Hello everyone, - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T18:43:32Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/hello-everyone?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A362083&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A253996&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would take Dr Brooks up on…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-04-04:4778851:Comment:6277762016-04-04T15:04:49.124ZLiz & Danhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LizDan
<p>I would take Dr Brooks up on his offer - he's an AP guru!! Pick his brain if you have the chance :)</p>
<p>Also, what kind of parrots do you have? Mine is a little Brown Head...<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Scott Bloom said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/hello-everyone?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&#4778851Comment365989"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Not sure what we have that you would like to see, just a bunch of horses standing around…</p>
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<p>I would take Dr Brooks up on his offer - he's an AP guru!! Pick his brain if you have the chance :)</p>
<p>Also, what kind of parrots do you have? Mine is a little Brown Head...<br/> <br/> <cite>Scott Bloom said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/hello-everyone?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&#4778851Comment365989"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Not sure what we have that you would like to see, just a bunch of horses standing around trying to stay cool, but I don't mind showing people the horse life. Might want to wait until monsson ends and it cools off a bit.<br/> <br/> <cite>Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/hello-everyone?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&#4778851Comment362780"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>BTW I live near by and would love to see your place. Let me know.</p>
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</blockquote> I joined the group to do the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-04-01:4778851:Comment:6279492016-04-01T20:36:42.567ZRosshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Ross96
<p>I joined the group to do the exact same thing you're doing, Scott! I'd love to be efficient as possible by using an aquaponic system to provide my horse with clean, constantly moving water, while growing vegetables and herbs for myself and the horse. Could you give us an update on how it worked out for you? From what I know I think the main concern is keeping the water chemically balanced. Because the horse drinks the water.. wouldn't adding water to the tank that often be bad for the tank…</p>
<p>I joined the group to do the exact same thing you're doing, Scott! I'd love to be efficient as possible by using an aquaponic system to provide my horse with clean, constantly moving water, while growing vegetables and herbs for myself and the horse. Could you give us an update on how it worked out for you? From what I know I think the main concern is keeping the water chemically balanced. Because the horse drinks the water.. wouldn't adding water to the tank that often be bad for the tank water? Is shade your only means of cooling the water? Any other major issues with using the aquaponics tank as a watering tank for the horse?</p> Not sure what we have that yo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-14:4778851:Comment:3659892012-07-14T22:22:59.147ZScott Bloomhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottBloom
<p>Not sure what we have that you would like to see, just a bunch of horses standing around trying to stay cool, but I don't mind showing people the horse life. Might want to wait until monsson ends and it cools off a bit.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/hello-everyone?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&#4778851Comment362780"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>BTW I live near by and would love…</p>
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<p>Not sure what we have that you would like to see, just a bunch of horses standing around trying to stay cool, but I don't mind showing people the horse life. Might want to wait until monsson ends and it cools off a bit.<br/> <br/> <cite>Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/hello-everyone?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&#4778851Comment362780"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>BTW I live near by and would love to see your place. Let me know.</p>
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</blockquote> Yes, get one of the API kits…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-14:4778851:Comment:3629672012-07-14T17:01:55.030ZSheri Schmeckpeperhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SheriSchmeckpeper
<p>Yes, get one of the API kits that test PH, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. If you have time, go online & you can save about $10. If not, print the ad and go to Petsmart & ask for a price match. If they won't, try another Petsmart. It's all up to the manager. :)</p>
<p>Yes, get one of the API kits that test PH, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. If you have time, go online & you can save about $10. If not, print the ad and go to Petsmart & ask for a price match. If they won't, try another Petsmart. It's all up to the manager. :)</p> BTW I live near by and would…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-14:4778851:Comment:3627802012-07-14T16:43:10.819ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
<p>BTW I live near by and would love to see your place. Let me know.</p>
<p>BTW I live near by and would love to see your place. Let me know.</p> I just get my test kits at pe…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-14:4778851:Comment:3627772012-07-14T16:38:06.791ZStephanie Baderhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Stephaniebader
<p>I just get my test kits at petsmart. All you need is the little freshwater aquarium one.</p>
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<p>Welcome to the group.</p>
<p>I just get my test kits at petsmart. All you need is the little freshwater aquarium one.</p>
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<p>Welcome to the group.</p> Where should I buy a water te…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-14:4778851:Comment:3629462012-07-14T16:15:36.792ZScott Bloomhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottBloom
<p>Where should I buy a water test kit, I would like to see what condition the stock tank water is in, with fish and without.</p>
<p>Where should I buy a water test kit, I would like to see what condition the stock tank water is in, with fish and without.</p> You may also wish to join the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-13:4778851:Comment:3620832012-07-13T06:29:56.893ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
<p>You may also wish to join the Laveen gardening group on Facebook. Here is the link:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/161227934003355/" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/groups/161227934003355/</a></p>
<p>You may also wish to join the Laveen gardening group on Facebook. Here is the link:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/161227934003355/" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/groups/161227934003355/</a></p> The horse property pasture is…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-12:4778851:Comment:3621242012-07-12T23:55:31.212ZScott Bloomhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottBloom
<p>The horse property pasture is about 500' x 150' with a 10' breeze way down the center. Each side is cross fenced into 5 separate pastures which gives us 10 pastures of about 70' x 100'. Each pasture will have a 150 gallon tank for a total of 1500 gallons. One end of the tank will be in the breeze way about 18" with the rest being in the pasture. We are going to create a shade that will cover the breeze way and the shade will also extend out both sides into the pasture area to create more…</p>
<p>The horse property pasture is about 500' x 150' with a 10' breeze way down the center. Each side is cross fenced into 5 separate pastures which gives us 10 pastures of about 70' x 100'. Each pasture will have a 150 gallon tank for a total of 1500 gallons. One end of the tank will be in the breeze way about 18" with the rest being in the pasture. We are going to create a shade that will cover the breeze way and the shade will also extend out both sides into the pasture area to create more shade for the horses. All of the plant beds, pvc, pumps, etc. will be along the both sides of the breeze way under the shade. This will be a long process, but I think it will be fun, educational and healthier for the animals and us.</p> Welcome Scott
In case you'…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-12:4778851:Comment:3619792012-07-12T23:05:29.049ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>Welcome Scott</p>
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<p> In case you're wondering; galvanized horse troughs are not ideal because they leach zinc, which is hard on the plants, however your well seasoned troughs maybe a different story. My grow bed is 30 feet from the pond, so remote locations work. </p>
<p>....anyway...Welcome to the group! <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"></img></a> You will be have quite a bit of fun with your system especially with lots-o-space to play with! good luck!</p>
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<p>Welcome Scott</p>
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<p> In case you're wondering; galvanized horse troughs are not ideal because they leach zinc, which is hard on the plants, however your well seasoned troughs maybe a different story. My grow bed is 30 feet from the pond, so remote locations work. </p>
<p>....anyway...Welcome to the group! <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></a> You will be have quite a bit of fun with your system especially with lots-o-space to play with! good luck!</p>
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<p>Jim <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ucsycybersmiley/101.gif"/></a></p>