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Seed germination problems
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx May 26, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Lately, I've been getting poor germination of seeds. I seed into net pots on a tray with a 2/3 coir and 1/3 vermiculite mix and water daily from my aquaponics fish tank. The seedling tray are under…Continue
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- How did you find us?
- a friend
- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- raft
- How old is your system?
- Less than 6 months
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Other
- How big is your fish tank?
- 40 gallons
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- I'm looking at starting a commercial aquaponics systems in Santa Barbara and looking for partners, customers, and advice.
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Seeking Gammarus....
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 1:54pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
After taking the commercial training at Friendly Aquaponics, I am sold on the idea of organisms which consume settled solids and help with nutrient cycling and reduce filter maintenance. In Friendly's case, Gammarus do the trick and since I'm planning a Friendly-style system with minimal gravel beds, I am searching for Gammarus. Unfortunately, I am in a section of California where Gammarus are not found, so I'm hoping someone out there may have some they can ship or know where they can be…
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Looking to connect with Aquapons in my area
Hey Randy, gammarus AWESOME but getting live things out of Hawaii is not very easy... do you have some detrivore local to the area? maybe an extension agent at your closest university could help you identify something that would thrive in your temperatures in your aquaponics system, that is already in the environment. Best of luck!
Randy
I'm back from a family holiday on the east coast and would very much like to connect with you sometime soon to see your system and discuss development of a larger system.
Feel free to connect with me via my outside email michael@harbingersthebook.com.
Michael
Hey Randy. Thanks for reaching out. Definitely interested to see your system. I've begun to secure the various components of a 'back patio' system, inspired by the Aquaponics4You web site.
I'm actually in Carpinteria. Let's connect this next week, if possible.
My phone is (805) 453 6912 and email is michael@harbingersthebook.com
Welcome Randy,
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