Hi everyone. My system is suffering greatly in this hot desert sun and I am thinking about moving my young fish into a 55 gallon drum for the next few months...
20203
R.G.
bob89123
Jun 9, 2013 10:41 pm
Hi list,  I can't remember where I saw it but a large drum that was blue plastic for a fish tank, it looked about that big so it can be done. About...
20204
L. Upton
trailriding_...
Jun 10, 2013 12:04 am
Not sure how your system is set-up, but maybe adding the 55 gallon barrel as a sump, to add to the circulation and disapate some of the heat may be an idea. ...
20206
Bill Gann
bill_gann
Jun 10, 2013 2:40 am
R.W.,I am also in Southern Nevada, southwest Las Vegas. I would be very interested in seeing your system and you are welcome to come check out mine. Also, my...
20207
Brian Whiting
brianwhiting56
Jun 10, 2013 12:11 pm
Julie, Please tell us what is in the videos you posted. I do not open anything I don't have a brief description of. Thanks Brian ... -- A Brother in CHRIST, ...
20208
Travis
barrelponics
Jun 10, 2013 6:27 pm
It's spam. Got her on moderated until I see something different....
20209
sail4free
Jun 10, 2013 6:54 pm
========== LUPTON: <Not sure how your system is set-up, but maybe adding the 55 gallon barrel as a sump, to add to the circulation and disapate some of the...
20210
Jeffrey
ibuildparks
Jun 10, 2013 8:34 pm
Not sure how they get our leaders to protect them so well, but they are amazing. Does GMO tainting of an organic crop void a growers certified organic status?...
20211
Dan King
dankenhagen@...
Jun 10, 2013 9:36 pm
Money! Lots and lots of money! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
20212
nbq1
Jun 11, 2013 12:39 pm
Hello, Bill -- Consider finding out if the barrel is food-grade...non-food-grade plastics can leach Bad Stuff into the water. That would be a factor if you...
20213
sail4free
Jun 11, 2013 2:25 pm
========== BILL: <That said, I am going to install a spigot near the bottom for draining and, thinking about solids removal, would a piece of pipe and a 90...
20214
charlesmitchard
Jun 11, 2013 2:38 pm
If you are going to use a solids filter why not make it do two things. Use multiple sheets of washable filter material set a few degrees from vertical. Trickle...
20215
Bobby Ray
hottubber.rm
Jun 11, 2013 6:06 pm
Could you send us links or pictures so we know what to look for when trying to find these items? thanks Many times I hear a discription and visualize ...
20216
sail4free
Jun 11, 2013 7:08 pm
========== CHARLES: <If you are going to use a solids filter why not make it do two things. Use multiple sheets of washable filter material set a few...
20217
hardengroup
Jun 11, 2013 10:31 pm
Instead of bulkheads I am going to use Uniseals- http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/uniseal-5.html Uniseals are used to attach pipe to just about any container in...
http://www.sparklelight.com/WhiteEggcrate.htm I cant find the exact filter medium I use but this looks as close as I can quickly find. ...
20220
sail4free
Jun 12, 2013 11:18 pm
========== I've posted about the "wicking beds" from Australia before and experience has taught be that approach is more efficient -- much easier than my...
20221
Jeffrey
ibuildparks
Jun 13, 2013 7:42 pm
Found this article in an English lanquage newspaper from Costa Rica. Not sure I agree with the feasibility of growing a pelagic fish in a tank system, but...
20222
sail4free
Jun 13, 2013 8:33 pm
========== JEFFREY: <Not sure I agree with the feasibility of growing a pelagic fish in a tank system, but striped bass are done commercially.> ========== I...
20223
bobinvolcan
Jun 14, 2013 9:28 pm
What do you mean used? Did you get rid of them and if so why and how. BOB...
20224
John H. Carver Jr.
forther2
Jun 14, 2013 10:17 pm
... Subject: RE: [12VDC_Power] More details on yesterday's "event"... Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:15:49 -0400 From: Joel <joel@...> Reply-To:...
20225
Jeffrey
ibuildparks
Jun 17, 2013 8:24 pm
Run to waste has been the aquaculture standard. Very wasteful. As water gets to be more valuable, things will change.....or we will become extinct....
20226
addisong2
Jun 18, 2013 2:56 am
To All, I have slowly put together a 40 half barrelponics system. I am now ready to purchase the pumps. I have my system set up for 3 systems. 2 10 barrel...
20227
Tom Pate
pate9628
Jun 18, 2013 3:34 am
I use quiet one pumps,3000 series w/10 ft head, and I have had good service ,it pumps little over 800 gph at 0'-1' head and will give 400 gph at 5' hd. I...
20228
Tom Pate
pate9628
Jun 18, 2013 3:46 am
Sorrry, I didn't complete the link, http://www.lifeguardaquatics.com/ ________________________________ From: Tom Pate <pate9628@...> To:...
20229
Reynaldo Torres
prodigydl
Jun 18, 2013 12:53 pm
Hi! I'm Rey and I'll try to help you. I do not recommend pump brands because even the good ones sometimes have lemons, so you will have to do your own research...
20230
addisong2
Jun 18, 2013 1:39 pm
Tom, thank you very much....
20231
addisong2
Jun 18, 2013 1:42 pm
Rey, thank you for your input, I appreciate it. Addison...
20232
Hank
hburos2001
4:26 am
In that price range I am interested, Ron. Any possibility of having it 6V DC for solar PV use? Hank in OR...
