hii gina thanks ^_^

Thank for the welcome. It was very nice to talk to Sylvia and I hope I can live up to her expectations for this position. Look forward to getting to know you as well. Your energy and enthusiasm for AP definitely is a driving force. 

So what changes have you made in the operation of the farm since I saw you in May?

Hi Gina,
I need to change my email address for this newsletter.
Where on the site can I do that.
Thanks

Carol

Namaste Gina,

You are welcome :-)

I am sure that all who visited Green Acres also really enjoyed themselves and witnessed another version of a fantastic commercial Aquaponic setup.

God bless

Well its had water and fish in it since April. But I had high pH (8.5), tried to lower for about 6 weeks trying all the tricks, then last resort was peat moss. Which worked great, until the pH tanked to 3.9 over 10 days. I spent the next 2-3 months dealing with false starts, actual starts, then system collapse. Log story short, I learned that it was an unsolvable problem (factoring in time/ money). So I completely drained the system, (neat trick with live fish!), and started over. Within days the problems were relics of history. Now have high levels of nitrates, but also a nitrite spike. I'm planing to write a detailed report. I learned a lot from this, none of which was in any class or manual. Oh and thanks to you, I did not have any issues with paint! :)

I think I set the record for the most tumultuous start up possible. But over the hump now and enjoying the food. Its must be still an immature system, because it has not been as robust as I expected.

No thank you,

Hopefully I can pick up some pointers when I expand next year, and maybe if its even possible give you some. You have a great setup and seem to have a great facility and plan.

PS. kudos on the kool-aid article.

the mad german

Hi Gina,

Thanks for your welcome to the group. To be honest, my boyfriend is the one who is most interested in seriously pursuing aquaponics . We were perusing your interesting site on my computer and I decided to join:) I do have an interest in the topic however. My ex husband had started a tank in our basement so am remotely familiar with the concept. Fascinating!

Thanks so much for your kind words. I doubt I would think and act the way I do if I wasn't a Treky. Star Trek gave me hope that one day mankind can live in peace, with knowledge instead of money being the driving force behind society (upside-down economics).

I also have to thank Monsanto for stealing my inheritance (family farm), waking me up to the evils of big Ag.

Thanks Gina for your warm welcome.  I look forward to learning and sharing in the future. The following is a site I have frequented and day-dreamed about for a while; it includes aquaponics but is on a commercial scale. All three videos are in one place on this Australian site, which is very handy: http://loveforlife.com.au/content/10/11/23/videos-1-million-pounds-food-3-acres-10000-fish-500-yards-compost-grow-all-year-usi

Carol

Thank you Gina for the warm welcome to this group.  I hope to see you soon at the training in September if it is not already filled.  Nannette