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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 Bob Campbell on May 16, 2013 at 5:29pm
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@Nance Black Woods - Dutch Bucket Hydroponics - How It Works & How to Make Your Own ...
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Moderator Comment by Bob Terrell on May 16, 2013 at 5:22pm -
Nance call me
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Comment by Nance Black Woods on May 16, 2013 at 5:14pm
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Does anyone have easy / inexpensive plans for building tables/shelves for use with a dutch bucket system? I'd have to build it by myself to it needs to be easy. Many thanks!
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Comment by TCLynx on May 15, 2013 at 8:12pm
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Granite is good, Heavy but good. And heavy can be good if you grow lots of really tall big plants. Heavy gravel helps keep the corn from blowing over.
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Comment by Jim Fisk on May 15, 2013 at 7:09am
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Kimberly, We also have a granite quarry just 1/2 hr drive thru the mtns from here and pay 18.00 per ton. We bring our own 1 ton trailer and hope they stay under 2 tons (poor trailer). We love it. Easy to wash right in the GBs. (I did a pic thread on how I do the wash right in the IBC GB at the IBC Group) And keep in mind that granite dust is prized for the minerals so as the bacteria break it down it will add to the health of your veggies (and you). I see no need for anything else and it looks great
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Comment by Kimberly Irene Lewis on May 15, 2013 at 4:37am
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Hey Guys I know it;s heavier but I have a granite quarry just up the road and I can get it in what ever size gravel I want. A pickup truck cost $25. Baets spending a fortune on Media. It say in the book tha granit is OK. I can also mix in the clay pellets later when I I have replenished my $$$$$$
Kim
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Comment by Matt Miskinnis on May 14, 2013 at 10:13pm
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I, I, I don't have worms yet *sigh* - they are on the way. I feel so inadequate
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Pulling roots, I suppose it depends on how heavily you are planting, how heavily you are feeding, the size of your media and the density of your worm population.
We will often pull up the plant roots (well most of them, lots always break off to decompose) and all cut off the root stump and leave it to dry out for a day or two on top of the media (lets worms escape) then later shake off the gravel and put the roots in the worm bin.
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Is it really necessary to pull the roots? If you leave them to decay, won't the worms eat them? I'll admit I pull my roots in the AP system, but I leave the roots in my soil garden.
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When I pull my plants the lava rock comes out with the roots. give a shake and they fall out - like I said lava rock is light so it pulls up easy.
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