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Aquaponics in Japan - Feedback on design for Community Group?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Japan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本 Feb 9. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there everyone,Recently we have been working with a small community group that was seriously affected by last year's earthquake here in Japan. We have been talking about helping them to build a…Continue
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Ideas for Aquaponics Hybrid System Integration?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Japan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本 Jan 11. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there,I was wondering if anyone has experimented with hybrid aquaponics systems - specifically I am interested in the experience of anyone that has considered a system with:• The fish tank at the…Continue
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Japan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本 joined Chris Smith's group
Wicking bed growers
This group is dedicated to those who are interested and growing in wicking beds. Wicking beds in conjunction with aquaponics can enable us to grow just about every crop that cannot be grown in standard aquaponics. Lets discuss deign, operation and whatever aspect of wicking bed growing you can think of.See More
Japan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本 replied to nickt444's discussion Lava Rock"lol... we use lava rock in Japan as well as it is the only thing we have that comes close to being cost-effective. You do need to check where it has come from though and make sure that it is a reputable dealer and a consumer-grade…"
Japan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本 posted a blog postAquaponics for Schools in Japan - Yokohama International School
Last Friday, Japan Aquaponics installed their first school system in Yokohama International School - much to the delight of the Year 4 kids who helped us to put it all together and set everything up! YIS already has a small system running in their cafeteria courtesy of another one of our first client... their chef... and because of that, about a month ago we visited the school and gave a series of classes to about 100 of the children and staff. …See More
Japan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本 replied to Shean Smith's discussion Cucumbers Ain’t Doing Well"Hi Shean,
Based on what you have said, I would have to go with nutrient deficiency in your system. It is just too young to be supporting cucumbers very well - as Rob said, cucumbers are heavy feeders. You may want to consider removing…"
Japan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本 replied to Shean Smith's discussion Cucumbers Ain’t Doing Well"Hey Shean,
Sorry to hear about the cucumbers. There could be several reasons for this happening I think... I am no expert on cucumbers though so hopefully someone else will also chime in. Is your system relatively new by any chance?…"
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Hi there everyone,
My name is Aragon and I first started doing aquaponics in the UK about 9 years ago, and am now looking to really promote this in Japan (where I now live).
As far as I am aware there are a few people talking about aquaponics in Japan, but so far I have only met one person who has a system up and running (and a fantastic system at that!).
After the recent earthquake and Tsunami though, myself and a few others have gotten together to try and promote aquaponics to those devastated communities and to introduce them to this fantastic system.
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Aquaponics for Schools in Japan - Yokohama International School
Posted on April 29, 2012 at 5:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Last Friday, Japan Aquaponics installed their first school system in Yokohama International School - much to the delight of the Year 4 kids who helped us to put it all together and set everything up! YIS already has a small system running in their cafeteria courtesy of another one of our first client... their chef... and because of that, about a month ago we visited the school and gave a series of classes to about 100 of the children and staff. …
Continue Agriculture Consumes 92% of Freshwater Used Globally (Aquaponics doesn't!)
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 4:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I saw this article this morning and thought it may be interesting for other members. It seems to underpin the need for alternative agricultural methods such as aquaponics, as well as the need to educate consumers into moving towards a fish-based diet rather than a meat based one:
Aragon from Japan Aquaponics
Agriculture Consumes 92% of Freshwater Used Globally -…
Continue Salmon Sperm in the DVD Player?
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 8:37pm 9 Comments 2 Likes
I spotted this today and could not resist posting... now we have yet another reason to try salmon in aquaponics!
Salmon Sperm Is Your Next Generation Optical Storage Device…
How Designing Smarter Farmers' Markets Will Help Our Cities Survive
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 4:10am 3 Comments 1 Like
I thought that this might be of interest to commercial aquaponics growers in particular... but anyone with an interest in urban sustainability really:
Daniel Carmody, President of the Eastern Market in Detroit, is a passionate speaker, and entranced many of us attending the…
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- At 12:19pm on April 3, 2012,
YU OHKI said… Hi, Aragon
Thanks for the replay. Yeah, EXPENSIVE!!!
I'm originally from Machida and I've seen so many fishing parks (Tsuribori) go out of business (I love fishing!) wondering if there is any way to add aquaponics operation to the pond. There is one place in Kanagawa that I always go to for Koi fishing and the pond water is always dirty. They said they have to flush the water periodically (which goes straight into a near by stream). These tsuribori places are usually small businesses owned by land owners. What do you think?
- At 2:00pm on March 29, 2012, YU OHKI said…
Hi, Aragon
Thanks for the welcome.
I love what you did with your system and the cool videos!!! I love how compact the system is! Yeah, true. It seems like nobody really know anything about Aquaponics in Japan..... but like you said will have to start from somewhere. I believe there is big potential. Many big name corporations in Japan are starting to invest on developing fully enclosed Hydroponic system. Daiwa House has launched this really sleek high-tech system for home/community use.
http://www.daiwahouse.co.jp/release/20120321110106.html
but the price is too high, and there are no fish.....= no fun :)
Anyway, please Yoroshikuonegaishimasu!
Thanks,
Yu
- At 1:00am on February 27, 2012,
Izzy said… LOL, yes that radish could definitely handle those peppers! :-)
- At 8:16am on November 29, 2011,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Glad you enjoyed the book and this site! Thanks for your thanks.
- At 7:44am on September 24, 2011,
TCLynx said… - You are welcome and I like your picture with the blue fish!
- At 7:45am on August 10, 2011,
Sahib Punjabi said… Welcome Aragon :-)
A wonderful way of life. There is already a wealth of knowledge in Japan and it should thus be easy to jump start this way of life. Looking forward to getting to know you more.
God bless :-)
- At 5:26pm on August 4, 2011,
alfred leslie goeltinger said… Hello Aragon
My Name is Alfred and i live also in Japan Tokyo.
Last month i start aquaponics in a 20x5 meter Greenhouse in Funabashi.
Would be nice to go in touch with you and hear about your Aquaponics.
See you later Alfred
- At 10:28pm on August 3, 2011,
Gina Cavaliero said… - Hey, no problem on the welcome! Yes, I think there are probably many that share your same vision and goals and hopes for Japan. You are on an awesome path friend! Can't wait to hear more!
- At 7:09am on August 2, 2011, Gina Cavaliero said…
Welcome!
Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun and resourceful 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 participate and check in with us every day! We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement. We would love to hear more of your work and progress in Japan. We recognize the importance Aquaponics can hold for areas so devastated by natural disasters where valuable farm land has been destroyed. I wish you the best of luck with your endeavors and have the utmost respect and admiration for your goals.
Normally Sylvia Bernstein, the community's founder, would be welcoming you, but she is enjoying a well deserved vacation and I am helping out by welcoming new members in her absence. I am certain she would be excited to have you join and she will be looking forward to getting to know you upon her return. Thanks again for joining us, and I too look forward to getting to know you too. See you around the site!
Gina Cavaliero
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