Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T16:50:42ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStoryhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2796927028?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/group/texas/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3501rdjxzkj6t&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSystem setuptag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-01-31:4778851:Topic:4347052013-01-31T15:22:00.762ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Hi: I am get started in aquafarming and have thought about running two tanks, 1. for fish and 2. with Prawn's. Living up on the coast, I will need to setup above ground. I haven't checked with Lowe's yet to see if they carry any pumps and what this is going to cost due to being on limited income. I need as much info as I can get for this area and not from over sea system's.…</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Hi: I am get started in aquafarming and have thought about running two tanks, 1. for fish and 2. with Prawn's. Living up on the coast, I will need to setup above ground. I haven't checked with Lowe's yet to see if they carry any pumps and what this is going to cost due to being on limited income. I need as much info as I can get for this area and not from over sea system's.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Thank you for your time</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Bill</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">wa5ghr@sbcglobal.net</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"> </span></p> Heat of grow bed mediumtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-01-27:4778851:Topic:4334812013-01-27T03:05:40.210ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
Anyone experience plant stress from the grow bed medium getting too hot in the Texas summer sun? I'm building a small system now of 45 gallon GB and 45 FT. I am debating rainbow rock versus expanded clay. I presume the clay will be cooler. Maybe I'm worrying about something niggly. Is this something I need to be concerned about?
Anyone experience plant stress from the grow bed medium getting too hot in the Texas summer sun? I'm building a small system now of 45 gallon GB and 45 FT. I am debating rainbow rock versus expanded clay. I presume the clay will be cooler. Maybe I'm worrying about something niggly. Is this something I need to be concerned about? Expanded Shaletag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-19:4778851:Topic:2952442012-02-19T16:19:32.339ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>Hello,I am outside of Austin Texas has anyone got a supplier for expanded shale yet.I could use 5 yard or more..</p>
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<p>Hello,I am outside of Austin Texas has anyone got a supplier for expanded shale yet.I could use 5 yard or more..</p>
<p></p> Sales Tax Exemptiontag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-23:4778851:Topic:2231802011-09-23T20:06:34.855ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>Rainwater Harvesting. Water reuse. These are categories that the State of Texas placed into tax-exempt status in 2001.</p>
<p><a href="http://sminstudios.com/raintaxform.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> is the form you will need to flash at your tank vendor or Tractor Supply Company or wherever you are purchasing equipment solely to direct water from rain harvest to storage.</p>
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<p>ALSO GOOD FOR eliminating tax on:</p>
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<li>"Water collection surface area not used as a roof or…</li>
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<p>Rainwater Harvesting. Water reuse. These are categories that the State of Texas placed into tax-exempt status in 2001.</p>
<p><a href="http://sminstudios.com/raintaxform.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> is the form you will need to flash at your tank vendor or Tractor Supply Company or wherever you are purchasing equipment solely to direct water from rain harvest to storage.</p>
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<p>ALSO GOOD FOR eliminating tax on:</p>
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<li>"Water collection surface area not used as a roof or storage (shed) area" - I think of corrugated plastic and TCLynx's RainSaucers here;</li>
<li>"Water recycling and reuse - chemicals, tanks and cisterns, and water recycling systems for washing machines." - hey, this lets in all the Laundry-To-Landscape pipe, diverter valves, vacuum breakers... I'd say "Chemicals" could let in the special sodium-free detergent but I Am Not An Attorney;</li>
<li>"Reduction or elimination of water use - water dams for toilets, timers attached to sprinkler systems..."</li>
<li>"Desalination of surface water or groundwater - cleaning and pickling valves, filters, membranes..."</li>
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<p>NOT INCLUDED would be "items that do not meet the 'sole-purpose' test, such as water-efficient appliances, pumps for fountains... tools used for landscaping or lawn care..."</p>
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<p>But yeah. Tanks for rainwater can run into the hundreds of dollars, this'll save you the sales tax on such a purchase.</p>
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<p>My <a href="http://sminstudios.com/Taxfree.html" target="_blank">Squeeze Page</a> gives this form for free as an incentive for signing up on my Water mailing list. Yeah, that's my famous Saturn in the picture!<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></a> With the Rubbermaid stock tank that's now my growbed biofilter!</p> My Texas Systemtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-25:4778851:Topic:1949272011-08-25T17:06:49.258ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>The idea is to post the overall description of your system: fishtank and GB size, pump timing and drain method, type of fish, how long it's been running, and the overall purpose you have in mind (and anything else interesting about it!). A couple of pictures would be nice.</p>
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<p>I'll Start!</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Houston Suburban Backyard setting.</span></p>
<p>In-ground "Ornamental" waterfall pond serves as both fish living quarters and the sump, averages 600…</p>
<p>The idea is to post the overall description of your system: fishtank and GB size, pump timing and drain method, type of fish, how long it's been running, and the overall purpose you have in mind (and anything else interesting about it!). A couple of pictures would be nice.</p>
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<p>I'll Start!</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Houston Suburban Backyard setting.</span></p>
<p>In-ground "Ornamental" waterfall pond serves as both fish living quarters and the sump, averages 600 gallons. One (1200 gph) pump to lift and it's gravity the rest of the way, along a fence to my 300-Gallon Rubbermaid. Simple bottom drain so it's timed (15 off per hour) or continuous flow, depending on my mood and the fishes' and the water condition.</p>
