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Aquaponics best in what kind of classroom
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Mar 12. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I may have an opportunity to set up an aquaponics system in a classroom. I was just wondering if people thought it would be best to set one up for an average class or a smaller group of students that…Continue
low flow bell siphon
Started this discussion. Last reply by MyKisa Nov 28, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Is there a way to get a bell siphon to work properly with little flow? I have looked everywhere and can’t find a good solution.Thanks!Continue
Design Help- Betta drip system turned aquapoinc
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Nov 1, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I have been breeding aquarium fish and selling them online for the past 2 years or so and finally have some time to get some aquaponic systems going with a few tanks. I have had very small and…Continue
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TCLynx replied to april Dawson's discussion Aquaponics best in what kind of classroom"Perhaps the TAG students could help you with the research in figuring out what sort of system might be best for setting up and helping everyone.
I think the hands on sort of math, science and other things that can be learned from Aquaponics may…"
april Dawson posted a discussionAquaponics best in what kind of classroom
I may have an opportunity to set up an aquaponics system in a classroom. I was just wondering if people thought it would be best to set one up for an average class or a smaller group of students that are considered standouts. Our local district has a program called TAG (talented and gifted) where students particularly interested and gifted in science, math, etc. get to do projects like this or just advance at a faster pace. Which one do you think would benefit more? Advantages, disadvantages to…See More
MyKisa replied to april Dawson's discussion low flow bell siphon"I had every intention of using over sized pipe right up to the indexing valve..for that extra ump of impact from the volume surge...too cool"
april Dawson replied to TCLynx's discussion What studies should we do first?"Sounds like this book in Sylvia’s store might interest you guys, i just ordered it myself before coming upon this thread. It’s not aquaponic specific but sounds like it could be applied. I also remember a thread she posted about how…"
april Dawson replied to claude saunders's discussion rockwool seedlings - plant in hydroton with/without rockwool?"I just started seeds in rockwool dipped in fish tank water with a pH of 7.8ish so i don’t think it was the Ph. They all have legit leaves and i planted them on the 24th in the morning, so just over 48 hours ago. Curious to see what the…"
TCLynx replied to april Dawson's discussion low flow bell siphon"Keep in mind I have not tested the indexing valve with a FLOUT yet. I did run some tests with the 1 1/4" gravity modified indexing valve and a barrel ponics type flush valve. I used over size pipe from the flush tank to the valve…"
MyKisa replied to april Dawson's discussion low flow bell siphon"very good!, it will be about a 5` drop. I have a nice hill to deal with.....want to keep it as simple as possible, thanx"
TCLynx replied to april Dawson's discussion low flow bell siphon"If you install a 2" Flout in a tank up high, you could probably operate a 1 1/4" gravity modified indexing valve if you make sure the FLOUT tank is at least 28 inches above the valve, and the valve is at the height of the top of the grow…"
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Media Based Systems
This is a group for members who grow using media, such as gravel, Hydroton, expanded shale, etc. See More
MyKisa replied to april Dawson's discussion low flow bell siphon"I plan to use flount, wish I knew more about how much pressure it takesfrom flount to activate the sequencing valve by gravity feed
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april Dawson replied to Sahib Punjabi's discussion Possums, Raccoons, Squirrels and the rest...Help!"I honestly didn’t read all of the posts so this may have already been suggested but have you tried the motion detecting sound emitters? The ones that just put out high pitched noises that irritate them so they leave. They work really well and…"
TCLynx replied to april Dawson's discussion low flow bell siphon"Most plants do fine with constant flood so as long as the flow is enough to keep the water aerated and the top of the media stays mostly dry, having the bed flooded for an extended period of time shouldn't hurt anything."
april Dawson replied to april Dawson's discussion low flow bell siphon"Thanks so much for the advice everyone.I’m already using very small outlets that are already installed so changing that is not an option right now. FLOUTS look fairly expensive considering how many i would need, i’ve already spent the…"
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- At 2:36pm on October 29, 2011,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome April,
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. And consider joining the Colorado Aquapons group (see Groups tab above) so we can all stay in touch (I'm in Boulder too!).
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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