Hello from Port Elizabeth, South Africa

**wireman** · 10-08-2010, 10:09 AM

Hey guys and gals from the aquaponics world. My name is Mike and I hail from the land of sunny South Africa. New to the aquaponics game I thought I should get some tips and tricks from the more experienced green thumbs and fish fingers!

I have a small blog on the subject: http://mikesaquaponics.wordpress.com/

Feel free to drop me a mail or comment sometime.

**keith_r** · 10-08-2010, 10:30 AM

i couldn't see the video from my work computer, but nice pic's! and welcome to the forum

i'm planning/building my indoor winter system, lots of great info here and on the web, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming, but it's a great hobby!

**davidstcldfl** · 10-08-2010, 10:59 AM

Hi Mike...welcome...

**JCO** · 10-08-2010, 06:22 PM

Welcome to the show....pull up an easy chair, relax and stay awhile. New voices are always a welcome addition to our family..! Whatever questions you have on you mind, this is the place to get the answers.

**urbanfarmer** · 10-09-2010, 10:23 PM

Mike, you should really catch us some different breeds of Tilapia we don't have here! I also need some Wami Tilapia if you got them, LOL. Just kidding, no pressure!

I just wanted to say HELLO!

I have found this forum to be a cornucopia of knowledge. The members here are friendly and wise! Your stay will be a pleasant one, WELCOME.

**wireman** · 10-10-2010, 04:12 AM

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I am busy adding 9 more grow beds so I will try to post some pics when I get a chance.

Cheers,

**stucco** · 10-10-2010, 06:12 AM

Welcome, wireman from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It’s good to have you here!

**wireman** · 10-17-2010, 10:18 AM

If anybody can assist me here your help would be much appreciated. My cucumber leaves have gone spotty and dry. I have searched the net and the only thing I can find is that it is a disease and the plants should be removed and destroyed.

**urbanfarmer** · 10-23-2010, 10:40 PM

I'm pretty sure I had this same problem with my "Chinese Okra", which was a luffa plan that is closely related to the cucumber.

I was so new to growing anything I never did quite figure it out, but I recall it started with the lower leafs and was working its way UP the vine. I cut off the affected leafs, and if not by coincidence, the leafs mostly stopped dieing.

To be honest though, I believed it to be a nutrient deficiency... My guess would be a magnesium deficiency. Try some Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate); it can be cheaply purchased at any drug store and is safe for use on plants for human consumption since it is food grade.

Originally Posted by badflash

Keith Murphy of H.A. Ponics posted this in one of the mail groups I belong to:

The First Guide from the British, That explains the Nutrient missing with picture
http://www.hbci.com/~wenonah/min-def/list.htm

The second is on Plant Physiology with pictures
http://4e.plantphys.net/article.php?ch=t&id=289

Check it out & bookmark it.

Deficiency In Essential Minerals

**wireman** · 10-24-2010, 06:48 AM

Thanks for the info man. I will check it out.

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