California Aquaponics

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Had the great pleasure of meeting a fellow CA Aquapon, Andy from Santa Barbara. Got me to thinking we shouldn't be left out. There is a Florida and Colorado group so there has to be one from CA. Besides we can share links, ideas and suppliers
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  • shipping cointainer farms

    what is everyone's opinion o shipping container farms

    By xander j canzoni

    May 1, 2019

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  • Oakland Aquaponics

    Hey everybody. I wanted to start a thread about Aquaponics in Oakland, CA specifically.If there are folks that are willing to trade fish, or seeds, or used equipment that would be great.Anyone interested in rotating aquaponics work parties? I'd also love to map out a tour of sorts-- if there are…

    By aquaHI

    Aug 14, 2013

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  • WANTED: your input on proposed regulation of aquaponics in California

    As you know, aquaponics has all sorts of potential to benefit society and our environment.  At the same time, the practice of aquaponics has the potential to contribute to the risk of fish disease and proliferation of invasive species that may threaten commercial aquaculture and natural resources.…

    By Paul Trudeau

    Nov 7, 2014

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  • Selling My System

    Complete Aquaponics system   300 Gallon IBC fish tank with Tilapia fish, breeding adults and hundreds of small fish for next seasons harvest. 2, 4 by 8 gravel beds with gravel for growing veggies, and 2, 3 by 6 floating raft beds with 30, 3" cups each for lettuce and other quick light crops and…

    By Janet Little

    Aug 15, 2015

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  • California Homemade Food Act, AB 1616, SIGNED by the Governor!

    As part of a growing movement to localize food systems and stimulate small-scale food production, SELC proposed that the State of California allow for the sale of certain homemade food products, namely: baked goods (but with no cream or meat fillings), jams and jellies, granola and other dry…

    By Craig Mullins

    Sep 24, 2012

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  • E-mail from DFG regarding Tilapia in NORCAL.

    Here is an E-mail I received from the DFG:Hi Chi:Currently we will not approve any tilapia for aquaponics in Northern California.  The only approved sources of tilapia in Southern California have all now hybridized and one can not distinguish between the 2-3 approved species in Southern…

    By Chi Ma

    Oct 26, 2011

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  • Afordable AP class on Sunday (Oakland)

    I just found this while looking up something on Friendly Aquaponics and thought some of you might want to come down/up for it-  http://www.friendlyaquaponics.com/benefits/They are charging a pre-paid "donation" of $40-$100 so…

    By Jessica Johnson

    May 21, 2013

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  • slow plant growth rate

    Hello all! Can anyone tell me why I would be having a slow growth rate with my plants in my system? The first setup I have is lettuce/ basil growing in a raft setup in a 40 gallon tank with a 4" bluegill. The plants get direct indoor light from 2 t5 bulbs about 2' away from plants for 12-14 hours a…

    By Kevin R.

    Oct 18, 2012

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  • Old Iron Bath Tub available

    Hello dear CA Aquaneers!Anyone in the SF Bay Area (or wherever you want to drive from...) interested in old iron bathtub for their system? It's been outside at the folk's place in the North Bay for many, many years - definitely not new, with stains on the inside from leaves and water piling up over…

    By Amy Allis

    Mar 22, 2013

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  • Santa Cruz area AP tour, August 18th and 25th

    Hello folks. I know it's kind of last minute, but I'm organizing a Santa Cruz area tour of AP gardens for August 18th, and possibly the 25th if demand calls for it. If you have an AP garden that you would like to share, or if you would like to join the tour, please contact me at…

    By Jon Parr

    Aug 10, 2012

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