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PVC glue? What did I do!!?

Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Mar 1, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I just got the fish side of my system plugged in yesterday. 700 gallon. Pumps to an overhead standpipe and then branches into the various tanks. Everything overflows back to sump. Filled with tap…Continue

Improving water quality in breeder tank

Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Feb 15, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes

My tilapia have had 3 sets of eggs with no sucess in hatching. I was looking into trying to improve the water quality. Currently there is 10 fish in a 60gal tank, with a 18gal biofilter. Water is…Continue

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How did you find us?: referral from another website

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?: 60 gallon

Please tell us something else about yourself.: Just getting started in a famliy sized setup. I bought my fish from Florida, and think they are Blue Tilapia. Mabey not true though, I cant find any pictures that look like mine. Alot of learning to do.

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At 8:13pm on January 1, 2012, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Scrapiron,

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...nice profile image!

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