Hello from Atlanta Georgia

[Mikemac]

Hello everyone,

My name is Michael MacDonell and I wanted to introduce myself to the board. I am doing research for a aquaponic system to be installed at my home. It will be placed on a deck surface that I will converting to a greenhouse space.

Thanks, Michael

[badflash]

Make sure the deck can handle the load. You may need to reinforce it a bit. Large water tanks weigh quite a bit.

[dufflight]

Or cut a hole in the deck and have the tank sitting on the ground. How high is the deck.

[Mikemac]

The deck is just a foot high on the low end and 4 1/2 high on the other end. I will put in a few reinforcements on the high end and recess the fish tank on the low end and rest it on the dirt below.

[JCO]

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[gr8tful1]

Michael,

I was wondering how you aquaponics garden is going? What part of Atlanta do you live in? Do you know anyone in Atlanta that has an aquaponics garden that I might be able to check out? I am in the beginning stages of possibly setting up a system and just wanted to see one in action. Any info you have or if you would let me come check out yours I would be grateful.

Scott - 706-254-3152
Alpharetta, GA

[davidstcldfl]

Hello gr8tful1....welcome....

You could try the aquaponics map....you might find someone close to you.
You also can start your own post here, at 'A PLACE TO SAY HELLO'. More people are going to notice you then.

[gr8tful1]

Thanks for the help!!

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[ronkirby2]

Hello from Roswell Ga. I have a greenhouse which is built on a Deck which houses a Aquaponic fish tank and grow bed. I just have it cycling now and its working out very nice.