Aquaponics Digest - Tue 03/24/98 




Message   1: Re: Introduction
             from "Candace" 

Message   2: algae
             from Rebecca Nelson 

Message   3: Mites/Nutrition???
             from S & S Aqua Farm 


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Subject: Re: Introduction
From:    "Candace" 
Date:    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 07:24:15 +0000

Hi Greg!

Have you put y2k in Yahoo & looked at the websites? I'm going to a 
relocation seminar next week & reporting it on my y2k list.

Candace
SW MO

Date:          Mon, 23 Mar 1998 14:15:48 -0500 (EST)
To:            aquaponics@townsqr.com
From:          Greg Britz 
Subject:       Introduction
Reply-to:      aquaponics@townsqr.com

I currently living in the Durham region of North Carolina and am interested
in developing an aquaculture/hydoponics business in this area or elsewhere.
I have a family of three children, have a law degree and am currently
working for a non-profit educational institution.  I have some undergraduate
training in biology and icthiology and have worked in the commercial fishing
industry and recreational fisheries of the Northestern US. I have also
worked as an attorney at some of the regulatory agencies governing the
commercial fishing industry in the Northeast.  For all the above reasons I
have been interested in developing more sustainable, efficient, and
environmentally safe methods of producing seafood resources for consumption.
The aquaponic system of S&S attracted me for its simplicity, and elegance of
design, as well as for its promise for raising fish for sale on a commercial
scale without the need for extensive chemical treatment of water and fish.

I interested in starting an aquaponics operation either in NC or some other
part of the country and am interested in any information that will help me
make this a reality.  

One question I have has to do with geographic location and its impact on an
aquaponic system -- ie are certain locations too hot or too cold? Is there
an ideal geographic location?  In addition, is it practical to consider
growing feed for fish at same location?  

Thanks, Greg



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Subject: algae
From:    Rebecca Nelson 
Date:    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 09:09:55 -0800

Hello all,

I would like input on the benefits and problems associated with green
water systems.  I've heard some pro and cons, but am interested in what
other aquaponic growers are doing when algae blooms in a big way.

Thanks much,

Rebecca Nelson
Nelson / Pade Multimedia,  ph 209.742.6869, fax 209.742.4402
http://www.aquaponics.com

Publisher of the Aquaponics Journal, a bi-monthly newsletter
The Encyclopedia of Hydroponic Gardening CD-Rom
All About Aquaculture CD-Rom
Hobby Hydroponics Video
Hydroponics Curriculum
How To Start and Succeed in the Hydroponics Business


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Subject: Mites/Nutrition???
From:    S & S Aqua Farm 
Date:    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 21:09:41 -0600

To the list - Victor posted this to us privately from our web site.  I know
that there are predatory mites designed to attack the "pest mites", and
haven't looked into my reference material yet.  Does this sound like his
problem, or are there other opinions regarding his comments?   I'm aware
there are other reasons for greens to turn "yellowy", but would welcome
comments on mite control - both for Victor and the rest of us.   Paula


>Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 16:18:47 +0800
>From: Foo Tiang Sing (Victor) 
>Subject: aquaponics queries..
>
>greetings from malaysia.

>i am extremely impresed.  i have been attempting to balance this concept
for a while now.  most of the time, i get attacks from tiny red bugs and my
leafy veggies sometimes turn yellow.  
>havent been able to determine if the malnutrition is the main cause.
>perhaps you can give me a pointer or two.
>
being an IT professional myself, i always wanted to switch to aquaculture
for as long as i can remember.  i can definitely see how it will gain more
years to life instead of beating myself up building systems that are not
truly appreciated by users.
>
>feeding the voracious appetites of the tilapias is my favourite part of the
day.

S&S Aqua Farm, 8386 County Road 8820, West Plains, MO 65775  417-256-5124
Web page  http://www.townsqr.com/snsaqua/

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