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Growing root vegtables question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Vlad Jovanovic Jan 16, 2013. 27 Replies 0 Likes

Have had pretty good luck growing must things except root vegtables. Radishes are okay, but not great. Same with carrots. From growing in soil I know it takes the three main things to be balanced.…Continue

Afid problem

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stuart Polkinghorne Aug 5, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes

The last time I grew cucumbers, they were taken over by afids and dystroyed. Now I'm growing watermelon and I'm having the same problem. I have an organic afid spray. Put it says you have to hit ALL…Continue

Pond Liner

Started this discussion. Last reply by DaveG Apr 16, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I read somewhere, that if you build a system and use pnd liner to build a system, the rubber will release toxins that will not harm the fish but it will got into the pnats and make you sick. I sure…Continue

water to fish ratio

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alicia Farrell Hicks Jul 23, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes

I have about an 800 gallon system I builit with 18 grow trays. I have about 150 1- 2" gold fish. I was wondering wather the ratio should be per gallons of water in the system.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?: Yes

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

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?: 1000 gallons

Please tell us something else about yourself.: Actually, I am builing my sysetm this weekend. Plan on growing tomatoes, bell peppers, butter nut squash, lettese, maybe try some root crops like radies and red beets. Then we are going to grow wheat grass and duck weed

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At 7:16pm on November 23, 2011, David Schwinghamer said…

I want to invite you to join my new group Arizona Aquaponics

At 2:44pm on October 29, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Mike,

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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Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you. Good luck with your project this weekend!

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