A Community and Forum For Aquaponic Gardeners

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September 2014

Metal stock tank? I have read somewhere (and don't remember where) that it isn't good to keep fish in a metal container. Is this true in whole or in part? (certain kinds of metal) and does the same go for grow beds in… Discussion Metal stock tank? 1 Like Commercial systems Are you interested in growing commercially? Do you already grow commercially? This is the place for exchanging ideas and experiences, and making new contacts in commercial aquaponic agriculture Y… Discussion Commercial systems 4 Likes Test Raft System

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July 2014

Polystyrene floats in DWC I love Aquaponics but have yet to start my own set up. I'm still trying to fill in my knowledge gaps. I am concerned about Styrene leaching into food from Polystyrene floats used in DWC, Anyone know… Discussion Polystyrene floats in DWC 3 Likes

May 2014

Quick Connect PVC connectors All In Murrary's video he talks about quick connect PVC connectors so that thing like the pump and other items can be removed easily for cleaning. I have not been able to find any such connection… Discussion Quick Connect PVC connectors 1 Like Vinyl Billboard/Banners as liners I used two billboard/banner vinyls to line the "raceways/raft tanks" and was wondering if anyone knew if it would be a problem (in terms of dyes leaching or poisoning the water) to use the printed… Discussion Vinyl Billboard/Banners as liners 1 Like My new garden.

photo My new garden. 2 Likes What is wrong with vinyl tubing? I am new and was thinking of using a small length of vinyl tubing (because it is flexible) to connect my pump to the main PVC plumbing for my AP system. What is the deal with vinyl...is it really bad… Discussion What is wrong with vinyl tubing? 2 Likes polypropylene for "tray-ponics"-type "rafts" Glenn Martinez has described a nice small raft system where he uses 24 inch x 36 inch x 8 inch-deep plastic masonry mixing tubs (trays) (available at Home Depot) as plant troughs. Instead of floatin… Discussion polypropylene for "tray-ponics"-type "rafts" 6 Likes New DWC Raft System is in design progress ...

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It's been a while since I posted anything here, so it's about time ...

We have expanded our gardening area by adding a DWC Raft System. It is currently under construction and…

Blog New DWC Raft System is in design progress ... 1 Like medicinal plants anyluck? I have a friend in Colorado he uses medicinal "herbs" i was telling him about ap wondering if others have seen or done this in their system if so how did it work as far as nutes and all ? Discussion medicinal plants anyluck? 3 Likes Commercial Growbed Construction I am looking to construct 12 - 60 foot growbeds...2 feet wide and 14 inches deep. My intial concept was to use 24' water pipe cut in half (schedule 40), until I found out the cost....about $40 a lin… Discussion Commercial Growbed Construction 1 Like Fish-less Systems

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October 2013

Vertical Aquaponics

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June 2013

Arizona Aquaponics