55pm

For your reading enjoyment...

www.backyardaquaponics.com/Travis/Aquaponics-Design.pdf

http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/filtration/nitrification.htm

http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/Travis/Attra%20Aqua.pdf

http://www-heb.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/congress/1994/tomasso.pdf

http://www.aquaponicsjournal.com/articles.php

Check out the members map...you seem like you might be near a few well known 'hot spots'.

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Permalink Reply by George on June 6, 2013 at 7:40am

It seems a natural progression, spearfishing to aquaponics.

Check the member map - send friend requests. Possibly someone will invite you over. There are member open houses/tours from time to time.

TC Lynx has several types of systems at her place in Cen. Fl.

http://www.aquaponiclynx.com/u-pick-tours/events

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Permalink Reply by Jason Land on June 6, 2013 at 1:42pm

Thanks for the replies, I'm eating this info.

Lynx is about 30 minutes from my buddy, who is also looking at AP. We might go check that out. Thanks!

I think over the next 2 weeks, we'll be getting something started in Sanford. Then I'll work on one for my place. I keep telling the wife she'll enjoy this too, but we have a baby due in about 6 weeks, so she doesn't believe me yet ;-)