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Wicking Beds, a practical way to combine Aquaponics and gardening.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Smith Apr 21, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Friends,Here are three articles from the Earthan Group in Australia, on their use and design of wicking beds for a practical approach to a garden. They have several medium to large systems up and…Continue
Feeding Wicking Beds
Started this discussion. Last reply by George Sep 3, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Friends,I am going to set up a series of wicking beds fed a constant flow of water from my fish pond.Will the plants pull nutrients from the water wicking up from the reservoirs in the beds or do…Continue
Where can i source Yellow Perch frys in the State of Washington???
Started this discussion. Last reply by Converse Jan 23, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am setting up a small Aquaponic system in a greenhouse. I want to raise Yellow Perch because of their great taste. They also will live in a cooler system than Tilapia. The problem I am having is,…Continue
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- Tilapia Oregon
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- Paul Smith
- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- combination
- How old is your system?
- 2 yrs or more
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Goldfish
- How big is your fish tank?
- 900 gallon fish pond
- Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question)
- fin
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- I am a, "retired," part time missionary to Haiti and became interested in aquaponics as a means of food production there.
I currently operate, what I call, a modified aquaponic, grow box, wicking bed system.
I use Gold fish because they are very forgiving and cold/very warm hardy. My family does not like to eat fresh fish, and I am too old to begin behavior modification.
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Hi Paul, Thank you for the friend request! You're my first friend!
I'm just getting started with aquaponics...but I know I'll love it.
Michael
Please check out: http://aquaponicscommunity.com/photo/mya-imbncs-a3
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