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Blood meal experiment results

Started this discussion. Last reply by Omari Jaffe Jun 13, 2013. 7 Replies 0 Likes

I had been talking to TC Lynx about my plants still looking pale and growing slowly even after using Maxicrop. I had ordered some iron chelate but it hadn't arrived yet. Someone suggested using…Continue

Tilapia not hungry?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carey Ma Mar 8, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Sunday, I added 10 tilapia to a 240 gallon IBC tank. Their size ranges from 7 to 10 inches. I held off feeding till Tuesday and gave them 5 leaves of Romaine to start which they ate pretty quick…Continue

Green algae turned to brown

Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Jan 24, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I had a problem with green algae so I installed a new air pump... lots and lots of air.However, now it seems the green algae has turned brown. Is this a different type of algae or just dead green…Continue

Nitrite readings

Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Jan 25, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes

I'm having some trouble interpreting the nitrite readings.Here's a picture of this morning's reading...Continue

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How did you find us?: Search engine (Google)

If you found us through a search engine, what search words were you using?: aquaponics

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: No

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): flood and drain media

How old is your system?: Less than 6 months

How big is your fish tank?: 250 gal

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I'm working on installing an AP system in a 14 foot Geo Dome.

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At 8:09am on December 9, 2011, Rithy Keng said…: Hey Jim,

My AP setup is actually in hibernation mode and sitting in the basement with only a few greens growing it in. Nothing edible but just to help keep the water clean for the 15 or so gold fish and danios I have in the small 20 gallon tank. It's cold here in the DC area so it's not too great for growing anything right now.

Thanks for asking.

Rithy

At 9:22pm on December 8, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Jim,

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.

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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.

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