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Nitrate Nightmare

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Cubit Feb 11, 2013. 10 Replies 0 Likes

System info:Question about a very small aquaponic setup I'm trying out in my apartment. 10 gal aquarium and a 2 ft. section of 4 in. PVC pipe as a small grow bed. I've got two very small goldfish…Continue

Tags: 10, gal, small, test, API

We've Sprung a Leak!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Amanda Plante Dec 20, 2012. 19 Replies 0 Likes

Hello and thanks for your help.Background:I'm working with a local high school gardening program. Last year my coworkers and I built an aquaponic system. This year we help the students…Continue

Tags: problem, repair, water, leak, tank

Thrifty Bare-Bones Home System

Started this discussion. Last reply by Amanda Plante Nov 14, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes

Hello All,For the past year I've been thrilled to work on a building and maintaining a medium-sized aquaponic system at a local high school as a part of my job. We're looking to expand to teacher…Continue

Tags: home, goldfish, gold, pipe, pump

Fish as Pest Predators?

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Aug 8, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Background:While I was on vacation, I had the chance to read Sylvia Bernstein's step-by-step guide to aquaponic gardening. The pest control section mentions feeding pests to your fish, which I…Continue

Tags: help, eat, fish, fun, insecticidal

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How old is your system?: Just started

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At 8:05am on November 29, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Amanda,

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 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