"There are probably many systems like that. So long as you feed fish and top off water (if needed) automatically, that should do it, so long as someone checks to see that water is pumping. If your system is well cycled there may be no…"
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Sherman Hand posted a blog postStill creating a plan
My biggest issue is that I will be gone for vacation for 3 weeks and I can not trust that those left at home will take care of a garden or anything else for that matter.So if I can set up somehting from the beginning that is mostly self contained and only may need to be checked on, I will be better off. Anyone out there have a set up like this already?See More
Sherman Hand posted a status"Hey all, thanks for the welcome. I am still figuring out what and how I want to set things up."
Ellen Roelofs commented on Sherman Hand's blog post Day one of a new Aquaponic Gardener"Welcome to the addiction! :P What are you planning?"
Sherman Hand commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding"Hey Sheri, thanks for the other site and the link.
I am goggling like crazy for sure.
I will also check out the book.
Already have another person from Ky contact me also, so I am on the way."
John Wroten left a comment for Sherman Hand"Hey welcome Sherman. It is nice to see someone else from Ky. I just looked up Bloomfield on the map, and I guess I drove past your city yesterday. I went up to Lexington to pick up a couple of IBC totes.
I thought I was getting my feet wet with…"
Sherman Hand commented on SW's group Tilapia Breeding"So I am new here, but hope to get some great info.
I am located in KY and wanted to know if anyone is raising in cold area's and how they are dealing with keeping things warm?
Also, where and how I would get starter information on doing all…"
Japan Aquaponics - アクアポニックス 日本 commented on Sherman Hand's blog post Day one of a new Aquaponic Gardener"Good luck Sherman... loads of support on this forum so you can't go too far wrong if you ask for advice if you need it. Look forward to seeing photos in the future!"
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Tilapia Breeding
A place to exchange information on breeding tilapia. How to set up tilapia breeding colonies. How to sex fish for breeding colonies. What foods are best for breeding pairs and fingerlings.
Sherman Hand posted a blog postDay one of a new Aquaponic Gardener
Well I can say this is my first day as part of the Aquaponic Gardening Community.I have been doing research in preparing for spring and setting myself up.I hope to gain a lot of good information and share everything I can to help others.Thanks in advance for everything.See More
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Still creating a plan
Posted on February 23, 2012 at 12:21pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
My biggest issue is that I will be gone for vacation for 3 weeks and I can not trust that those left at home will take care of a garden or anything else for that matter.
So if I can set up somehting from the beginning that is mostly self contained and only may need to be checked on, I will be better off.
Anyone out there have a set up like this already?
Day one of a new Aquaponic Gardener
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 3:54pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Well I can say this is my first day as part of the Aquaponic Gardening Community.
I have been doing research in preparing for spring and setting myself up.
I hope to gain a lot of good information and share everything I can to help others.
Thanks in advance for everything.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:53am on January 19, 2012, John Wroten said…
Hey welcome Sherman. It is nice to see someone else from Ky. I just looked up Bloomfield on the map, and I guess I drove past your city yesterday. I went up to Lexington to pick up a couple of IBC totes.
I thought I was getting my feet wet with aquaponics, but now I think I am drowning. I have 20 tilopia in a 60 gal aquarium, and I have 2 males that are digging their nest, but they are running everyone away. I have no females as large as they are, but I am hopeful. I'm getting more tanks ready for (hopefully) the babies and for spring.
Give me a shout, and again, welcome....John
- At 7:31pm on January 14, 2012,
Teresa N Florida said… Welcome to the community!!
- At 2:39pm on January 14, 2012,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome Sherman,
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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