"Hi Nate
You are welcome to call me sometime. , 309-208-5230. BTW My Dad grew up in Wyoming and went to school at U of W, a long time ago. ;o)
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Weird Fish Abscess
Started this discussion. Last reply by chris taylor Swamp Creek Farms Feb 24. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone, this guy was looking pretty sad for a couple days. I took him out and found this weird abscess around the anus. I killed him and took some pictures. Anyone ever seen anything like…Continue
pH Moderation
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Brown Jan 7. 42 Replies 2 Likes
It seems to me that pH moderation is constantly coming up as a subject in just about every discussion. Because it's such an important detail of all aquaponic systems, I thought that I'd start a…Continue
Vertical hydroponic components
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nate Storey Jun 1, 2010. 38 Replies 1 Like
Well, I've been getting enough questions and comments that TCLynx suggested I start a discussion so here it goes- I definitely want to hear about anyone elses attempts at vertical hydroponics, and…Continue
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Michelle LaVery left a comment for Nate Storey"Thanks so much Nate! I really appreciate the basil seed information, it is of great help! :) We will surely keep you in mind when we are ready to buy a system!"
Nate Storey replied to Kyle Minter's discussion Help Please on PH"Do not use pH down in your system. pH down for hydroponics is not always safe for fish and will not fix your problem. You most likely have a carbonate issue- and the only way to deal with it is to: install an RO filter and top off with that…"
Michelle LaVery commented on Nate Storey's photo
The Basil-pocalipse
"Wow that is beautiful basil! I am really new to aquaponics and would appreciate it if you wouldn't mind helping me with a seed question.. I am trying to estimate how much basil seed I would need per acre for a vertical aquaponic…"
Nate Storey posted a videoBringing up pH levels in your aquaponic system - Bright Agrotech
Nate Storey from Bright Agrotech explains why growing herbs like chives in your aquaponic system is a no-brainer. Bright Agrotech manufactures vertical growt...
Ernest Fields left a comment for Nate Storey"Nate
What type fish do you have for your system. I thought I saw photo's of common Carp yesterday. If so 3-5 lbs. is not large for this fish, I have caught them in streams up to 50 lbs.
.5-.75 lb. per gallon would allow you to have more than…"
Ernest Fields left a comment for Nate Storey"Nate
How is the oxygen content of you tank, losing fish could mean low oxygen or not enough ammonia conversion area. You would need at least 65 Cu.Ft. to provide sufficient surface area for 485 gallons. about 6500 sq. ft. S and S Aqua Farms had more…"
Nate Storey replied to Sylvia Bernstein's discussion Aquaponics Classes, Workshops and Internships in the group The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly"I should say that I think charging people for an internship is a little strange. That being said, it's also a market, and if people are willing to pay for it, then why not charge?
For folks interested in internships, we do offer free…"
Nate Storey joined Sylvia Bernstein's group
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
This is a place to both share good experiences we have with aquaponics vendors, and the bad and downright ugly experiences we have had.
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- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- vertical, I develop hydroponic and phytoremediation equipment. I've done NFT, various gravel bed hydroponic techniques and vertical aero and vertical hydroponic production. Right now I'm using vertical tubes of my own design. They contain a polyester matrix material medium and the plants grow out of one face of the tubes. They work wonderfully for high-density production. I'd be happy to send pictures to anyone interested. I'm currently culturing common carp and several types of tilapia. I'm running two 2000 gallon+ systems .
- How old is your system?
- 2 yrs or more
- How big is your fish tank?
- two, 2000 gallon vertical systems
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- I'm a University of Wyoming researcher. I did my masters degree on aquaponic component comparisons and I'm currently working on a PhD looking at high density production, marketing systems, cost reductions and impacting local markets. I also own Bright Agrotech, LLC, and equipment development and manufacturing company specializing in aquaponic equipment. My goal is to make commercial aquaponics as sustainable, profitable and accessible as possible.
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Comment Wall (58 comments)
- At 7:15am on May 27, 2012, Myles Harston said…
Hi Nate
You are welcome to call me sometime. , 309-208-5230. BTW My Dad grew up in Wyoming and went to school at U of W, a long time ago. ;o)
- At 12:38am on May 6, 2012, Michelle LaVery said…
Thanks so much Nate! I really appreciate the basil seed information, it is of great help! :) We will surely keep you in mind when we are ready to buy a system!
- At 2:56pm on April 17, 2012, Ernest Fields said…
Nate
What type fish do you have for your system. I thought I saw photo's of common Carp yesterday. If so 3-5 lbs. is not large for this fish, I have caught them in streams up to 50 lbs.
.5-.75 lb. per gallon would allow you to have more than 200 lb. in a 485 gallon tank. You should be able to handle 243-364 lbs.for that tank size without loss. 3-5 lb. would be large for Tilapia of any variety, extremely large for Blue Gill, even the Georgia Giants. I have seen a common Gold fish top 70 lb. and Koi top 30 lb., Have you checked for gill parasites.
Your system photos show a very large grow area with very large tanks below, it seems that many of the plants are distorted with a twist as they try to correct to vertical growth. What is you system type called? I have never seen this same type before.
regards
Ernie
- At 9:34pm on April 16, 2012, Ernest Fields said…
Nate
How is the oxygen content of you tank, losing fish could mean low oxygen or not enough ammonia conversion area. You would need at least 65 Cu.Ft. to provide sufficient surface area for 485 gallons. about 6500 sq. ft. S and S Aqua Farms had more fish than you do per gallon of water, they also used 1200 gallon tanks they maintained 5-6 ppm oxygen also.
Ernie
- At 4:04pm on March 16, 2012, Ernest Fields said…
Nate
If those are your fish in the photo, they are sick. Do you test your ammonia levels daily, weekly? The blowout problem reminds me of some BlueGill left in a tank with an auto feeder system that put out too much feed and the ammonia spiked on a hot period. Some of the fish had similiar anus.
- At 10:25pm on February 29, 2012,
rnbowarrior said… i am very interested in using walls or vertical towers, i was planning on experimenting with some tubes, and channels, maybe use some coconut coir wrapped in bird netting etc? do you sell your towers?
- At 1:15pm on February 29, 2012, rnbowarrior said…
- Just purchased green house 20x50, looking into trenching for the pond. The plot i have is about 2 acres total. Gonna do bio diverse/permacuture farming on the majority of it. I'll get photo's as I move through.
My friends have deemed me a rainbow warrior, or maybe it's part of the prophecy, my ancestors dreamed and were told of?
Thanks for the post
- At 1:20pm on January 17, 2012,
Damon Polta said… thanks for the friend request. i do try to keep my head in the right place, but screwed on straight is a matter of perception. lol. have a good one.
- At 3:18am on December 1, 2011, Zalinda Farms Inc said…
Nate....I was curious as to where these towers are manufactured? The cost? Sizes etc? Replacement of growing media? Lighting?
Questions: One growing side only? Spacing for light and how many per square foot.
Saw your Strawberry video...what were the production results and do they warrant commercial application...income / profit etc? I have spoken to Strawberry suppliers / Researchers and all have said "Hydroponic" berries are NOT profitable. They have beautiful photos but NO $$$$$. No one I have found does a profitable AP system. I wish as I have a customer one mile away that will take 80 to 100 cs a week.
Thank You Nate.....Victor Zalinda Farms
- At 1:45pm on November 7, 2011,
Jon Parr said… - Thanks, Nate. I'm new to the you-tube thing, but I'll make some more. Kind of fun.
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