Gravel/Media - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T02:23:09Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563611&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A267200&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHere is another picture Jane…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-17:4778851:Comment:5635262014-05-17T15:08:31.001ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>Here is another picture<br></br> <img alt="IMAG0538" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-263" src="http://puravidatechnology.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/imag0538.jpg?w=300&h=217"></img> <br></br> <cite>Janet Little said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/comment/show?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&id=4778851%3AComment%3A563525&xn_out=json&firstPage=1&lastPage=1&xg_token=63da0816295a38d7e6630a934a6641bf&_=1400339123149#4778851Comment563525"><div><p>Ok I went to his website and on the front page is the picture of it from the fair last year.<img alt="" height="285" src="http://puravidatechnology.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/cropped-imag10261.jpg" width="980"></img> <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Paul…</cite></p>
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<p>Here is another picture<br/> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-263" alt="IMAG0538" src="http://puravidatechnology.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/imag0538.jpg?w=300&h=217"/><br/> <cite>Janet Little said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/comment/show?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&id=4778851%3AComment%3A563525&xn_out=json&firstPage=1&lastPage=1&xg_token=63da0816295a38d7e6630a934a6641bf&_=1400339123149#4778851Comment563525"><div><p>Ok I went to his website and on the front page is the picture of it from the fair last year.<img src="http://puravidatechnology.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/cropped-imag10261.jpg" alt="" height="285" width="980"/><br/> <br/> <cite>Paul Trudeau said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563488&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment563520"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Janet,</p>
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<p>Just this week came across a reference to that stuff in my notes from last year's fair. My notes say "glass mountain mafic basalt." Per Wikipedia, "m<span>afic is an adjective describing a silicate mineral or rock that is rich in magnesium and iron; the term is a portmanteau of the words "magnesium" and "ferric".</span>" Exhibitor was I believe John Echols; you can try to reach him at info at puravidatechnology dot com or echols200 at gmail dot com.</p>
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</blockquote> Ok I went to his website and…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-17:4778851:Comment:5635252014-05-17T15:05:29.743ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>Ok I went to his website and on the front page is the picture of it from the fair last year.<img alt="" height="285" src="http://puravidatechnology.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/cropped-imag10261.jpg" width="980"></img> <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Paul Trudeau said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563488&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment563520"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Janet,</p>
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<p>Just this week came across a reference to that stuff in my notes from last…</p>
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<p>Ok I went to his website and on the front page is the picture of it from the fair last year.<img src="http://puravidatechnology.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/cropped-imag10261.jpg" alt="" height="285" width="980"/><br/> <br/> <cite>Paul Trudeau said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563488&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment563520"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Janet,</p>
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<p>Just this week came across a reference to that stuff in my notes from last year's fair. My notes say "glass mountain mafic basalt." Per Wikipedia, "m<span>afic is an adjective describing a silicate mineral or rock that is rich in magnesium and iron; the term is a portmanteau of the words "magnesium" and "ferric".</span>" Exhibitor was I believe John Echols; you can try to reach him at info at puravidatechnology dot com or echols200 at gmail dot com.</p>
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</blockquote> I know red lava is great and…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-17:4778851:Comment:5635242014-05-17T15:03:18.672ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p><br></br> I know red lava is great and cheap but the texture is not something I want to work with. <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Frown.gif"></img></a> It like the nails and chalkboard thing.....<br></br> <cite>Bob Campbell said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563488&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment563611"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>@Paul - Large columns…</p>
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<p><br/> I know red lava is great and cheap but the texture is not something I want to work with. <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Frown.gif"/></a> It like the nails and chalkboard thing.....<br/> <cite>Bob Campbell said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563488&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment563611"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>@Paul - Large columns of basalt are often used in landscaping. It is also available as a small rock that would lend itself to media and it's sold as 'Black Chip' at my local landscape yard. I use it on my driveway, and pathways, but I did not know that it has such wonderful nutrient properties. I've been very happy with red lava which I believe has many of the same qualities and has a lot more surface area, but I might try basalt next time..Thanks for the tip.</p>
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</blockquote> Yes, that sounds right, thank…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-17:4778851:Comment:5636232014-05-17T15:00:41.625ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>Yes, that sounds right, thanks Paul I will try to get in touch with him. When I find out more I will try to report the<br></br> the specifics of this media.<br></br> <cite>Paul Trudeau said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563488&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment563520"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Janet,</p>
