Mobile Aquaponics: on a bus! - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T11:22:50Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/mobile-aquaponics-on-a-bus?x=1&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A37630&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am a truck and couch mechan…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-03-31:4778851:Comment:6278242016-03-31T20:31:47.639ZRobert C. Woodhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobertCWood
<p>I am a truck and couch mechanic by trade. you will definitely need to add overload springs or airbags to handle the weigh of the water. also if you are going to use an inverter to run the system during transit you will need to wire in at least one heavy duty battery and get a larger amp alternator to handle the larger draw that the system will have. are you going to modify the roof to let more light in?</p>
<p>I am a truck and couch mechanic by trade. you will definitely need to add overload springs or airbags to handle the weigh of the water. also if you are going to use an inverter to run the system during transit you will need to wire in at least one heavy duty battery and get a larger amp alternator to handle the larger draw that the system will have. are you going to modify the roof to let more light in?</p> sounds interesting! if you do…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-03-30:4778851:Comment:6279182016-03-30T21:03:12.636ZLuis Dorusinechttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LuisDorusinec
<p>sounds interesting! if you do solar power would be nice! I saw something similar on youtube w/out aquaponics</p>
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<p>sounds interesting! if you do solar power would be nice! I saw something similar on youtube w/out aquaponics</p>
<p></p> This is an amazing idea I can…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-02-20:4778851:Comment:6248132016-02-20T21:42:21.229ZMichael Tintnerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelTintner
<p>This is an amazing idea I can't wait to see a bus with a full aquaponics system on the road. Waste Vegetable Oil is a great way to power busses sustainably. </p>
<p>This is an amazing idea I can't wait to see a bus with a full aquaponics system on the road. Waste Vegetable Oil is a great way to power busses sustainably. </p> http://popupcity.net/the-supe…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-11-20:4778851:Comment:6185752015-11-20T23:44:21.010ZPaul Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulSmith
<p><a href="http://popupcity.net/the-super-green-school-bus/" target="_blank">http://popupcity.net/the-super-green-school-bus/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://popupcity.net/the-super-green-school-bus/" target="_blank">http://popupcity.net/the-super-green-school-bus/</a></p> The truck bed is a good idea,…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-06-02:4778851:Comment:6068002015-06-02T14:46:42.389ZPatrickhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Patrick162
<p>The truck bed is a good idea, but have you considered something less permanent... and more detachable?</p>
<p>Maybe an aquaponics trailer? Part of the beauty of aquaponics is seeing the incredible growth. If you could park a trailer somewhere and leave it for a few weeks... people could see for themselves.</p>
<p>You'd need invest in some remote monitoring/controllers, but that seems to be getting cheaper and easier by the day (ala seneye monitors).</p>
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<p>The truck bed is a good idea, but have you considered something less permanent... and more detachable?</p>
<p>Maybe an aquaponics trailer? Part of the beauty of aquaponics is seeing the incredible growth. If you could park a trailer somewhere and leave it for a few weeks... people could see for themselves.</p>
<p>You'd need invest in some remote monitoring/controllers, but that seems to be getting cheaper and easier by the day (ala seneye monitors).</p>
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<p>I'm planning to build one of these myself. A smaller (6x8) trailer (would need double 3,000lb axles to transport a 300-500 gallon tank + grow media + composting with BSFL's. Initially, I just want to be able to move my food system around with myself, but long term I plan to demo these at schools, and preview the system for potential clients.</p>
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<p></p> That's a great idea John! Th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-29:4778851:Comment:3272812012-04-29T16:30:01.710ZNick LaHaisehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/NickLaHaise
<p>That's a great idea John! Thank you!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>John Meehan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/mobile-aquaponics-on-a-bus?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A327403&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment327403"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I am a teacher and have a aquaponics system set up in the science lab. Total cost $1500. You might think about setting up schools as you go kinda like Johnny Appleseed of…</div>
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<p>That's a great idea John! Thank you!<br/> <br/> <cite>John Meehan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/mobile-aquaponics-on-a-bus?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A327403&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment327403"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I am a teacher and have a aquaponics system set up in the science lab. Total cost $1500. You might think about setting up schools as you go kinda like Johnny Appleseed of aquaponics.</div>
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</blockquote> I am a teacher and have a aqu…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-29:4778851:Comment:3274032012-04-29T15:52:12.391ZJohn Meehanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JohnMeehan
I am a teacher and have a aquaponics system set up in the science lab. Total cost $1500. You might think about setting up schools as you go kinda like Johnny Appleseed of aquaponics.
I am a teacher and have a aquaponics system set up in the science lab. Total cost $1500. You might think about setting up schools as you go kinda like Johnny Appleseed of aquaponics. There is a video on YouTube a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-23:4778851:Comment:1616322011-07-23T08:38:14.938ZRhonda Blairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RhondaBlair
<p>There is a video on YouTube about people doing something very similar maybe you could search for it there and get ideas. I didn't pay clos attention because I knew I wouldn't be using a bus but if you can figure out the fish movement issues I think it is a great idea.</p>
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<p>There is a video on YouTube about people doing something very similar maybe you could search for it there and get ideas. I didn't pay clos attention because I knew I wouldn't be using a bus but if you can figure out the fish movement issues I think it is a great idea.</p>
<p> </p> Oh wow,very exciting Homefire…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-12:4778851:Comment:1509722011-07-12T03:08:41.282ZMichelle Silvahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichelleSilva
<p>Oh wow,very exciting Homefire..we have to talk more <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"></img></a> . I just wouldn't do the humonia thing since I have a buying club and think that might possibly freak some members out, lol.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Homefire said:</cite></p>
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<p>Oh wow,very exciting Homefire..we have to talk more <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></a> . I just wouldn't do the humonia thing since I have a buying club and think that might possibly freak some members out, lol.<br/> <br/>
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<div> What about the possibility of running a system strictly with worms (vermiponics) or maybe with just a very small amount of fish to provide nutrients for the worms?</div>
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<p>I cycled up using worm tea, aerated compost tea, kelp and humonia. I have worm bins on the grow beds and worms are starting to establish in the gravel. I feed them wheat straw fines w/some grain & kitchen food waste. Decomposing plant matter emits plenty Ammonia. When the worms are well established i plan to omit the pee. I often have Nitrate off the chart and the plants are doing great. </p>
<p>Who needs fish? Unless i decide later that i really want to eat fish.</p>
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</blockquote> If the tank is one that you c…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-12:4778851:Comment:1514022011-07-12T01:57:48.094ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
If the tank is one that you can tightly close a tight fitting lid for travel and you keep it completely full right up to the lid, there won't be sloshing, that only happens when there is air space in the container. You may still have some water loss through the vent you will need to be able to have aeration while traveling.
If the tank is one that you can tightly close a tight fitting lid for travel and you keep it completely full right up to the lid, there won't be sloshing, that only happens when there is air space in the container. You may still have some water loss through the vent you will need to be able to have aeration while traveling.