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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

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    Quote Originally Posted by TCLynx
    I know of systems where a whole greenhouse (well not a big one) is supported by only a hand full of goldfish and has great veggie growth.
    I know a lot of people might not agree with that, but you are absolutely right. In fact, newer research into aquaponics has shown that this is exactly the case... assuming there is near constant flow.
    Actually, I wouldn't even assume near constant flow, timed flood and drain work for this too. But when you start getting into things like this you have to start basing things on how the plants are doing and how the fish and bio-filter are doing so it isn't really a cut and dried 101 type thing anymore.
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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

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    Quote Originally Posted by TCLynx
    I know of systems where a whole greenhouse (well not a big one) is supported by only a hand full of goldfish and has great veggie growth.
    I know a lot of people might not agree with that, but you are absolutely right. In fact, newer research into aquaponics has shown that this is exactly the case... assuming there is near constant flow.
    Actually, I wouldn't even assume near constant flow, timed flood and drain work for this too. But when you start getting into things like this you have to start basing things on how the plants are doing and how the fish and bio-filter are doing so it isn't really a cut and dried 101 type thing anymore.
    Hm, depends on the timing I guess, but it has to be near constant flow. The research supports this, and as a Master Gardener I can also state this because it is our official stance (and this is also based off University of Florida research in our publications).

    P.S. I am excited about our tour, and I can't wait to see your setup! YAY!

    P.P.S. I want some catfish, but I'm not sure how much (not a lot though, maybe a few dozen)... I will let you know elsewhere; just don't forget me please!!!!!

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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

    Please post a link to these publications.
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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

    Yes, please I hadn't realized that UF had gotten into Aquaponics (must admit I haven't searched it in a couple years.)
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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

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    Quote Originally Posted by TCLynx
    I know of systems where a whole greenhouse (well not a big one) is supported by only a hand full of goldfish and has great veggie growth.
    I know a lot of people might not agree with that, but you are absolutely right. In fact, newer research into aquaponics has shown that this is exactly the case... assuming there is near constant flow.
    Actually, I wouldn't even assume near constant flow, timed flood and drain work for this too. But when you start getting into things like this you have to start basing things on how the plants are doing and how the fish and bio-filter are doing so it isn't really a cut and dried 101 type thing anymore.
    Hm, depends on the timing I guess, but it has to be near constant flow. The research supports this, and as a Master Gardener I can also state this because it is our official stance (and this is also based off University of Florida research in our publications).

    P.S. I am excited about our tour, and I can't wait to see your setup! YAY!

    P.P.S. I want some catfish, but I'm not sure how much (not a lot though, maybe a few dozen)... I will let you know elsewhere; just don't forget me please!!!!!
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    Please post a link to these publications.
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    Yes, please I hadn't realized that UF had gotten into Aquaponics (must admit I haven't searched it in a couple years.)
    OOH, I think this is gonna need to be split out into another thread as it doesn't really pertain to Aquaponics 101.

    I just did a little search and the first thing I'm reading.......... definitely need the mod's to move this into a separate discussion as there is lots to discuss! First page I read and I can see a huge can of worms opening up.
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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

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    Please post a link to these publications.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs408

    120 pages of fun. A little repetitive, but otherwise eye opening.

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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

    Quote Originally Posted by TCLynx
    OOH, I think this is gonna need to be split out into another thread as it doesn't really pertain to Aquaponics 101.

    I just did a little search and the first thing I'm reading.......... definitely need the mod's to move this into a separate discussion as there is lots to discuss! First page I read and I can see a huge can of worms opening up.
    WHAT DID YOU FIND??? Post it here: TCLynx what did you find?

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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

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    Please post a link to these publications.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs408

    120 pages of fun. A little repetitive, but otherwise eye opening.
    Mybe another document? That one was 8 pages on Foliar-Applied Micronutrients.
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    Re: Aquaponics 101 Part Two: System Design

    Oh how strange... I wonder how I got the 120 page paper... okay, let me check tomorrow what the heck is going on.

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