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If you found us through a referral or a newsletter, which was it?: friendly aquaponics

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): I am in kauai hawaii. I have had my system up and running for 5 months, 130 sq ft of raft, two wire and hdpe lined tanks approx 700 us gal's each. raising 60 tilapia in one tank ( from very small fingerlings) and 30 mature in other tank. we have been very successful raising leafy vegs.( kale, bok choi, mixed lettuce) roma tomatoes,Okra, hot peppers. system has had very low nitrates due to start up with very few fish. D/O always above 6 with constant aeration and circulation. Also have very large garden for growth correlation etc. More specific information provided if interested. still in experimental stage and learning as we progress. Tim Mann at friendly aquaponics has been very helpful, started with his plans and modified to low density. now working to develop off grid solar power to system.

At 2:28pm on September 14, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Hi Robert,

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.

A great place to start is to read the How to Use This Site link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Main page. Plus, since you found us through Friendly Aquaponics you will want to join their group. Click on “Groups” in the menu at the top of the page, find “Friendly Aquaponics Talks Story” and select “+ Join Friendly Aquaponics Talks Story”.

You can join as many groups as you like, start forum topics, share photos and videos, and a whole lot more. Please participate!

Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.

Sylvia