Building a new system:Simpler than it first appears - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T06:13:02Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/building-a-new-system-simpler-than-it-first-appears?groupUrl=aquaponicsforbeginners&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A325431&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A28135&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Matt,
Thanks for the kind…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-30:4778851:Comment:3278412012-04-30T18:40:13.689ZConnie Christianshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ConnieChristians
<p>Hi Matt,</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind feedback- we really appreciate hearing from you.</p>
<p>And you're more than welcome to come and visit us, any day but Fridays and Saturdays (these are market days). We're close to Stanton, MO- the Meramec Caverns exit off I-44. Yeah, that's way in the country!</p>
<p>Being a very visual person, I like watching YouTube videos and visiting other aquaponics folks. This is an excerpt of one of my favorite DVD's with Murray Hallam:…</p>
<p>Hi Matt,</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind feedback- we really appreciate hearing from you.</p>
<p>And you're more than welcome to come and visit us, any day but Fridays and Saturdays (these are market days). We're close to Stanton, MO- the Meramec Caverns exit off I-44. Yeah, that's way in the country!</p>
<p>Being a very visual person, I like watching YouTube videos and visiting other aquaponics folks. This is an excerpt of one of my favorite DVD's with Murray Hallam: <a href="http://youtu.be/HYR9s6chrI0" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/HYR9s6chrI0</a>. I highly recommend his Secrets of Aquaponics video- it's more in depth and goes beyond the basic start-up, I learned a lot from this one regarding design and engineering.</p>
<p>As far as our system goes, we decided to use the KISS rule (Keep It Simple Stupid)- and we're pushing ourselves to simplify everything we can and to re-purpose as many materials as we can.</p>
<p>So, my advice is #1: start small -100-250 gallons is good- if you start with any smaller volumes, there can be issues with big 'mood swings'- a larger volume of water is much more forgiving and gives you room to expand your growing beds later.</p>
<p>And #2: be frugal with your money, there's lots of ways to spend lots of money- the real challenge is to work out your design and then look at your budget and keep your money in line. For instance, we started out with a different design using lots of lumber and liner- wow, that was WAY over our modest budget. So, we started over and pushed ourselves to think and be more innovative. Now, I think we have a great system that works for us- it's expandable and affordable and was a lot of fun to build.</p>
<p>Look for my videos coming out soon. I'll post them and share them in a bunch of places.</p>
<p>Cheers, Connie<br/> <br/> <cite>Matthew Link said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/building-a-new-system-simpler-than-it-first-appears?groupUrl=aquaponicsforbeginners&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A327442&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment327442"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Great post Connie! Nice to see someone new to aquaponics & in the Midwest doing so well. I've just started looking into it about 3-4 weeks ago. Thinking about building my tanks and grow beds. I live near Springfield, IL. Would love to come visit your farm during the week sometime if possible. Any thoughts/suggestions on designs or places I should look for more info? Thank you!!!</p>
<p>-Matt</p>
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</blockquote> Great post Connie! Nice to s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-29:4778851:Comment:3274422012-04-29T22:24:11.598ZMatthew Linkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MatthewLink
<p>Great post Connie! Nice to see someone new to aquaponics & in the Midwest doing so well. I've just started looking into it about 3-4 weeks ago. Thinking about building my tanks and grow beds. I live near Springfield, IL. Would love to come visit your farm during the week sometime if possible. Any thoughts/suggestions on designs or places I should look for more info? Thank you!!!</p>
<p>-Matt</p>
<p>Great post Connie! Nice to see someone new to aquaponics & in the Midwest doing so well. I've just started looking into it about 3-4 weeks ago. Thinking about building my tanks and grow beds. I live near Springfield, IL. Would love to come visit your farm during the week sometime if possible. Any thoughts/suggestions on designs or places I should look for more info? Thank you!!!</p>
<p>-Matt</p> Thanks for the comments. @Max…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-28:4778851:Comment:3269162012-04-28T15:05:17.771ZConnie Christianshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ConnieChristians
<p>Thanks for the comments. @Max- I commute between MO and FL, I have friends and family in both places- testing 2 different systems and getting interest in developing a larger urban, commercial site with partners. The family farm is near Stanton, MO. If you want to visit and see the setup- you're welcome to come. We have had a few visitors already. We're super busy on Fridays and Saturdays, these are our market prep and market days- we won't be available then. But any other day would be…</p>
<p>Thanks for the comments. @Max- I commute between MO and FL, I have friends and family in both places- testing 2 different systems and getting interest in developing a larger urban, commercial site with partners. The family farm is near Stanton, MO. If you want to visit and see the setup- you're welcome to come. We have had a few visitors already. We're super busy on Fridays and Saturdays, these are our market prep and market days- we won't be available then. But any other day would be good.</p>
<p>I should have some video ready to view in the next few days. Stay tuned.</p> Thanks, I am one the new bees…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-24:4778851:Comment:3254312012-04-24T23:06:54.024ZMax In Missourihttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MaxInMissouri
<p>Thanks, I am one the new bees that was needing this motivation and advice! Your post is spot-one and very inspirational, especially the part about involving your daughter into the project--that in itself, if very AWESOME!!! Okay, so I am noticing lots of Missouri information, yet you live in FLA? If you are nearby, then would it be possible to see your systems.. I am a retired Marine, live here in Waynesville MO right outside of Fort Leonard Wood's Army installation... I have met several…</p>
<p>Thanks, I am one the new bees that was needing this motivation and advice! Your post is spot-one and very inspirational, especially the part about involving your daughter into the project--that in itself, if very AWESOME!!! Okay, so I am noticing lots of Missouri information, yet you live in FLA? If you are nearby, then would it be possible to see your systems.. I am a retired Marine, live here in Waynesville MO right outside of Fort Leonard Wood's Army installation... I have met several locals who want to learn more about AP. I have added you as a contact, if this is cool with you? Thanks in Advance, Max</p> Great, I will be looking for…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-24:4778851:Comment:3253392012-04-24T20:06:52.011ZTony Gilliamhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TonyGilliam
<p>Great, I will be looking for your results.</p>
<p>Great, I will be looking for your results.</p> sounds good. did i miss the p…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-24:4778851:Comment:3252512012-04-24T15:50:42.243ZDavidhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/CommunityAP
<p>sounds good. did i miss the pics of the greenhouse?</p>
<p>sounds good. did i miss the pics of the greenhouse?</p>