It's awesome you get to go to Wisconsin (must have found some suprise in the cookie jar, ey?. Hve a great time and any chance there will be a tour of the GH once all is well?
Paul, thanks for the welcome - a true ambassador for the area. I see previous comments regarding a local tour. I began my aquaponics experimentation earlier this year in North Carolina, but had to abandon the small set-up once I moved to CA. I still have the hardware (pump, timer, bulkhead fittings) and a little experience :) I would like to meet with others in the area. Is there a meeting or something like that in the area?
Thanks for the welcome. I am looking forward to this forum and group. I am actually excited in building one for my family. I really like the concept. I am hoping to build one in a few months. Rattana
Hey Paul, thanks for the welcome, and advice. Looking to get together with other local, like minded individuals,and bounce ideas around, compare, and maybe tour some other systems. I've been up and running for about 6 months now. Cycled on feeder goldfish, which are all huge now. Pure strain Blue Tilapia fingerlings went into the main tank about a month ago, and have already quadrupled in size. Pretty heavily planted right now (I'm impatient), but, as a result, my nitrates are non existant. I need more fish poop, or bigger fish, lol. Just added 15 small koi to one of my sumps trying to bump my numbers. I know as things get more established, and fish grow out, I will get that explosion of growth and production that I'm looking for. Just set up a seperate breeding tank for the Tilapia, because I refuse to purchase fingerlings ever again.
Paul, thanks for letting me know about this tour. I am just back from a trip to Hawaii where I checked out three " commercial " aquaponics farms--only one is actually currently selling produce. Unfortunately, though, i have plans for that day. please keep me in mind for future tours, and/or to discuss what I have learned from in-depth discussions with the owners.
Thanks Paul. Right now things are day to day living but the outlook is still good. I am super interested the Tilapia debate in Northern California, and what that will mean for the Aquaponic Community. Thanks so much for your work and your posts.
thanks for the coment sending me to your group but i have been reading it for the last week or so before i signed up for the forum! i found your group before i found the forum website! i searched sacramento aquaponics looking for some thing similar to growing power or green acres aquaponics but sacramento does not have any thing like that. but one day i hope!
Hi Paul, thank you. I will definately look at the Sacramento AP forum. Good to know there are people doing this locally. I am very, very new to this, I just finished building my system last week. Currently looking for fish locally, thats turning out to be the hard part. Any suggestions?
Thanks Paul. It's nice to know we have so many people interested in aquaponics in our area. I have two systems going. One at the school that I teach at (inside) and one in the backyard. Both systems are fairly recent and have fully cycled, but the plants are struggling. I think I have too many young plants and not enough large fish. As the systems mature I believe things will start to take off. Has that been your experience?
John
Hi Paul, thanks for the welcome! My system is in the very early stages of construction, I didn't see a "pending" option when filling out my profile. So far I have the main tanks I'll be using, and the foundation to our greenhouse square and level. I'm picking up about 7-10 HDPE barrels this coming weekend for my grow beds. Looking forward to connecting and sharing ideas with you and the rest of the local aquaponic community!
At 5:35pm on February 10, 2012, Jens Nielsen said…
Paul,
Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to connecting with some locals aquapons.
i was sactown raised and so still have a few ties there. i make it down the hill every now and again, would be great to see whats happening down in the valley.
Yes, I am interested in finding out what folks in Sacramento are doing re: aquaponics. Please keep me posted about tour and your organization. I'm gathering people in Nevada City area who are getting started or curious.
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Thanks for your welcome, Paul. I appreciate your invite to the group and have signed up. Looking forward to learning more . . .
Hi Paul. Thanks for the warm welcome to your Sacramento group (guess I should check my own page more often :)
Thank you Paul,
Looking forward to learning more & contributing where I can. I have (4) IBC's coming next weekend, so I've got a lot of work coming.. Can't wait!
It's awesome you get to go to Wisconsin (must have found some suprise in the cookie jar, ey?. Hve a great time and any chance there will be a tour of the GH once all is well?
Until then have a super time
Paul, thanks for the welcome - a true ambassador for the area. I see previous comments regarding a local tour. I began my aquaponics experimentation earlier this year in North Carolina, but had to abandon the small set-up once I moved to CA. I still have the hardware (pump, timer, bulkhead fittings) and a little experience :) I would like to meet with others in the area. Is there a meeting or something like that in the area?
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the welcome. I am looking forward to this forum and group. I am actually excited in building one for my family. I really like the concept. I am hoping to build one in a few months. Rattana
Thanks Paul for the welcome. I look forward to meeting you and the Sacramento Group. Garland
Should I contact Sol Culture by phone to rsvp for July 3rd? Tried facebook did not seem to go over well :/
Paul, thanks for letting me know about this tour. I am just back from a trip to Hawaii where I checked out three " commercial " aquaponics farms--only one is actually currently selling produce. Unfortunately, though, i have plans for that day. please keep me in mind for future tours, and/or to discuss what I have learned from in-depth discussions with the owners.
I was at the Green Acre's class 1 month ago & am excited to check out more systems locally.
Hope I can make it.
Bridget
Thanks Paul. Right now things are day to day living but the outlook is still good. I am super interested the Tilapia debate in Northern California, and what that will mean for the Aquaponic Community. Thanks so much for your work and your posts.
thanks for the coment sending me to your group but i have been reading it for the last week or so before i signed up for the forum! i found your group before i found the forum website! i searched sacramento aquaponics looking for some thing similar to growing power or green acres aquaponics but sacramento does not have any thing like that. but one day i hope!
Thank you paul.. Appreciate it.. I would love to check out the local tour... I will update you guys on our project soon
Hi Paul, thank you. I will definately look at the Sacramento AP forum. Good to know there are people doing this locally. I am very, very new to this, I just finished building my system last week. Currently looking for fish locally, thats turning out to be the hard part. Any suggestions?
John
Hi Paul, thanks for the welcome! My system is in the very early stages of construction, I didn't see a "pending" option when filling out my profile. So far I have the main tanks I'll be using, and the foundation to our greenhouse square and level. I'm picking up about 7-10 HDPE barrels this coming weekend for my grow beds. Looking forward to connecting and sharing ideas with you and the rest of the local aquaponic community!
Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to connecting with some locals aquapons.
paul,
i was sactown raised and so still have a few ties there. i make it down the hill every now and again, would be great to see whats happening down in the valley.
Hi Paul,
Yes, I am interested in finding out what folks in Sacramento are doing re: aquaponics. Please keep me posted about tour and your organization. I'm gathering people in Nevada City area who are getting started or curious.
Dee
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