Basement aquaponics
"I have 4 bulbs, all 23w I think. There are two 2300k bulbs & two 10000k bulbs. The growbed is 2'x4. This is my first attempt at a basement system with this light setup."
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UPDATE -- Small patio system- 110 gal FT and 4x2' GB
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert B Winebrinner May 4, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
My small indoor aquarium project has been going very well, so I decided to expand to a proper aquaponics set-up. I've got a 110 stock tank from Tractor Supply. I'm building a box for the GB out of…Continue
UPDATED = Pilot Aquaponics -- Indoor Aquariums
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert B Winebrinner May 9, 2011. 21 Replies 0 Likes
I have retrofitted my aquariums in the house to work as an aquaponics system. I am doing this to run as a pilot to watch my nutrient levels. I have three tanks currently set up for aquaponics, all…Continue
Tags: fish, houseplants, crayfish, bait, setup
Raising baitfish
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert B Winebrinner Nov 9, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I am still determining my setup for the coming spring and wondered about utilizing bait fish for an aquaponics setup. I haven't seen any literature out there. I know that raising fish for…Continue
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Jeff Iverson commented on Robert B Winebrinner's videoBasement aquaponics
"Are you just using standard t10 Bulbs? How many watts of power do you have over this GB, and what is the sq. footprint? Looks like fun, Makes me wish I had a basement to work with."
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Basement system
My old patio system in the basement at my new place. I just moved and figured this was the best option for the coming winter.
These are pics of the light pulley system I decided to use.
Robert B Winebrinner posted a videoBasement aquaponics
This used to be my patio setup, but I moved & thought I'd set this up in the basement this winter.
Robert B Winebrinner left a comment for Robert B Winebrinner"It looks like a very late & short ice fishing season, so I'll be hard at work setting up my AP in my new place"
Robert B Winebrinner replied to Robert B Winebrinner's discussion 55 gallon barrels for barrelponics - NE Indiana in the group Midwest Aquaponics"Looks like I'm all out of barrels, but I recommend calling the Jay County Solid Waste District for more.
They have more of the white food grade barrels and are happy to distribute what they have. Give them a call for the…"
Robert B Winebrinner commented on Robert B Winebrinner's video
Backyard Aquaponics system - first run
"Conrad,
This system will only run until November or so. I do not have the funds/space to run this over-winter. I'm planning to finish out some transplants and raise fall crops. I'm using bait minnows for fish, so that I…"
Conrad Chin-Yee commented on Robert B Winebrinner's videoBackyard Aquaponics system - first run
"Robert, How do you intend to heat the IBC green house?
Conrad
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Robert B Winebrinner commented on Robert B Winebrinner's videoBackyard Aquaponics system - first run
"@ Conrad Thanks! I spent a few weeks going through the designs in my head to make sure I could fit it in my tiny back yard."
Conrad Chin-Yee commented on Robert B Winebrinner's videoBackyard Aquaponics system - first run
"Robert, I love the neatness of your system. I hope it works well for you.
Conrad"
Robert B Winebrinner posted a videoBackyard Aquaponics system - first run
This is my compact 55 gallon barrelponics. There are 3 upright barrels for fish tanks, 3 halved barrels for 6 grow beds, and one barrel for the sump.
Robert B Winebrinner replied to Robert B Winebrinner's discussion 55 gallon barrels for barrelponics - NE Indiana in the group Midwest Aquaponics"Chris,
I will be around today. I'm actually building my new backyard system today. Let me know how many barrels you're interested in and when you could drop by at rbwspea [at] gmail.com
Robert
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- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
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- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
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- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- I enjoy keeping freshwater (non-game) fish species and experimenting with species to see which are most suitable. I have successfully bred Spotfin Shiner and Bluntnose Minnow in my tanks. I also enjoy keeping native crayfish for enjoyment and the occasional smallmouth bass bait :)
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:05am on December 17, 2011, Robert B Winebrinner said…
- It looks like a very late & short ice fishing season, so I'll be hard at work setting up my AP in my new place
- At 3:51pm on July 7, 2011,
Earl ward said…
- The geenhouse is at a local nursery They had an empty unused greenouse and I had an idea.
- At 7:52pm on April 6, 2011,
David Waite said… - Hello Robert these are 12 inches deep. 250 gal.
- At 8:32pm on October 13, 2010,
Sylvia Bernstein said… - Hi Robert,
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 join in. Always thrilled to have experienced growers join us – especially fish guys!
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.
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia
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