Indoor system energy costs - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T12:38:27Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/indoor-system-energy-costs?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A593472&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDepends on the fish you have.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-02-17:4778851:Comment:5973172015-02-17T13:47:52.248ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>Depends on the fish you have. Tilapia need 70 degree water and higher to be productive. Other fish are more happy in cooler water.</p>
<p>Depends on the fish you have. Tilapia need 70 degree water and higher to be productive. Other fish are more happy in cooler water.</p> Do I need to heat the water i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-02-17:4778851:Comment:5972382015-02-17T02:33:06.093ZZachhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Zach
Do I need to heat the water if the room is between 45 and 65 degrees?
Do I need to heat the water if the room is between 45 and 65 degrees? I typically don't heat anythi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-02-17:4778851:Comment:5973132015-02-17T02:31:27.295ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>I typically don't heat anything other than the water but we've hit 9&10 below at night lately with highs in the single digits so I have been supplementing some with wood, gas too if I'm not around to stoke the fire.</p>
<p>I typically don't heat anything other than the water but we've hit 9&10 below at night lately with highs in the single digits so I have been supplementing some with wood, gas too if I'm not around to stoke the fire.</p> How much room do you have in…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-02-16:4778851:Comment:5969982015-02-16T16:39:00.691ZZachhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Zach
<p>How much room do you have in your yard?</p>
<p>I built a 8 foot by 10 foot GH and facing the south I get sun all day long with grow lights 3 hours before sun comes up and goes down my plants do well.</p>
<p>Would save your money during the day time hours anyway, its an option.</p>
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<p>Good luck</p>
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<p>How much room do you have in your yard?</p>
<p>I built a 8 foot by 10 foot GH and facing the south I get sun all day long with grow lights 3 hours before sun comes up and goes down my plants do well.</p>
<p>Would save your money during the day time hours anyway, its an option.</p>
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<p>Good luck</p>
<p></p> My water heating for my FT is…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-21:4778851:Comment:5939072015-01-21T01:32:24.726ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>My water heating for my FT is over $100 a month but in the spirit of saving I'm going to insulate the tank this week just to prove it helps.</p>
<p>My water heating for my FT is over $100 a month but in the spirit of saving I'm going to insulate the tank this week just to prove it helps.</p> My household electric bill is…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-21:4778851:Comment:5939022015-01-21T00:57:39.637ZJack Dunbarhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JackDunbar
<p>My household electric bill is almost 300.00/Mo. and it hurts the wallet but it is so relaxing to sit next to the FT and listen to the water and then to see lush green inside when it is single digits outside makes it all kind of worth it. I have different Goldfish and they're big enough to make a splashing sound when you feed them. It's all good. I'm thinking of keeping my indoor FT to eventually start Tilapia early and then put them out in my future GH to bring them to maturity. I want my…</p>
<p>My household electric bill is almost 300.00/Mo. and it hurts the wallet but it is so relaxing to sit next to the FT and listen to the water and then to see lush green inside when it is single digits outside makes it all kind of worth it. I have different Goldfish and they're big enough to make a splashing sound when you feed them. It's all good. I'm thinking of keeping my indoor FT to eventually start Tilapia early and then put them out in my future GH to bring them to maturity. I want my GH to be attached to my house and if needed to heat it with mass and a hot water coil from my woodstove. Hopefully it will be worth it. If not, then I guess I could dress up in a police uniform and confiscate salad from you guys...LOL...</p> I agree that for me it is a h…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-20:4778851:Comment:5934982015-01-20T18:03:24.567ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>I agree that for me it is a hobby. My bell peppers probably cost me $5 each and the tilapia is probably $30 lb. lol. But that's probably because I keep making changes to my GH. For a lot of people part of the "hobby" is to see how economically it can be done or how it could be done if the SHTF. It is educational and I wish I had started a long time ago.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair said:…</cite></p>
<p>I agree that for me it is a hobby. My bell peppers probably cost me $5 each and the tilapia is probably $30 lb. lol. But that's probably because I keep making changes to my GH. For a lot of people part of the "hobby" is to see how economically it can be done or how it could be done if the SHTF. It is educational and I wish I had started a long time ago.<br/> <br/> <cite>Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/indoor-system-energy-costs?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A593676&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment593676"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">The way I look at it is that it is a hobby and it's educational. Spending a few dollars a month on a hobby is justified in my book. Invite people over, share and educate - you'll feel better. Also, look at your energy company's mix of fuels to see if coal is a big contributor... if your lucky it's nuclear and your power and your conscience is clean. If it's coal, then put up a 5k solar system or find a way to offset your carbon footprint. This year I reduced the amount of CO2 my home emitted by 10,000 lbs by installing a wood burning stove.</div>
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</blockquote> The way I look at it is that…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-20:4778851:Comment:5936762015-01-20T15:34:59.751ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
The way I look at it is that it is a hobby and it's educational. Spending a few dollars a month on a hobby is justified in my book. Invite people over, share and educate - you'll feel better. Also, look at your energy company's mix of fuels to see if coal is a big contributor... if your lucky it's nuclear and your power and your conscience is clean. If it's coal, then put up a 5k solar system or find a way to offset your carbon footprint. This year I reduced the amount of CO2 my home emitted by…
The way I look at it is that it is a hobby and it's educational. Spending a few dollars a month on a hobby is justified in my book. Invite people over, share and educate - you'll feel better. Also, look at your energy company's mix of fuels to see if coal is a big contributor... if your lucky it's nuclear and your power and your conscience is clean. If it's coal, then put up a 5k solar system or find a way to offset your carbon footprint. This year I reduced the amount of CO2 my home emitted by 10,000 lbs by installing a wood burning stove. I'm no expert but I think you…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-19:4778851:Comment:5934722015-01-19T18:15:42.298ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>I'm no expert but I think you're using way to big of a light for a 3x6 area especially with a light mover. Put your 2 250w lights on the move for 8-10 hours a day, should be plenty. You could insulate your fish tank(at least 3 sides) with 1/2" to 1" Styrofoam and that would also help heat loss. That would cut your power by at least half. There are other things you could do but those are the biggest.</p>
<p>I'm no expert but I think you're using way to big of a light for a 3x6 area especially with a light mover. Put your 2 250w lights on the move for 8-10 hours a day, should be plenty. You could insulate your fish tank(at least 3 sides) with 1/2" to 1" Styrofoam and that would also help heat loss. That would cut your power by at least half. There are other things you could do but those are the biggest.</p> I'm currently getting ready t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-19:4778851:Comment:5935692015-01-19T17:24:51.081ZSharell lagunashttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Sharelllagunas
I'm currently getting ready to put together my first system. As I live in Utah with no greenhouse I'm forced to do an I door setup as well. After much deliberation I am opting for a "v tower" design that will fit inside of a window. I'm crossing my fingers that this will offer enough lighting that I don't have to supplement. I really couldn't justify the added cost of lights. :/
I'm currently getting ready to put together my first system. As I live in Utah with no greenhouse I'm forced to do an I door setup as well. After much deliberation I am opting for a "v tower" design that will fit inside of a window. I'm crossing my fingers that this will offer enough lighting that I don't have to supplement. I really couldn't justify the added cost of lights. :/