Good Morning Chris,

 

I have some pretty basic questions about a system that I am trying to start in MN and I was wondering if you had a little time to discuss.  Sylvia told me that we would be a good fit.  One more question, do you know Peter Amelotte?  He lives in the same city as you and he is my father in law.  Small world I know.  Thanks again!

 

Jay Wolf

No clogging at all yet- the worms seem quite happy and always see lots of babies when I dig into the bed. I'm using black cinder for media. Never found ant wasabi plants- the one source on the mainland that said they would have some available in the spring, never produced. I haven't really looked since then.

Hi Chris- Just wanted to say congratulations on that big tilapia in your new profile pic, and on expanding your operation with a new website and all! Well done!

Hi Chris, i am reallt impressed with your set up, it looks very good.

I have one question for you, what is the material you use for the grow beds, for support and water containment.

Seon

Hi Chris, thanks for the quick response.

OK, that's what I was picturing....that you were cutting the ply at different heights/angles to match the ground level.

I have to agree, deeper water is more temp stable. Here in central FL, we are (semi)tropical, but this past winter we had a few weeks of freezing temps.

Thank you for the information Chris....have a great day.
David Hart

Hi Chris, Thank you very much for the pointers.
Now that I looked closer at the pictures....I can see the 2x4's at the top and the ply behind.
2 questions if I may....how deep/tall are they ? The ply looks to be between 8 to 12 inches (?)
Also, what is "Sickens" ? Is that a brand name of water proofing for wood ?
Again, thanks so much for the info.
David Hart

Hi Chris. I was checking out your pictures.....very nice set up ! What really caught my eye was the picture where you were setting up new DWC grow beds. The picture shows 2 of 4 beds set up and ready.
Looks like you laid ground cover cloth down and built on top of it. Did you use "PT" 2 X12 's and drive rebar in to hold up the sides ?
This may sound like a silly question.....do you have termites in HI ? The reason I ask, I'd love to copy your design....but here in FL, we have 'lots' of termites. I was considering raised DWC beds, but it would be a lot more work and cost.
Thanks for the great idea(s) Chris. Take care.
David Hart

Ha! Sure enough, that was me. Small world, Big Island. Interesting idea on growing Wasabi- I googled it and it looks quite fascinating. Worth a shot, for sure- I'll try to get my hands on some.

Aloha Chris! Finally another member from the Big Island! Your system is amazing- and Kona has the perfect climate for aquaponics. Here in Volcano rainforest we tend to be somewhat 'insolation deficient', but I'm trying not to let that stop me. Give me a shout if you ever find yourself headed for Volcano and we can talk story...