RC K9 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Anybody here doing it? I have recently discovered this awesomeness and have watched hours and hours of youtube videos of different people's setups ranging from very small indoor gardens to massive business setups and everything in between. I am very intrigued by the prospect of fresh food year round. So...anybody here have something like this going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I just end up with a lot of weeds in my Aquaponic set up. Tough to maintain but can yield great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I just end up with a lot of weeds in my Aquaponic set up. Tough to maintain but can yield great results. Seems legit :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I have a lot of weed in my Aquaponic set up. Tough but yield great results. fixed :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I will have a setup going in the next few months. I dont have enough direct sunlight around my house and aquaponics is about only way I can get some real produce started. I know a guy who is really into it as well. I recently bought this http://www.amazon.com/Aquaponic-Gardening-Step---Step-Vegetables/dp/086571701X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352228478&sr=8-1&keywords=aquaponics Great reading good ideas. But I am sure you can get the same information if not better from online sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 LOL... Steve, really? There was a small starter aquaponics kit at goodwill today for 2 bucks. Was looking at it forever but decided not to get it. bump for interest. There is a hydroponics somewhere around here. Too scared to go in, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Dont think your in columbus anymore but these are a good place to start http://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/3250557704.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'm intrigued by the crazy Scandanavians using HID's as grow lamps. Moar light/heat output, less energy used. BRB, buying 100 HID kits through DDM Tuning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Dont think your in columbus anymore but these are a good place to start http://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/3250557704.html White isn't a good choice because light could let things grow in the water. They make darker colored ones if you look hard enough. Or I guess you could just cool the water to offset bacteria growth. Also I have no idea what I am talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 White and blue barrels are the most popular colors I am seeing in the youtube vids. I would say a majority of the ones I saw were white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Look hard enough and you can find blue ones with black lids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 White isn't a good choice because light could let things grow in the water. They make darker colored ones if you look hard enough. Or I guess you could just cool the water to offset bacteria growth. Also I have no idea what I am talking about. Blue is definately a better color. White encourages algae growth. But realistically if your system is running properly and setup correctly color wont matter. Algae-nitrate sponge. Nitrate is what is used to grow plants in a aquaponic setup. If your algae is eating all your nitrates you cant grow your veggies fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are your three major nutes for growing anything. Determine what plant you want to grow, find out what nutrients it likes, then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Also IBC Totes or Crates are great if you can find them local and affordable. Bunch of videos on how to set them up as well. http://www.scribd.com/doc/95690718/IBC-of-Aquaponics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are your three major nutes for growing anything. Determine what plant you want to grow, find out what nutrients it likes, then go from there. Aquaponics is using fish waste as fertilizer for plant growth. The nutrients are introduced thru the system itself. Basically feed the fish and grow plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Sure I want to grow weed again...............errr ah nevermind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I purchased a bulk liquid carrier and cut the top off and inverted it. Put fish in the bottom, flood and drain with a sump pump and viola, fish and plants. It worked really well until the algae started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 There is a grow shop in Lancaster on Memorial before you get to Fair. Stop in and talk. It does not matter what you tell them you are growing, they just assume it is code for cannabis. :thumbup: KillJoy PS - Or hit up HWilli :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Aquaponics is using fish waste as fertilizer for plant growth. The nutrients are introduced thru the system itself. Basically feed the fish and grow plants Dont use any organic-based fertilizer, as it will welcome fungi/bacteria. Also look into aeroponics over aqua, usually produces better results (depends on what, erm, "vegetables" being grown). Also keep your water temps down in the 60's-70's, anything above that and bacteria will rapidly begin to develop. Once your setup is contaminated with fungi/bacteria you can kiss it goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Dont use any organic-based fertilizer, as it will welcome fungi/bacteria. Also look into aeroponics over aqua, usually produces better results (depends on what, erm, "vegetables" being grown). Also keep your water temps down in the 60's-70's, anything above that and bacteria will rapidly begin to develop. Once your setup is contaminated with fungi/bacteria you can kiss it goodbye. Not sure if you misread what I typed or just adding to it. But no you dont wanna add fertilizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Not sure if you misread what I typed or just adding to it. But no you dont wanna add fertilizer. Personally I would shy away from the whole aquaponics deal itself, any organic fertilizer (ex. fish poo) can cause serious bacterial/fungal problems in hydro-based systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Personally I would shy away from the whole aquaponics deal itself, any organic fertilizer (ex. fish poo) can cause serious bacterial/fungal problems in hydro-based systems. I think you are missing the entire point of aquaponics. Lot of setups use duckweed to suck up additional nutrients in the water to slow down or stop the growth of algae and bacteria. . In turn the duckweed will assist in feeding the fish. The entire idea is based on being balanced properly and naturally. instead of juggling chemical additives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Personally I would shy away from the whole aquaponics deal itself, any organic fertilizer (ex. fish poo) can cause serious bacterial/fungal problems in hydro-based systems. So are all the successes shown on the interwebz false? I am being serious, not trying to be a dick, but legitimately learn because I am seriously considering getting into starting a hydro/aqua/areoponics setup sometime. But I want to make sure I make the right decision in regards to what kind of setup I do as I don't want to waste my time, money, and hard work investing in something I will ultimately be disappointed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I think you are missing the entire point of aquaponics. Lot of setups use duckweed to suck up additional nutrients in the water to slow down or stop the growth of algae and bacteria. . In turn the duckweed will assist in feeding the fish. The entire idea is based on being balanced properly and naturally. instead of juggling chemical additives. I setup a fish tank/plant tank similar to what is mentioned here. Using water overflow from a well established fish tank, running it through troughs for plants and filtering it back thru into the tank. I did my first one in the 8th grade. Worked beautifully. Was it the best way to go? Eh, who knows as I didn't have a 'test' grow. Just wanted to do it cuz it was an idea I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 So are all the successes shown on the interwebz false? I am being serious, not trying to be a dick, but legitimately learn because I am seriously considering getting into starting a hydro/aqua/areoponics setup sometime. But I want to make sure I make the right decision in regards to what kind of setup I do as I don't want to waste my time, money, and hard work investing in something I will ultimately be disappointed in. Sorry, twas hit with the banhamer (obama_fried_chicken.jpg Phill u mad :gabe:) At any rate no, the successes are not false, but keep in mind there is a learning curve to anything aqua, alot of those guys are probably pros and have learned how to keep bacteria/fungi at bay. When your first starting off it's a good idea to stay away from organic nutrients untill you get a handle on things (primarily the specs of your setup, I.E. how cool it will run, how adequate the ventilation is etc.). Once you've had a couple successful grows under your belt with chemical nutes then is the time to probably switch over and try something organic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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