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A few fish for sale or good home
Started by Linda Logan. Last reply by Linda Logan Feb 2, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I need to shut down my indoor system for a few months. I have 2 mature Shubunkin, 1 albino Hypostomus to clean the aquarium. There is another small fish living in the sump.I live in SE Portland and…Continue
Aquaponics system as filter for swimming pool
Started by John Wilson. Last reply by Wade J Rochelle Jan 25, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, we've just purchased a property with a large indoor swimming pool. Around 80,000L with a greenhouse roof and plenty of room around it for grow beds. However, this is far too big for us to…Continue
Not for human consumption!?
Started by Nichelle Hubley. Last reply by Nichelle Hubley Jun 30, 2015. 7 Replies 1 Like
Well, I think I messed up big time. I've been feeding my precious tilapia koi food (I like in a small place and it was all I could get... :( ) for about 2 months and last night I read on the back of…Continue
Help!! Help !!! with new filtration and set-up.
Started by Henrique Miguel. Last reply by Wayne Mcbryde May 14, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I have a set up of 2 55 gal blue barrel with Tilapia and guppies separate. I have young ones and they are growing well. Issue of overcrowding and feeding. 1. I would like to use a water…Continue
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Comment by DJ Bisson Jr on June 25, 2012 at 7:07pm
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Hi, I have a problem with some bugs and little worms eating my plants, is there a pesticide safe for the fish and the plants. I know aquatic eco systems sells something in there aquaponic section, but not sure if it is safe. If somebody can help or recommend something would be very much help. Thanks DJ
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Comment by Sheri Schmeckpeper on June 25, 2012 at 4:42pm
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The best rule of thumb is 12" of media minimum. 2" for a dry layer at the top, 8" of root space, and another 2" for the solids to build up at the bottom. The bottom layer adds to the bacteria and stability of the system.
We did a shorter bed for a year, and as the solids built up, the root space dwindled and we experienced clogged roots. It became more problematic as time went by. We weren't as fortunate as Debra. :)
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Comment by Gerrit Nathan King on June 25, 2012 at 10:36am
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Tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, strawberries. not sure what else.
thanks
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Comment by Debra Colvin on June 25, 2012 at 9:45am
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That depends o.o
What plants do you plan on growing? Generally, about a foot deep is best to cover most plant needs, but I've gotten away with just six inches for several seasons now.
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what is the ideal depth for a gravel grow bed?
will all that rain negatively affect the system? Like depleting the bacteria in the rocks?
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Thanks, John! I'll text you the sunshine. LOL!
Donna, you would think...!
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Comment by Donna Windsor on June 25, 2012 at 8:37am
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I never could understand why with all the areas of our nation that flood like the NE in the spring and the SE during the summer months why we could never find a way to capture that water and create some sort of pipeline to get it to the SW. Seems like a waste.
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Comment by John E Windsor on June 25, 2012 at 8:04am
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I'll email you all you want! Two thing that are vital in Az., water and A/C.
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John, send some our way. AZ is always dry, but this year in particular. We'd love some nice fresh rainwater. We'll be happy to trade for some sunshine!
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Still raining in Fla this morning. I have been bailing water out of our system for 3 days now. No doubt more than 250 gallons, 20-30 gallons at a time, from the sump tank. I awoke this morning to the sump overflowing. No big deal, but I don't like the drains from the beds underwater. Our IBC rain barrel overflowith.
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