M D Fowler
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Started this discussion. Last reply by M D Fowler Feb 20. 17 Replies

It just turned cold here in sunny Florida.  Tonight it is going to be a whopping 23f.  I really wasn't prepared for it but a trip to Lowe's I was able to gather enough for survival of the next couple…Continue

 

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Robert McClellan and M D Fowler are now friends
May 18
M D Fowler and G Mo are now friends
May 10
M D Fowler replied to Lance Rose's discussion understanding the economics
"harbor freight is cheaper then loews on pumps and they do have a solar one, but i think this is what you might want http://www.harborfreight.com/264-gph-submersible-fountain-pump-68395.html   also i got 1/2 ton of pea gravel cheaper then…"
May 9
M D Fowler replied to Edwin Mercado's discussion Least expensive grow media for Central FL? in the group Florida Aquaponics
Apr 28
M D Fowler replied to Scott's discussion Aquaponics Dollars and Sense..
"For me, I like learning new and unique things. It has been very expensive to have an AP system, but it has had more benefits of knowledge and entertaining then price.  Yes it is easier and cheaper to buy it at Wal-Mart in the produce section…"
Apr 25
M D Fowler commented on Rob Nash's photo
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"what creature is resonsible for this?"
Apr 21
M D Fowler replied to Mitch Rogers's discussion pH and algae
"TC, i'm having the same problem with pH being high at 8.0 now, if i get "Blackwater extract" do i add it over a couple of days or will it hurt to do it all at once?"
Apr 14
M D Fowler replied to Edwin Mercado's discussion Least expensive grow media for Central FL? in the group Florida Aquaponics
"just when you get it make sure it is food grade.  i'll probably go back next week or so and get some barrels, i'll have to talk to my finacial adviser (spouse) for an IBC  "
Apr 5
M D Fowler replied to Edwin Mercado's discussion Least expensive grow media for Central FL? in the group Florida Aquaponics
"yes $85 and $5 tax, i drove by there today and your right i didn't see the IBC's but they did have a big stack of blue barrels.  the last time i was out there i saw the red barrels, they probably had them but i just didn't…"
Apr 4
M D Fowler and Dan Ponton are now friends
Apr 3
M D Fowler replied to Edwin Mercado's discussion Least expensive grow media for Central FL? in the group Florida Aquaponics
"hey Dan there is a place in Old Town called Flying Hawk they may still have a few IBC's for less then $100. i'm also trying to think of a way to make a raft bed on the cheap, i wonder if coating wood with fiberglass will make it last and…"
Apr 3
M D Fowler commented on Rob Nash's photo
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"??? what is it and what does it do?"
Mar 30
M D Fowler replied to Deborah Susan Berry's discussion New to Aquaponic gardening
"i was also told (here in florida) from a fish store that tilapia were illegal.  I searched on-line state laws tell a different story; as long as you don’t release them into the wild you can own them as pet or farming.  The state law…"
Mar 26
M D Fowler posted a status
"my garden is doing great, but i keep loosing fish"
Mar 24
M D Fowler replied to John E Windsor's discussion Is one IBC enough?
"the one i bought had olives in it and i had to clean it out the other one i was going to buy had some kind of drink mix in it so i know it was food grade"
Mar 21
M D Fowler replied to John E Windsor's discussion Is one IBC enough?
"that's still cheaper then what i can pay.  i have to travel 50 miles IF they have it. there was someone in your area i just can't remember that had it in the tampa area for $70"
Mar 19

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At 5:33pm on February 15, 2012, Bill Ross said…

Sorry to hear about your fish.  I decided to get my Tilapia from a farm in St Augustine called Tilapiadepot.  Good price and they ship next day.  Fish should be here tomorrow.

Bill

At 3:02pm on February 7, 2012, Bill Ross said…

MD,

I got your message that you know a good place in the Gainesville area to purchase tilapia fingerlings. If you could give me a web-site or phone number I would apreciate it.  I am also new to aquaponics so i would like to compare notes with sometime.  My kit from Aquaabundace should be here next week, then the fun begins.

Thanks, Bill

At 8:56pm on February 1, 2012, Sylvia Bernstein said…

Welcome M.D.,

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 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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