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Started Sep 14, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes

HI everyone! Did not know where to post this. I subscribe to this podcast and the moderator is Jack Spirko. Today he talked about Aquaponics.…Continue

I have run my small system all summer outdoors and certainly have enjoyed it. I want to be able to keep it going through the winter, but live in the northern NC mountains and Certainly will need to…Continue

Pump advice

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Fisk Sep 22, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes

I need help! 6 weeks into the project and I have ruined 2 pumps already. First was a small 400 gph aquarium pump that aspirated a hygroton ball and died. Last night I found my 1/6 hp sump pump…Continue

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Evaporation and Predation

Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx May 7, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Questions for those with outdoor systems. I find I am adding water at least twice weekly. Is this normal? Can this be avoided with a greenhouse?My smallmouth bass came up missing! No…Continue

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How did you find us?: Google

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: beginner

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): We raise chickens, pastured pork, bees and trout for local sales. Aquaponics looked like a fun addition to our farm's diversity.

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I am a rural family physician in Appalachia. We have 4 children, but only the youngest son enjoys farming.

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At 7:19pm on April 6, 2011, Steve Stark said…: Hi Greg,

I just saw you on the map and wanted to say hello to a fellow North Carolinian! Great idea to use lava rock and hydroton, wish I had thought of that. I look forward to seeing more pictures from you as the season progresses.

Steve

At 6:45am on April 11, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Hey Greg, thanks for the heads up! I'm posting the second Bug Battle video early next week so I'll be sure to include the Ning address as well. Thanks for watching the videos and good luck with your systems. Post photos, please, when you have something set up. We all love to see how others have set up their systems

At 5:57am on April 11, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Good morning, Greg,

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 by checking out the forums, blogs and groups. If you are interested in a forum or blog topic, but don’t want to join in right away, just check the “follow” box to be notified whenever there is activity on that subject.

We have just one rule: keep it cordial (no flaming!).

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

Sylvia