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mosquito fish
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sue McL Sep 28, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
We didn't used to have mosquitos in AZ, but now we do. I can't stand that it's keeping us in the house. I'm wondering if the skeeters are drawn to our AP system and I tend to think they are. Do…Continue
grow directly in a stream or pond-attractive aquaponics!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Liz & Dan Aug 13, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I was introduced to an idea that a local pond guy is trying to start here in AZ, that he is calling aquapondics. his idea is that you can grow right in the sides of the stream and in the pond. it…Continue
worm bins-for AP or not?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Converse Dec 2, 2013. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I went on a recent urban chicken coop/chicken tour here in AZ last week. There were several folks who had a worm bin going. Is this something that would be beneficial to do for AP or do you just…Continue
cost analysis
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim Romen Nov 30, 2013. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I've had my tote system in for a month or 2, now. Jim Troyer helped me cycle it within a day with water from his system, here in AZ. 270 gallon fish tank, 150 gallon sump and 2 garden beds. When I…Continue
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- How did you find us?
- a friend
- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- How old is your system?
- Just started
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Tilapia
- How big is your fish tank?
- 280 gallons
- Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question)
- gill
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- wanting to live as self-sustaining, organic, and GMO free as possibly-I'm mostly doing this for my kids
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Hi Kim,
I'd be happy to show you my setup. It's my first attempt and still learning... I recovering from surgery right now so it might be a week or two but I'll let you know when I'm up and feeling better.
Steve
We have a lot more water than AZ. Our temperatures are mid 20's to 115. Around June everything drys up and looks like a desert with flammable weeds. I used to live in Glendale and Tucson so I know first hand what AZ is like. Chico's hot season is similar but shorter.