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  1. 05-28-2011, 08:49 AM #1
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    Hello from Los Gatos California

    Hi all,

    I'm in LG, California and started experimenting with aquaponics 2 months ago. My current system is outdoors, ~100 ga. grow beds, and 100 ga. pond tank. I have a dozen or so goldfish in the tank, and 6 small koi. My grand plan is Tilapia farming with a larger home system. I currently have a breeder colony to feed the fish portion.

    I am experiencing some challenges ranging in complexity from deer to highly variable water temperature, and no nitrates.

    Thanks
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  2. 05-28-2011, 08:54 AM #2
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    Hi hooksbob ...welcome to the forum ...
    Well, I guess it's too late to warn you this is addictive...
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  3. 05-28-2011, 10:33 AM #3
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    Welcome
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  4. 05-28-2011, 12:40 PM #4
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    welcome to the forum,
    yes, my water temperature in a 600gal in ground vat has varied in temperature from 48 to 68 in the last week and a half here in almaden valley, it's hell on everything.
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  5. 05-28-2011, 02:38 PM #5
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    Greetings Earthling, and welcome! Your city "The Cats" fascinates me.
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  6. 05-28-2011, 07:18 PM #6
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    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 so pick a topic of your interest and start your own thread and Enjoy. Please go to your profile and put in the city and state where you live, there may be members close by.
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  7. 05-29-2011, 09:25 PM #7
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    Thanks everyone! very addictive indeed. I added a small heater to my system today to see if it helps. I'm curious to see how warm the water will get on hot days when it is kept at 70 during the night. At what temp does root damage occur?
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    Please go to your profile and put in the city and state where you live, there may be members close by.
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  9. 06-01-2011, 07:18 PM #9
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    about 10 miles from me!
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  10. 06-03-2011, 04:59 AM #10
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    Re: Hello from Los Gatos California

    rfeiller, I know, lets hook up and talk shop asap.
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