What good is aquaponics? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T14:39:32Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/what-good-is-aquaponics?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have these great big tanks…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-29:4778851:Comment:5103352013-08-29T17:02:43.284ZScott Bloomhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottBloom
<p>I have these great big tanks of drinking water around the property that like to grow algae. So I was told to put fish in the water tanks to control the algae. Then I figured I would have a problem with the quality of the water due to the fish, so I did some research and found the AP systems. By adding the plants to the water it would clean the water. So I would say that my benefit is to reduce maintenance and improve water quality.</p>
<p>I have these great big tanks of drinking water around the property that like to grow algae. So I was told to put fish in the water tanks to control the algae. Then I figured I would have a problem with the quality of the water due to the fish, so I did some research and found the AP systems. By adding the plants to the water it would clean the water. So I would say that my benefit is to reduce maintenance and improve water quality.</p> I can go right down your list…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-26:4778851:Comment:5092062013-08-26T14:16:46.287ZMark Bogarthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MarkBogart
<p>I can go right down your list Dr Brooks and agree that aquaponics can and will solve the problems on your big picture list there. I haven't shown my setup to anyone who said that's stupid, why are you doing that. All have been very surprised on how well everything grows and how clean it is. So through people like all of us here in this forum the word will spread and people will begin to utilize aquaponics in their daily lives. The two largest hobbies in the world are #1 gardening and #2…</p>
<p>I can go right down your list Dr Brooks and agree that aquaponics can and will solve the problems on your big picture list there. I haven't shown my setup to anyone who said that's stupid, why are you doing that. All have been very surprised on how well everything grows and how clean it is. So through people like all of us here in this forum the word will spread and people will begin to utilize aquaponics in their daily lives. The two largest hobbies in the world are #1 gardening and #2 aquarium or fish keeping. How much better is than that we do both. As people learn how to grow in aquaponics like you stated it is a skill that requires refinement, local growers will pop up and start solving urban infill, food deserts, food quality and water use issues. Look at Arizona , we don't have an abundance of water, and traditional farming techniques aren't efficient enough to sustain the expanding needs of our population. I haven't bought any tires, batteries, diesel fuel, pesticides or fertilizers to grow my food. These are common day items on a traditional farm. Therefore the waste or carbon foot print is minimized by not having to create these products to be used by food producers. That alone makes aquaponics a worthwhile venture. </p> Ok I understand now. Reduced…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-26:4778851:Comment:5092052013-08-26T13:57:53.440ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
<p>Ok I understand now. Reduced labor, reduced costs, reduced water use. Excellent. Thank you ;-)</p>
<p>Ok I understand now. Reduced labor, reduced costs, reduced water use. Excellent. Thank you ;-)</p> What good is aquaponics...I s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-26:4778851:Comment:5088002013-08-26T06:40:41.338ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>What good is aquaponics...I started my AP Grow Bed to filter/clean the water in my fish pond. It has worked wonderfully well and has eliminated almost all pond maintenance and the weekly 300 gallon water changes over the last 4 years significantly reducing water waste.</p>
<p>What good is aquaponics...I started my AP Grow Bed to filter/clean the water in my fish pond. It has worked wonderfully well and has eliminated almost all pond maintenance and the weekly 300 gallon water changes over the last 4 years significantly reducing water waste.</p> Hi Jim. Could you connect the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-26:4778851:Comment:5089622013-08-26T06:33:51.331ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
<p>Hi Jim. Could you connect the dots for me between your response and this posts subject? I don't understand.</p>
<p>Hi Jim. Could you connect the dots for me between your response and this posts subject? I don't understand.</p> I started my AP Grow Bed to f…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-26:4778851:Comment:5090192013-08-26T06:22:50.073ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>I started my AP Grow Bed to filter/clean the water in my fish pond. It has worked wonderfully well and has eliminated almost all pond maintenance and the weekly 300 gallon water changes over the last 4 years.</p>
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<p>I started my AP Grow Bed to filter/clean the water in my fish pond. It has worked wonderfully well and has eliminated almost all pond maintenance and the weekly 300 gallon water changes over the last 4 years.</p>
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<p>Jim</p> I have had the same experienc…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-26:4778851:Comment:5089592013-08-26T05:53:54.864ZDr. George B. Brooks, Jr.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DrGeorgeBBrooksJr
<p>I have had the same experience. <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p>
<p>I have had the same experience. <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></p> Personally I like Aquaponics…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-26:4778851:Comment:5089552013-08-26T05:10:27.124ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>Personally I like Aquaponics because it is easier than regular gardening. I have rheumatoid arthritis and the ease of gardening is priceless. No more spending time on the ground pulling weeds or planting, carrying large bags of soil, manure or fertilizer. Once set up the work is so minimal anyone can do the maintenance. I wish I could quantify the labor compared to a conventional garden. All I know is for me, a life long gardener if I could have only one I would choose aquaponics. I…</p>
<p>Personally I like Aquaponics because it is easier than regular gardening. I have rheumatoid arthritis and the ease of gardening is priceless. No more spending time on the ground pulling weeds or planting, carrying large bags of soil, manure or fertilizer. Once set up the work is so minimal anyone can do the maintenance. I wish I could quantify the labor compared to a conventional garden. All I know is for me, a life long gardener if I could have only one I would choose aquaponics. I plan to continue expanding until all of my produce is grown this way. Systems can be set up for handicapped access making it easier to grow a garden where it wasn't possible before.</p>