<p>This has been putting water thru expanded shale for ~ a year and a half, has supported two dozen 1-2 pound Channel Catfish and two dozen Comet Goldfish aspiring to be Koi. 5 months ago I added 4 dozen cat fingerlings.</p>
<p>This has grown leaves and vines like crazy. Okra and Eggplant have fruited enough to harvest. Tomatoes, Chiles, Corn and Squashes grow and flower, but are under-performing in fruiting category; I suspect high pH from my concrete sump lining. If I fix the fruiting, I'll be hauling bushels to the Farmer's Market every week...</p>
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<p>I had a die-off of the largest Comets, and the smallest Catfish, from last Thursday thru Sunday. The Ammonia, Nitrites and Nitrates did not spike nor did the pH drop, so I suspect I had some toad/tadpole toxins. Added an aeration pump and turned on continuous flow and the fish are breathing easier and have an appetite!</p>
<p><em>R.I.P. Rizzo, Orson and Braniff the goldfishes.</em></p>
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<p>I plan to quadruple the filter/grow media, add sequencing, and drain them all thru a "hub" tank with a FLOUT.</p>
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<p> </p> Shade Cloths to beat the summer heattag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-05:4778851:Topic:1716012011-08-05T19:31:35.993ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>I've almost got my system up and running, have the water cycling and I'm about to add the bacteria starter.I'd like to get a few plants going but the heat in Austin is unbelievable, high of 107 today.</p>
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<p>I'm planning on starting off with some basil, chard, early fall/late summer cucumbers and some beets.</p>
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<p>I was curious if anyone uses a shade cloth for the summer heat and what % of sun blockage works best for you.</p>
<p>I've almost got my system up and running, have the water cycling and I'm about to add the bacteria starter.I'd like to get a few plants going but the heat in Austin is unbelievable, high of 107 today.</p>
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<p>I'm planning on starting off with some basil, chard, early fall/late summer cucumbers and some beets.</p>
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<p>I was curious if anyone uses a shade cloth for the summer heat and what % of sun blockage works best for you.</p> Expanded Shale/Growing Mediatag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-29:4778851:Topic:1658172011-07-29T15:20:22.719ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>I wanted to give expanded shale a try for my growing medium. I know TXI has a plant in/near the DWF area so I figure there have to be some places in and around the area that carry shale.<br></br><br></br>Anyone have any luck finding some around the Austin area? I've tried Natural Gardner, they usually have it in bulk but have been out of it for some time and have no ETA for their next shipment.<br></br><br></br>Just curious if anyone has has any luck finding some nearby or has any suggestions, please let me…</p>
<p>I wanted to give expanded shale a try for my growing medium. I know TXI has a plant in/near the DWF area so I figure there have to be some places in and around the area that carry shale.<br/><br/>Anyone have any luck finding some around the Austin area? I've tried Natural Gardner, they usually have it in bulk but have been out of it for some time and have no ETA for their next shipment.<br/><br/>Just curious if anyone has has any luck finding some nearby or has any suggestions, please let me know!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p> Need help cooling my watertag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-07-25:4778851:Topic:1626702011-07-25T15:19:16.638ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>I just got my system up and runnig and cycled with out fish. I am about to add my fish, but am concerned about the water temp. Late in the day yesterday the water hit 97. It's been in full sun and I am working on shading it today, but was wondering if anyone has any other idea's.</p>
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<p>I have a 250 gallon fish tank and a 50 gallon sump tank that if half underground.</p>
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<p>I just got my system up and runnig and cycled with out fish. I am about to add my fish, but am concerned about the water temp. Late in the day yesterday the water hit 97. It's been in full sun and I am working on shading it today, but was wondering if anyone has any other idea's.</p>
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<p>I have a 250 gallon fish tank and a 50 gallon sump tank that if half underground.</p>
<p> </p> New system up and runningtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-30:4778851:Topic:1214392011-05-30T22:17:17.147ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://morchatfarm.wordpress.com/">http://morchatfarm.wordpress.com/</a></p>
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<p>Take a look and let me know. If you are in the Bryan/ College Station area let me know and I would love to show you my setup.</p>
<p>Danny</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://morchatfarm.wordpress.com/">http://morchatfarm.wordpress.com/</a></p>
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<p>Take a look and let me know. If you are in the Bryan/ College Station area let me know and I would love to show you my setup.</p>
<p>Danny</p> Fish sources in Texastag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-04-28:4778851:Topic:1002182011-04-28T03:17:11.579ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>Did some research and just wanted to share with this group.</p>
<p>I have no experience ordering from these companies, but here are some possible fish sources in Texas:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.overtonfisheries.com/">http://www.overtonfisheries.com/</a><br></br><a href="http://www.lochowranch.com/">http://www.lochowranch.com/</a><br></br><a href="http://www.pondking.com/index.asp">http://www.pondking.com/index.asp…</a><br></br></p>
<p>Did some research and just wanted to share with this group.</p>
<p>I have no experience ordering from these companies, but here are some possible fish sources in Texas:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.overtonfisheries.com/">http://www.overtonfisheries.com/</a><br/><a href="http://www.lochowranch.com/">http://www.lochowranch.com/</a><br/><a href="http://www.pondking.com/index.asp">http://www.pondking.com/index.asp</a><br/><a href="http://www.flahertysfishfarm.com/index.html">http://www.flahertysfishfarm.com/index.html</a><br/><a href="http://www.danburyfishfarms.com/">http://www.danburyfishfarms.com/</a><br/><a href="http://www.aquacultureoftexas.com/">http://www.aquacultureoftexas.com/</a> for freshwater shrimp</p>
<p><br/>Also, looks like only Mozambique tilapia are legal in Texas...<br/><a href="http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=31&pt=2&ch=57&rl=113">http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=31&pt=2&ch=57&rl=113</a></p>