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Stll in business- Coastview Aquaponics
Started by Michael Gough. Last reply by John May 20, 2024. 4 Replies 1 Like
Aloha all,Just joined today. 2 years ago had taken a tour of Coastview Aquaponics operation. Going back to the big island IN 4 WEEKS to see what damage our Puna property sustained from the…Continue
A short time lapse of a "different" application of DWC
Started by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. Jul 2, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Just an FYI. Here is the link to the youtube vid: http://bit.ly/2sLEAgABelow is a still of the system.…Continue
Floating Raft above Aquarium
Started by Courtney. Last reply by kimlee kingston Jan 4, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! I had some issues with setting up a grow bed's plumbing and it got me to thinking, in the interim, can I just set up a raft directly onto the fish tank? If it were any other kind of…Continue
polypropylene for "tray-ponics"-type "rafts"
Started by Paul Trudeau. Last reply by Joni Solis Nov 14, 2014. 37 Replies 6 Likes
Glenn Martinez has described a nice small raft system where he uses 24 inch x 36 inch x 8 inch-deep plastic masonry mixing tubs (trays) (available at Home Depot) as plant troughs. Instead of…Continue
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Comment by Dave Lindstedt on July 28, 2012 at 2:49pm
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Jordan: The gals at "Green Acres" in Brooksville, FL have a succesfull commercial operation. Gina, may be able to help you out with your business plan.
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I have been using coconut fiber media since I started a yea ago. Suddenly I am experiencing poor germination. I understand this is common. After some reading I have found some having good results replacing the coconut fiber with black volcanic lava cinders. I am in west centeral FL. Does anyone know a source localy or on the web for black volcanic lava cinders? Also I would like to hear comments from anyone who has switched.
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Comment by Eric Warwick on July 27, 2012 at 12:33pm
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I believe Rupert (RupertofOz) grew some corn in his media bed with success. Nice to hear you're trying it, Dr. George. I'm thinking that will be a project of mine.
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Comment by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. on July 27, 2012 at 7:43am
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RE:Grains. I'm growing corn just to see what will happen.
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*Meiguoren. Details, details.
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Comment by Ned Berndt on July 26, 2012 at 7:52am
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I just purchased 2" Blue scoreboard from Marjam for 36.12 per sheet. Already scored for easy breaking into 16 or 24" rafts
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Comment by john tramell on July 25, 2012 at 11:45pm
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dave you can look at growing fodder on the web and get an idea of what might work
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Cereals, or grains, whatever you Meguren call it
, don't tend to work well in hydroponics, but rice is the exceptional exception. Pseudo-grains, like Quinoa, have been known to do wonderfully in hydroponics (I don't feel like digging up the Gen Hydro blog post right now). So, try things like that. Also, in media based systems, corn has been known to do well.
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Oh, and in reading the posts, seems like I made a major typo back in April on the price of DOW blue board. Price I paid was $42.28 not $2.28.
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Hi gang: It has been a while. I have been busy expanding my operation. I have a question for all.....Has anyone tried their hand at growing grains?? My guess is rice might work well. How practical, is a whole different subject.
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