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Averan
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Best net pot for NFT?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Averan Feb 25. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I think I found it!http://www.repotme.com/orchid-pots/Orchid-Pot-Net-275.htmlThe 2" pots used in DWT are about 2" too short to…Continue
Another awesome and sustainable alternative to Hydroton! - "Growstones"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Averan Feb 17. 2 Replies 0 Likes
http://www.growstone.com/hydroponic-substrate/…Continue
Tags: growstones, glass, lava, rock, shale
Timed siphon valve - automatically alternating between constant flood and flood & drain
Started this discussion. Last reply by Averan Feb 28. 36 Replies 0 Likes
Am I crazy or is this a crazy good idea? :DI've been thinking of the many benefits to a constant-flood setup, but I also like flood & drain with a siphon. My crazy idea is to use solenoid…Continue
Catfish in raft beds?
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Jul 1, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have any good reasons why I shouldn't raise catfish in DWC raft beds?
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Dan Ponton replied to Averan's discussion Pump in DWT - raft/sump in the group Mixed Aquaponics Design"Yup, I have seem that a lot of you-tube, but I think it's with the 2" foam rafts. I think keeping the raft a little above the water line is a good idea, but I am new at this myself.
I will use one of the two ideas myself.
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Averan replied to Averan's discussion Pump in DWT - raft/sump in the group Mixed Aquaponics Design"Not yet...construction was stalled due to a few weeks of late season rain.
Good point about the structural integrity, although people pick up rafts of mature plants and carry them around all the time (by their two hands). Would be easy enough…"
Dan Ponton replied to Averan's discussion Pump in DWT - raft/sump in the group Mixed Aquaponics Design"Just read your post. Have you done this yet?
How has it worked for you?I would be concerned about the weight of the raft being on the two ends only.
I saw a post from someone that built his rafts out of either PVC pipe or air filled sacks with…"
Averan replied to Ryan D's discussion Research: Biofilters Help!!"just sayin you should consider a third test system that is a combination of the two....you may find surprising results.
A = x
B = y
A+B = xy"
Averan replied to Ryan D's discussion Research: Biofilters Help!!"maybe do a third system combining the first two systems where you tie in a media bed for bio-filter which then feeds the rafts. ;)"
Averan replied to Glenn Martinez's discussion Aqua-Shisters and Worms"I couldn't have said it better!
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Averan replied to Dino Pantelidis's discussion Commercial aquaponics.. viable or not.. and why?"+1 to Ryan and Jonathan"
Averan commented on Averan's photo
AP soil-5
"looks can be deceiving. ;) this plant is thriving, exploding with growth. this is not a DWC-grown plant with its roots hanging freely in clear water. this is a marginal aquatic plant that loves exactly this type of habitat.…"
Carey Ma commented on Averan's photo
AP soil-4
"There is a difference between soil and mud. I'm not ribbing you, just confused. Gunky, matted roots scare me. But if you are satisfied with your results....Cheers"
Profile Information
- How did you find us?
- Search engine (Google)
- If you found us through a search engine, what search words were you using?
- aquaponics community
- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- flood and drain media
- How old is your system?
- Less than 6 months
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Koi
- How big is your fish tank?
- 30gal + 35gal + 20gal
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- I'm also a filmmaker! www.greengorillamedia.com
Formerly an ecologist and greenhouse production manager, I have years of experience managing employees and plants as well the handyman skills that come with maintaining greenhouse equipment.
I love designing and building natural habitats and systems!
Currently brainstorming my next system build....a community garden? a local organic produce business selling to our local organic store? an educational project built for the town?
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:01pm on October 29, 2011,
Claudio J Tracchia said… - I can get thous 4x4 pvc post for fences at home depot and make the natch for the plants but were can I get the media that go in it. every body that sales thous towers want to much for them
- At 11:34am on October 29, 2011, Claudio J Tracchia said…
- Hi Averan: making a strawberry tower out of regular pbc with indented pockets for the plans "home made type" and fill it with sure to grow instead of hydroton , You are more familiar with this product than I, Question is: it will be more lighter and what about irrigation will have to be on a timer or can be run constantly. Your thought on this please. Thanks CJ
- At 8:09pm on October 23, 2011, Claudio J Tracchia said…
- reading your profile we shear the same pation building natural habitats
- At 12:48pm on December 5, 2010,
Sylvia Bernstein said… - Welcome Averan,
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 Main page. You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.
Please add a photo of yourself and participate!
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia
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