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General Topics => Preparedness and Survival => Topic started by: kala201 on February 03, 2014, 10:43:28 AM

Title: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: kala201 on February 03, 2014, 10:43:28 AM
While trying to break up the monotony of my work today I came across this forum.  Like minded people in Hawaii who are into aquaponics and farming.

http://aquaponicsinparadise.com/APforums/index.php (http://aquaponicsinparadise.com/APforums/index.php)

I registered for the forum with the same screen name.
Title: Re: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: SpeedTek on February 03, 2014, 11:06:41 AM
Anyone got good results in chili plants? We tried to do scorpion chili and it killed the whole system
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Post by: Q on February 03, 2014, 11:10:49 AM
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Title: Re: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: hvybarrels on February 03, 2014, 11:12:53 AM
I looked in to aquaponics but its too easy to kill all the fish. My friend has a pretty good handle on it now so maybe I'll borrow some of his experience one day.
Title: Re: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: kala201 on February 03, 2014, 11:42:52 AM
Use my system.

10x cheaper than aquaponics, and same if not better results for 1/10th the work  :shaka:

Where did you get the info for the setup of your system?  The ones I've seen on Youtube and stuff don't look like yours with the buckets and soil.  It must be a lot more productive than the ones I've seen with just the hydroponic grow media.  I'm always looking into trying new gardening ideas especially for smaller spaces like townhouse courtyards.
Title: Re: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: SpeedTek on February 03, 2014, 01:45:50 PM
Q your statement is worthless without pics or description.
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Post by: Q on February 03, 2014, 01:56:11 PM
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Title: Re: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: kala201 on February 03, 2014, 02:32:24 PM
Sweet setup Q!!!  Do you have problems with mosquitoes? 
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Post by: Q on February 03, 2014, 02:44:03 PM
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Title: Re: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: passivekinetic on February 03, 2014, 03:58:02 PM
Q - what is the soil? Where to buy and mix?
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Post by: Q on February 03, 2014, 04:04:55 PM
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Title: Re: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: passivekinetic on February 03, 2014, 04:58:30 PM
I make it myself.

Trade secret, so I can't tell you how I make mine. But you can start with compost and a very absorbent growing material like peat moss; ratio is 1 part compost : 1-2 parts peat moss, and any amendments you feel are necessary  :thumbsup:

Oh, you do this for business? OK thanks I will see what I come up with.
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Post by: Q on February 03, 2014, 05:55:08 PM
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Title: Re: Local Aquaponics Forum
Post by: Rocky on February 03, 2014, 07:02:51 PM
I make it myself.

Trade secret, so I can't tell you how I make mine. But you can start with compost and a very absorbent growing material like peat moss; ratio is 1 part compost : 1-2 parts peat moss, and any amendments you feel are necessary  :thumbsup:

Nice dirt.  :thumbsup:

What area are you in (roughly) and is the fence facing south ?
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Post by: Q on February 03, 2014, 07:23:09 PM
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