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We're now starting into year two of our setup. Freezing is less of a problem here in southern, AZ, but our system is actually indoors to avoid the scorching summer sun. I set up our system to supplement my small, outdoor garden. So far we've harvest two Tilapia meals that were delicious...
Do be afraid to add some seeds to your grow beds even at the early stages. I actually managed to harvest some pickling cucumbers within the first few months alone with some Swiss Chard and mint. The plants can actually help with the water filtration even if they don't manage to flower and fruit.
We have an outstanding local AP and gardening store that sold the fish to me just before our local government decide they were an invasive species and not permitted for sale. Fortunately that store also worked diligently, along with devoted customers like myself, to convince Game & Fish that we...
I started aquaponics this past January. My setup is indoors because our intense AZ summers are so hard on plants, and because my chickens would devour everything I grow if I placed the setup outside. We only have one sump pump that I run constantly, and one air pump that also runs continuously...