California Aquaponics

I'll post some photos of the Tilapia farm Soon. Andy

Looking forward to the pictures! I was really impressed with their operation and with Oscar. I didn't realize it, but he is a friend of the lady that we bought our aquarium from. I realized that while you were hooking up your aerator. This makes me want to do it commercially even more! I would have loved to open those HUGE Biofilters up wouldn't you? Did you get pics of those monsters?

Well anyway, it was a pleasure meeting you and your more than welcome back anytime. Loved the pics of Chris's place in HI. WOW, he has it wired!

Since we are in the new CA room that is for networking, is there any chance I can get the name of that company in Chino that you bought that Blue Board from? I want to give that a whirl!
Jeff

Located in Cotati, CA (hour above San Francisco) and have a daughter in San Diego, who is also into aquaponics. Now if I can get my sister involved, in Oakhurst, nr Yosemite, we should have the state somewhat covered!

We built a "proof of concept" system a couple years ago, which surprisingly, worked well. We had to move, are now settled in, and beginning to plan our new system. Hoping to raise catfish, prawn, and redclaw (someday). Our test system just used goldfish, and those suckers got HUGE.

amy

Glad to have you join us Amy! I have a bunch of large goldfish mixed in with a few Tilapia. Let me know how your doing with the prawn!

Hello, all! I'm in SoCal in the IE and just built my proof-of-concept 2 months ago. I'm really enjoying the learning experience, and can't wait to build my "real" system (probably in about a year).

Welcome Andrea! I hear ya on building the real. Sure wish I knew then what I know now, it would have made a huge difference on how I built my original system. Waiting for it to cool down so I can do the re-design! Think I am even going to see about buying some of Nate's towers or make my own version since funds are a little short.

Hi.. I'm in SoCal - LA region, and at the research stage of aquaponics. Currently don't have much room for a system, but would like to start with an aquarium. So... am looking for buddies to learn with in my area. Any LA folks here? If so call me at 310-827-2510 .

Hi everyone,
I think I may be the only one in Nor-Cal.
If you know of anyone else up here doing aqua, please get in touch with me.
fishman@growitright.net.
BTW no Tilapia up here, I am looking for good sources for sunfish. Thanks a lot

Due to travel and many other problems, I must let my system go. Anyone who has a pick up truck can contact me and have my whole system for free. The system is the same as the Friendly aquaponics raft system in Hawaii. I have one 340 gal insulated fish tank with 1"-5" Tilapia that are doing well. One 8'x2'x12" deep insulated trough, blue board rafts, net pots, seed trays, seeds, testing equip, piping, air pump, water punp, and lots of reference material. Please give me a call if you are serious about having a great system for free which cost me well over $1000 to build. Thanks Andy 805-570-3954

I'll call right now!

Andrea has made the commitment to take my system. Thanks Andy

Bay area. Setting up an indoor aquarium to hold 50 fingerlings over the winter. Will migrate to outdoor aquaponics system in spring. Fingerlings due on Wednesday from Tilapia Momma.
@Growitright, what do you do in the winter? I was thinking of doing something up in the Shasta area.

We are on the coast. Our temperature rarely reaches freezing. Shasta gets very cold. You can use insulation and/or a climate controller.
Let's keep in touch.

Hey People! I'm in the San Jose Area.

I'm located in Pleasanton.

rik

I'm glad there are "local" people:)

Hi Chi.

I am in San Jose area also. Just started in the fall. Have my fish in aquariums for the winter and will be moving them outside to aquaponics in spring.

Welcome.

Hello
Im located in carlsbad. Just starting have some fish in a barrel and setting up system.
Clint

I'm down in Huntington Beach. Glad to see others in CA involved with aquaponics.

Peter, just noting your "local tour" idea in November.  On another thread there was an idea of doing a community AP.  That is, different people grow different produce and share.  Maybe we can plan a get together at least this year, but plan on a swap meet in a couple of years.  Not sure what I am going to concentrate on for growing yet.

http://www.alpinefishery.net/  I got 24 3in catfish, 6 6in bass and 12 bluegill from this guy on monday.  I cant remember his name but he was pretty cool.  He said if you want big fish or frogs go to the asian markets.  Just make sure you tell them you want them alive. 

Hey Clint, do they ship?

We are getting ready to seed our rafts soon in my organic grocery store. The goal is to turn the commercial supply chain on it's head.

Aquaponic DIY Automation Presentation

MARCH 1st

San Francisco --

Make:SF - the Bay Makers

What: Make:SF March 8 When: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 6:30 PM Where: Tech Shop SoMa 926 Howard St San Francisco , CA 94103 Hello Makers, This month we got a great meeting for you. First Eric Maundu and Rik Kretzinger will talk about the aquaponics projects they are working on. Come hear about how they have built their systems, what sensors they are using, and ho...

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Just dropping in to say Hi to everyone in the California group. I've been doing aquaponics now for 3 years or so here in the hot So. Cal. valley.
It's really great to know there are others in Cal.
Check out my little double barrel systems I've developed. They are great for backyards, patios, small families, couples, singles, children's projects, seniors etc;. :)

When I click on the map, it only shows me and just one other aquaponics member in Orange Co. I only started from last Nov. Thought there would be more people?