Hello from Mesa, AZ - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T15:14:05Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/hello-from-mesa-az?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A487508&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A253996&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI believe the fish tank is 17…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-01:4778851:Comment:4894442013-07-01T02:37:50.125ZAaron Brookshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AaronBrooks
<p>I believe the fish tank is 170 gallons and the grow bed is 60 gallons with no media.</p>
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<p>The pump is a pondmaster 700 gph</p>
<p>I have 3/4 pvc running from the pump and into the grow bed. The outlet is 3/4" with a 1" inlet on the top to assist starting the syphon.</p>
<p>I have a 2" bell with a 3" strainer. </p>
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<p>I could never get the Bell Syphon to stop on its own, so I added the airline tubing on the top and that solved everything. I have been running now for 6…</p>
<p>I believe the fish tank is 170 gallons and the grow bed is 60 gallons with no media.</p>
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<p>The pump is a pondmaster 700 gph</p>
<p>I have 3/4 pvc running from the pump and into the grow bed. The outlet is 3/4" with a 1" inlet on the top to assist starting the syphon.</p>
<p>I have a 2" bell with a 3" strainer. </p>
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<p>I could never get the Bell Syphon to stop on its own, so I added the airline tubing on the top and that solved everything. I have been running now for 6 months with no issues.</p>
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<p>I still haven't built a shade, but I am getting around to it. If I had the option I would put the FT below ground to help with the temps. My water cooks. I have been floating frozen 2 liter bottles to help with the heat.</p> Looking at the pics, I'd say…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-27:4778851:Comment:4881722013-06-27T01:05:07.236ZMatt Miskinnishttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MattMiskinnis
<p>Looking at the pics, I'd say 3/4 inch pvc - any takers? Bets are on the table....</p>
<p>Looking at the pics, I'd say 3/4 inch pvc - any takers? Bets are on the table....</p> Aaron if you don't mind me as…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-27:4778851:Comment:4884232013-06-27T00:53:45.016ZSamson J. Loohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SamsonJLoo
<p>Aaron if you don't mind me asking what size tubs, piping and pump are you using for this setup?</p>
<p>Aaron if you don't mind me asking what size tubs, piping and pump are you using for this setup?</p> No problem. Let me know the n…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-22:4778851:Comment:4872782013-06-22T03:37:09.218ZAaron Brookshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AaronBrooks
<p>No problem. Let me know the next time your fish breed and I will stop by. No worries about the fish. Now I know to get them when they are an inch long, so the goldfish will leave them alone.</p>
<p>No problem. Let me know the next time your fish breed and I will stop by. No worries about the fish. Now I know to get them when they are an inch long, so the goldfish will leave them alone.</p> Bummer Aaron!!!
Let me know…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-21:4778851:Comment:4875082013-06-21T20:23:45.906ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>Bummer Aaron!!!</p>
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<p>Let me know when you want some more, I'll take care of you. </p>
<p>That was my bad, I didn't think they going straight into your system when I said they would be okay... (duh)</p>
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<p>sorry again,</p>
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<p>Jim <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ucsycybersmiley/109.gif"/></a></p>
<p>Bummer Aaron!!!</p>
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<p>Let me know when you want some more, I'll take care of you. </p>
<p>That was my bad, I didn't think they going straight into your system when I said they would be okay... (duh)</p>
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<p>sorry again,</p>
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<p>Jim <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ucsycybersmiley/109.gif"/></a></p> I think most the babies got e…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-21:4778851:Comment:4872572013-06-21T17:17:09.250ZAaron Brookshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AaronBrooks
<p>I think most the babies got eaten by my goldfish in the pond. Luckily I put some in my son's ten gallon tank to grow out. They should be ready to move on in a month or two.</p>
<p>I think most the babies got eaten by my goldfish in the pond. Luckily I put some in my son's ten gallon tank to grow out. They should be ready to move on in a month or two.</p> Hi Aaron, glad to see you fou…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-21:4778851:Comment:4872422013-06-21T13:00:21.524ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>Hi Aaron, glad to see you found us finally.</p>
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<p>How are those baby fish you got doing?</p>
<p>Hi Aaron, glad to see you found us finally.</p>
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<p>How are those baby fish you got doing?</p> I recommend you use 40-50% sh…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-21:4778851:Comment:4872342013-06-21T05:56:13.768ZDavid Schwinghamerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DavidSchwinghamer
<p>I recommend you use 40-50% shade cloth from either Amazon or Home Depot.</p>
<p>I recommend you use 40-50% shade cloth from either Amazon or Home Depot.</p> Thanks for the welcome. I hop…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-21:4778851:Comment:4870692013-06-21T04:29:30.565ZAaron Brookshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AaronBrooks
<p>Thanks for the welcome. I hope to be out to see your setups and show mine off when it takes off. I will post up some more pictures when I build my shade.</p>
<p>Thanks for the welcome. I hope to be out to see your setups and show mine off when it takes off. I will post up some more pictures when I build my shade.</p> Hi Aaron, and welcome. You'v…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-06-21:4778851:Comment:4871712013-06-21T02:29:21.321ZMatt Miskinnishttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MattMiskinnis
<p>Hi Aaron, and welcome. You've definitely come to the right group <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/>. We in Arizona are an active bunch, and from what I've noticed one of the most active of the groups. If you need any advice, we're here to help.</p>
<p>Hi Aaron, and welcome. You've definitely come to the right group <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/>. We in Arizona are an active bunch, and from what I've noticed one of the most active of the groups. If you need any advice, we're here to help.</p>