I'm new at aquaponics also, but I was considering a system kind of like yours and was told the roots of the plants would fill the medium then grow through the...
Now you know why I use a siphon where I do (to fill the counterweight). Unless you can overcome the amount of water needed to fill the pipe above and beyond...
I'm new at aquaponics also, but I was considering a system kind of like yours and was told the roots of the plants would fill the medium then grow through the...
I agree with you 99.9%, but I have a love for DWC, and I need to start a project now. Right now I'm working with what I have. I had just about everything I...
Travis, I live right between Aiken and Columbia right off of I20 exit 33 approx. two hours from you. As far as ick I had one fish that had some white patches....
I had initially gotten the metal barrel as a burn barrel..... And they are in surprising condition. They look almost new but I had not really thought about...
... towel or newspaper under them so you can watch the seeds grow to the size you want? ... folder. Hopefully it won't be very long till its approved. ... ...
Travis- That certainly makes sense. I've had a difficult time with the loop siphons. I don't know where to put a flood tank though since I'm using a corner...
I agree with the others plastic is better, if you can get them. If you have to use metal I don't see any reason you couldn't line them with plastic sheeting to...
Hi Group; We are just getting ready to start our system. We are going to do the system where you cut the barrels in half, so you end up with the 2 ends. Then...
I had a decent flow going on with the loop, but I broke it.... long story. I have just an air stone bubbling under the colander. I believe that will do the...
what media are you using? If it is heavy the netting may not hold. If you are going to do this you might consider drilling small holes in the barrel bottom....
Hey Nancy, Did you see the photo album titles "A Single Barrel System" in the photo's area of this group? I have a small system set up next to the door in my...
Travis- Yes, I looked at it. Does the flood tank work on the same principle, the bottle filling with water then triggering the flush, as the regular barrel...
Question. I Have been thinking about his for some time now and was wondering. Instead of Barrels what if you just siphoned off pond water?? It seems to me...
hey patricia,  very good question, and intuitive! an aquaponic/barrelponic system is a closed loop system. as such, there is a buildup of nitrogen,...
Hey Nancy, I will clip your message below to answer your questions. Does the flood tank work on the same ... Yes. It is the exact same principle but using...
Hello everyone, Just a reminder to those of you here in the states. Tomorrow is election day and we get the opportunity to elect the president for the next 4...
I have already done so. I was in town Friday and decided that since the only reason to drive back before Wednesday was to vote I'd just go ahead and do it. I...
Hi Travis; Our media will vary depending on which species of plant are in a particular tank. As far fish they will be incorporated separatly and their water...
OK, I'll bite. How much for one of your bucket flush tanks? ... (imagine ... talk ... something a ... barrels and ... round up ... have a ... people to ... ...
I added a picture to my folder showing how I believe my set up works. I'm not sure if the physics are right, so I could use your opinion. Here is the link ...
You may want to check with your state regs about having them. I believe it is illegal to own them there. You will have to ask someone in the Wildlife Dept. ...
Hello all,  Anyone useing animal nutrient sources , other than fish, in barrelponic system? I am thinking about setting a couple chickens or rabbits in...
Mossambicus Tilapia are legal in San Diego, and the Salton Sea in Southern California is home to a large population of Mossambicus tilapia. (Interestingly, the...
You might wanna contact this ebay seller: http://myworld.ebay.com/cooljewels. She is a certified legal California tilapia hybrid breeder and seller in San...
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