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Robert C Beck
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Robert C Beck replied to Hannah Nusbaum's discussion Where Can I Buy a System? in the group Florida AquaponicsRobert C Beck commented on M Cosmo's group Florida Aquaponics"You can get them from Morningstar Fisherman in Dade city. That's about an hour away from downtown depending on traffic. "
Robert C Beck commented on M Cosmo's group Florida Aquaponics"I haven't found any organic feed close to us... Although, I understand that Black Water Creek Koi food is pretty high quality stuff and it's produced here in florida. I have yet to try it."
Robert C Beck replied to Sylvia Bernstein's discussion How do you cycle?"Hello,
We tried cycling our system by adding Aquascapes' "Beneficial Bacteria", then added the fingerlings and seedlings a few weeks later (actually a month later). It seems to be working but I think the cement fish tank is…"
Robert C Beck commented on Kobus Jooste's blog post Getting cross at role models"Kobus,
You are right. There are so many ways to skin this cat. Every system is unique and we are all evolving here. It would be nice if we could all look at the pros and cons of these different techniques before diving into this stuff…"
Robert C Beck commented on Kobus Jooste's blog post Getting cross at role models"I can't wait to see what my system does best. The best thing so far has been ultimate distraction and hopefully a healthy obsession."
Robert C Beck replied to M Cosmo's discussion The Central Florida Great Aquaponics Tour in the group Florida Aquaponics"Thanks TC, we are signed up and plan on visiting with you and really looking forward to it. We would also like to encourage people to visit with us too. It's really nice to get input on what you are doing from a different perspective. So... if…"
Robert C Beck replied to M Cosmo's discussion The Central Florida Great Aquaponics Tour in the group Florida Aquaponics"shoot... I would love to have been a part of that. We live in downtown orlando and just set our system up after visiting morningstar. It would be really cool to see what others are up to around us."
Robert C Beck joined M Cosmo's group
Florida Aquaponics
Lets make the "fishing capital of the world" the Aquaponics capital. Invite every florida aquaponics farmer you know to this list
Robert C Beck commented on Robert C Beck's photo
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"Yes Ellen, it was a little cold that day. I hope that we don't have to put sweaters on the fish."
Profile Information
- How did you find us?
- other
- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- raft
- How old is your system?
- Just started
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Tilapia
- How big is your fish tank?
- 1000 Gallons
- Please tell us something else about yourself.
- My wife Sarah and I started this system at our home in downtown Orlando where we are working to establish sustainable residential farming in urban areas. We learned basic aquaculture/aquaponics from the Morningstar fisherman of Dade City, Florida.
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:31am on July 24, 2011,
Sahib Punjabi said… Welcome Robert :-)
I am sure that you agree that Aquaponics is the fantastic way to grow both fish and vegetables naturally. Love to see some pictures of your system.
God bless :-)
- At 9:05pm on July 21, 2011,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome 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 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 add a profile image, 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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