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Bart
  • London, Ontario
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GH / KH / Carbonates / Bicarbonates trying to make sense of it all.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bart Jan 29, 2014. 14 Replies

My system has been running for about 7 months now, it's about 1300 L, / 350 G total with about 60 fish a combination of tilapia and gold fish all between 3" & 6" in size. I'm using one IBC 12"…Continue

Tags: chard, bok, choy, on, spots

Measuring stuff.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bart Jan 24, 2013. 16 Replies

 How to know if I have enough potassium / magnesium / iron / salt in my system.My system seemed to be stabilized with PH running around 7 same as my top up water and amonia and nitrites at zero and…Continue

Tags: deficiencies, excess, nutrient, measuring, potassium

Feed to growbed area ratio

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair Sep 18, 2012. 6 Replies

Hi folks,I read about a ratio of 60 - 100g of feed per day per square meter of grow bed.Does this make sense or sound about right to those who have been at this for a while?I'm going to assume it…Continue

Tags: ratio, feed

Crushed clay brick as a media?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bart Aug 26, 2012. 5 Replies

Hi folks, like many people I'm having a challenge finding a media for the grow beds that meets my budget. Was wondering if anyone has tried crushed clay brick? I picked some up and it passes the fizz…Continue

Tags: Media, Brick, Clay

 

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Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
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If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
flood and drain media, raft, combination
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6 mos - 1 yr
What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
Goldfish, Tilapia
How big is your fish tank?
600 L
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Looking to expand my aquaponics system through the summer and keep it running in the basement for the winter also.

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At 9:19pm on May 31, 2013, Monika & Martin Vogel said…

Hi Bart

Thank's a lot for your reply. I guess it is a 7 hour drive from Hawkesbury to London.

I found a contact in Ottawa (Moe) and will start close to home. But we keep you in mind for the next time we drive to Toronto.

Cheers

Monika and Martin

At 7:05pm on May 28, 2013, Carey Ma said…

Thank you for such a warm welcome and glad to know you here. Just let me know if there is anything I can help with.
Cheers

At 11:28pm on February 21, 2013, Brian Lemire said…

Hey Bart,

Thanks for the timely comments! Grow media was exactly my concern. I was in a Lowes last night and noticed the lava rock. You mentioned Brentwood ... does brand matter? Were you able to get the size media you were looking for or did you have to break them down to use in your system?

I've looked at some online hydroponic stores and Hydroton is expensive in Ontario. Cost would be a huge factor in a commercial system.

I noticed on the Canadian Hydroponic group that there was a guy up your way (London area) looking to import some expanded shale last fall. Do you know who this is?

Thanks again,

Brian

At 8:13pm on February 19, 2013, Brian Lemire said…

Hello Bart,

Thanks for the greetings! Us Ontarians seem few and far between. I'm just starting out, so may be asking advice on where to obtain supplies. This seems to be one of the challenges in this area.

It sounds like there at least a couple people looking into aquaponics up your way. I'm looking for someone down in the Niagara area. Please let me know if you hear of anyone.

Cheers,

Brian

At 8:51am on July 3, 2012, Sylvia Bernstein said…

 

Welcome Bartman!

 

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. 

 

A great place to start is to read the “How to Use This Site” link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Home page.  You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.

 

Please add a profile image, participate and check in with us every day!  We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.

 

Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.

 

Sylvia 

 
 
 

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