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<p>Just this week came across a…</p>
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<p>Yes, that sounds right, thanks Paul I will try to get in touch with him. When I find out more I will try to report the<br/> the specifics of this media.<br/> <cite>Paul Trudeau said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563488&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment563520"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Janet,</p>
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<p>Just this week came across a reference to that stuff in my notes from last year's fair. My notes say "glass mountain mafic basalt." Per Wikipedia, "m<span>afic is an adjective describing a silicate mineral or rock that is rich in magnesium and iron; the term is a portmanteau of the words "magnesium" and "ferric".</span>" Exhibitor was I believe John Echols; you can try to reach him at info at puravidatechnology dot com or echols200 at gmail dot com.</p>
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</blockquote> No it was not Hydroton, it wa…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-17:4778851:Comment:5633972014-05-17T14:57:06.560ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>No it was not Hydroton, it was a light beige color and light like hydroton but also not volcanic rock.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Dee Anne LeVan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/gravel-media?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A563488&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment563384"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Janet,</p>
<p>It was most likely called hydroton. See if that matches what you…</p>
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<p>No it was not Hydroton, it was a light beige color and light like hydroton but also not volcanic rock.<br/> <br/> <cite>Dee Anne LeVan said:</cite></p>
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<p>It was most likely called hydroton. See if that matches what you saw.</p>
<p>Cheers, <br/>Dee</p>
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</blockquote> Cool ,can you post a picture…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-17:4778851:Comment:5634912014-05-17T14:52:09.305ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>Cool ,can you post a picture of it?</p>
<p>Cool ,can you post a picture of it?</p> Hello Janet,
So happens I hav…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-17:4778851:Comment:5634882014-05-17T02:44:28.887ZEmmett Butlerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/EmmettButler
<p>Hello Janet,</p>
<p>So happens I have the info you are looking for. I am using the white lave rock you are asking about in my flood n drain bed. Any questions you may email.</p>
<p>Emmett Butler</p>
<p>vermifarms@gmail.com</p>
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<p>Glass Mountain Lightweight Aggregate</p>
<p>Jose Rosales - Yard Manager</p>
<p>4603 50th Street</p>
<p>McClellan, Ca 95652</p>
<p>916 921-2884 - yard</p>
<p>916 801-5273…</p>
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<p>Hello Janet,</p>
<p>So happens I have the info you are looking for. I am using the white lave rock you are asking about in my flood n drain bed. Any questions you may email.</p>
<p>Emmett Butler</p>
<p>vermifarms@gmail.com</p>
<p></p>
<p>Glass Mountain Lightweight Aggregate</p>
<p>Jose Rosales - Yard Manager</p>
<p>4603 50th Street</p>
<p>McClellan, Ca 95652</p>
<p>916 921-2884 - yard</p>
<p>916 801-5273</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glassmountainpumice.com" target="_blank">www.glassmountainpumice.com</a></p>
<p></p> Just to be clear, that media…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-16:4778851:Comment:5633902014-05-16T22:41:49.887ZPaul Trudeauhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulTrudeau
<p>Just to be clear, that media is not something I know enough about to offer an opinion about. Just reporting what I found out at the Fair last year.</p>
<p>Just to be clear, that media is not something I know enough about to offer an opinion about. Just reporting what I found out at the Fair last year.</p> @Paul - Large columns of basa…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-16:4778851:Comment:5636112014-05-16T22:03:33.267ZBob Campbellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BobCampbell
<p>@Paul - Large columns of basalt are often used in landscaping. It is also available as a small rock that would lend itself to media and it's sold as 'Black Chip' at my local landscape yard. I use it on my driveway, and pathways, but I did not know that it has such wonderful nutrient properties. I've been very happy with red lava which I believe has many of the same qualities and has a lot more surface area, but I might try basalt next time..Thanks for the tip.</p>
<p>@Paul - Large columns of basalt are often used in landscaping. It is also available as a small rock that would lend itself to media and it's sold as 'Black Chip' at my local landscape yard. I use it on my driveway, and pathways, but I did not know that it has such wonderful nutrient properties. I've been very happy with red lava which I believe has many of the same qualities and has a lot more surface area, but I might try basalt next time..Thanks for the tip.</p> Janet,
Just this week came a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-16:4778851:Comment:5635202014-05-16T21:21:56.780ZPaul Trudeauhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulTrudeau
<p>Janet,</p>
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<p>Just this week came across a reference to that stuff in my notes from last year's fair. My notes say "glass mountain mafic basalt." Per Wikipedia, "m<span>afic is an adjective describing a silicate mineral or rock that is rich in magnesium and iron; the term is a portmanteau of the words "magnesium" and "ferric".</span>" Exhibitor was I believe John Echols; you can try to reach him at info at puravidatechnology dot com or echols200 at gmail dot com.</p>
<p>Janet,</p>
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<p>Just this week came across a reference to that stuff in my notes from last year's fair. My notes say "glass mountain mafic basalt." Per Wikipedia, "m<span>afic is an adjective describing a silicate mineral or rock that is rich in magnesium and iron; the term is a portmanteau of the words "magnesium" and "ferric".</span>" Exhibitor was I believe John Echols; you can try to reach him at info at puravidatechnology dot com or echols200 at gmail dot com.</p>