***This page showcases the type of practical information that we intend to catalog in the FarmXchange database for the education of all***
AQUAPONICS is a method by which you grow plants & nurture aquatic animals together in a closed-loop system that recirculates the nutrients produced, to the benefit of both plants & animals.We are building cost-effective, sustainable aquaponic systems for ourselves, and we plan to share our research & experiences HERE as we go along.
This posts offers a collection of our preliminary research on integrating aeroponics into our existing DIY home aquaponic system in California and our future DIY net-zero vertical aquaponic forest in Indonesia. If you are curious to build a system of your own, use the designs in these videos as inspirations and to help understand the mechanics behind the soil-less [...]
In a shameless attempt to fuse my newfound passion for aquaponics with the writing assignments I need to turn in for school, I enrolled in an all-day workshop called “Aquaponics 101″ in the heart of Oakland, California. The experience surpassed all of my expectations, to say the least. Below is an “analysis” of my trip. [...]
Two weeks ago, we noticed that Oscar (tilapia/organic fertilizer producer) started breathing laboriously, almost like he was gasping for air. We learned this is probably a symptom of hard-metal poisoning that is probably caused by our use of metal or iron chains AND a metal shelf for our closed-loop system… Yes, we are rookies. At least, we [...]
It hailed in San Diego last week; Oscar our tilapia was NOT a happy camper in his below 65 degrees (Fahrenheit) tank and was probably on the verge of becoming sushi… So we moved him and his vertical organic garden indoors. Our vertical garden is now by our kitchen window, which is east-facing and gets [...]
Our system is starting to take shape! We are now creating vertical planters to add to our aquaponic system using recycled glass bottles, metal chains, hooks, decorative wire, Dremel rotary tool with diamond cutting wheel attachment, and a TON of resolve. Main issues we faced this week: Wind: It gets very windy on our little 10th [...]
We are currently three weeks into designing & building a system for our patio in downtown, San Diego. Folks, this is no easy task. We need to start drinking more or have a party over here … in the name of farming, of course. If you have the extra cash (unlike us), you might consider [...]
Meet Oscar, our new aquaponic farmer in the picture above. …why a tilapia? He came with the tank for free, but only on the condition (by his 3-year old prior owner) that we would not eat him. Plus, we heard that tilapia are great for growing organic produce. In fact, we learned that tilapia make [...]
This post features a collection of instructional videos on building and operating your own aquaponic system. After completing our home aquaponic grow experiment, we plan to build larger DIY net-zero vertical aquaponic towers in Indonesia. If you are curious to build a system of your own, use the designs in these videos as inspirations and to help understand the [...]
Briefly, on the Phalaenopsis Crchids. They brighten your office when properly cared for. But to a first-timer, these plants are annoyingly elusive. Watch this 8 minute video about Phalaenopsis Orchid Care by Matt’s Garden. Matt offers a flowery overview of sunlight, water, fertilizer, potting medium, blooming cycles, mysting, and general care of your soon-to-be blooming orchid. ~~~Happy, [...]
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