Getting started - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T05:56:29Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/getting-started?groupUrl=californiaaquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A366872&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTom
I just put my gravel into…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-16:4778851:Comment:3668722012-07-16T20:09:09.937ZBradlyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Bradly
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<p>I just put my gravel into my grow beds last week. After testing 12 different kinds of rock and lava stones... the El Centro river rock 3/4" size kept the PH stable the best. I live up in Hesperia, I got my rick at Affordable Rock up in Hesperia for $65 a scoop. It took 3 scoops for $210 grand total BUT I PICKED IT UP, so if you have it delivered it's more cost. With those 3 scoops I filled 4 IBC totes at 12" deep (Totes are like 3.5'x4' square). And have about 3 wheelbarrows…</p>
<p>Tom</p>
<p>I just put my gravel into my grow beds last week. After testing 12 different kinds of rock and lava stones... the El Centro river rock 3/4" size kept the PH stable the best. I live up in Hesperia, I got my rick at Affordable Rock up in Hesperia for $65 a scoop. It took 3 scoops for $210 grand total BUT I PICKED IT UP, so if you have it delivered it's more cost. With those 3 scoops I filled 4 IBC totes at 12" deep (Totes are like 3.5'x4' square). And have about 3 wheelbarrows full left over.</p>
<p>I would have loved the Hydroton, but it calced out at like 700-800 dollars or something like that, so I researched the rock. If you need the exact name of the river rock...just let me know.</p>
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<p> </p> My pond is 8'x4'x28" Kenny s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-18:4778851:Comment:3371562012-05-18T20:54:36.066ZTom Mootharthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomMoothart
<p>My pond is 8'x4'x28"<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Kenny said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/getting-started?groupUrl=californiaaquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A337149&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment337149"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I would highly recommend that you use Hydroton as it is much easier to work with unless you have special situations that merit gravel... For that 3/4" gravel will work well. My system I have…</p>
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<p>My pond is 8'x4'x28"<br/> <br/> <cite>Kenny said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/getting-started?groupUrl=californiaaquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A337149&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment337149"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I would highly recommend that you use Hydroton as it is much easier to work with unless you have special situations that merit gravel... For that 3/4" gravel will work well. My system I have one with Hydroton and one with gravel. </p>
<p>You can pick it up at Lowe's or Home Depot, which is about $2.59 per bag. But if you hit up a cement or other mulch center, they will probably have a better price on that gravel. Hydroton will run you about $26-28 per 50 l. Consider looking into craigslist.org</p>
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<p>From CL you should also be able to find the Tilapia. btw, how small is small?</p>
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</blockquote> 3/4 gravel from any landscape…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-18:4778851:Comment:3372332012-05-18T19:52:10.544ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
3/4 gravel from any landscape supply, my local supply charges $1 per 5 gal bucket of rinsed, granite drainrock. DFG rules are very different for stocking ponds than aquaria. Technically, only koi and goldfish may be stocked in a pond without a permit, but any fish not on the prohibited list may be stocked in a closed loop recirculating system for hobby purposes. Google "manual 671" for prohibited list.
3/4 gravel from any landscape supply, my local supply charges $1 per 5 gal bucket of rinsed, granite drainrock. DFG rules are very different for stocking ponds than aquaria. Technically, only koi and goldfish may be stocked in a pond without a permit, but any fish not on the prohibited list may be stocked in a closed loop recirculating system for hobby purposes. Google "manual 671" for prohibited list. I would highly recommend that…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-05-18:4778851:Comment:3371492012-05-18T17:41:50.844ZKennyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Kenny187
<p>I would highly recommend that you use Hydroton as it is much easier to work with unless you have special situations that merit gravel... For that 3/4" gravel will work well. My system I have one with Hydroton and one with gravel. </p>
<p>You can pick it up at Lowe's or Home Depot, which is about $2.59 per bag. But if you hit up a cement or other mulch center, they will probably have a better price on that gravel. Hydroton will run you about $26-28 per 50 l. Consider looking into…</p>
<p>I would highly recommend that you use Hydroton as it is much easier to work with unless you have special situations that merit gravel... For that 3/4" gravel will work well. My system I have one with Hydroton and one with gravel. </p>
<p>You can pick it up at Lowe's or Home Depot, which is about $2.59 per bag. But if you hit up a cement or other mulch center, they will probably have a better price on that gravel. Hydroton will run you about $26-28 per 50 l. Consider looking into craigslist.org</p>
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<p>From CL you should also be able to find the Tilapia. btw, how small is small?</p>
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