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A group dedicated to raft growers. A place to share tips, tricks, and general info.

Website: http://coastviewaquaponics.com
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Latest Activity: Dec 8, 2022

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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

Stll in business- Coastview Aquaponics

Started by Michael Gough. Last reply by Michael Gough Aug 20, 2014. 3 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

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Comment by Eric Warwick on July 27, 2012 at 12:33pm: 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.

Comment by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. on July 27, 2012 at 7:43am: RE:Grains. I'm growing corn just to see what will happen.

Comment by Eric Warwick on July 26, 2012 at 7:48pm: *Meiguoren. Details, details.

Comment by Ned Berndt on July 26, 2012 at 7:52am: I just purchased 2" Blue scoreboard from Marjam for 36.12 per sheet. Already scored for easy breaking into 16 or 24" rafts

Comment by john tramell on July 25, 2012 at 11:45pm: dave you can look at growing fodder on the web and get an idea of what might work

Comment by Eric Warwick on July 25, 2012 at 9:28pm: 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.

Comment by Dave Lindstedt on July 25, 2012 at 8:43pm: 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.

Comment by Dave Lindstedt on July 25, 2012 at 8:39pm: 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.

Comment by Jordan Erickson on June 4, 2012 at 9:39am: Hey Everyone,

I am searching for a Business Plan outline that I can follow to create my own business plan for an Aquaponics Farm. Does anyone have a business plant outline that they would be willing to share, or know where I can find a good outline? I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks,

Jordan