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Too Much fish poo in my grow beds

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Aug 1, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Now that my fish are getting larger( some are close to 10"), I am realizing that I may have too many fish in my system. I have a 275 gallon IBC tote for my fish tank draining into two 1' tall IBC…Continue

Organic trailblazer accept GE!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex Veidel Oct 24, 2013. 50 Replies 0 Likes

http://worldtruth.tv/usda-forces-whole-foods-to-accept-monsanto/I applaud Whole Foods willingness to…Continue

Low water temperature

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason A. Dec 13, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Unfortunately the colder temperatures that have recently come have left me with an excruciatingly high gas bill to heat my greenhouse hot enough to keep my tilapia nice and productive. I have had to…Continue

DWC questions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Harold Sukhbir Dec 3, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Hello, I have had my system up and running for about three months and I already want to expand! Currently I have an IBC tote for a fish tank with 15 tilapia in it. I have two flood and drain grow…Continue

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How did you find us?: other

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?: Less than 6 months

What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply): Tilapia

How big is your fish tank?: My fish tank is a 270 gallon IBC tote

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I own and operate an independent retail garden center in Hot Springs Arkansas. I have read Aquaponic Gardening by Sylvia Bernstein and I have cleared out a corner in my green house to start an aquaponics system! I have obtained three IBC totes and have cut them into two grow beds and a sump tank, and a fish tank. My first system seems to be doing great, because of pitfalls I avoid with help from this site.

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At 8:54pm on July 31, 2012, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Roger!

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 Home page. You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.

Please participate and check in with us every day! We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.

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

Sylvia