John Meehan

Male

Roseville, CA

United States

Profile Information:

How did you find us?
Search engine (Google)
If you found us through a search engine, what search words were you using?
Aquaponics Sacramento
Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
Yes
If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
flood and drain media
How old is your system?
Less than 6 months
What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
Tilapia
How big is your fish tank?
100 gallons
Please tell us something else about yourself.
6th grade teacher with indoor system at school and an outdoor system at home.

Comment Wall:

  • Sylvia Bernstein

    Welcome John!

     

    Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community!  I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics.  There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking questions.  Everyone is quite happy to help out new members--no question is too basic. 

     

    A great place to start is to read the “How to Use This Site” link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Home page.  You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.

     

    Please add a profile image, participate and check in with us every day!  We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.

     

    Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.

     

    Sylvia 

    Apr 22, 2012

  • Paul Trudeau

    Hi John,

    Welcome to this forum.  Hope you'll check out the Sacramento Aquaponics group here.  There are a bunch of us in the greater Sac area now.  Tour planned June 10--see messages about that in the Sac group, and other interesting stuff there too.  Question:  what do you do with your school system during breaks, particularly the long summer one?

     

    Paul

    downtown Sac

    joezbro@gmail.com

    Apr 23, 2012

  • Paul Trudeau

    Hi John,

    Looks like we're both early risers (or have insomnia), eh?

    Yes, I've found the system's performance improves with time (partly from the system, partly because I learn more).  Your issue could also be something with the water--have you tested pH etc?  If pH is too high, for example, plants' uptake of certain nutrients is compromised.  And even with pH around 7, you may not have a source of iron in the system, leading to chlorosis (evidenced by yellowing between the veins of the leaves).  It's common to add chelated iron for that...

     

    Paul

    joezbro@gmail.com

    (PS:  Let me suggest you add me as a Friend for further discussion, or better yet just email me.  Either is a little more convenient.)

    Apr 24, 2012