Aquaponics Digest - Wed 07/21/99
Message 1: Re: H2O2 suppliers
from S & S Aqua Farm
Message 2: Status report on Aquaponics Workshop
from S & S Aqua Farm
Message 3: Fwd: WSU Aquaculture Short Course Offered
from Sunpeer
Message 4: Re: UVI Short Course
from "Charlie Shultz"
Message 5: Re: Status report on Aquaponics Workshop
from "vpage"
Message 6: Re: UVI Short Course
from "vpage"
Message 7: RE: WSU Aquaculture Short Course Offered
from "Ronald W. Brooks"
Message 8: CD-ROM reference on desert plants
from "TGTX"
Message 9: On-Site Septic Treatment, Irrigation
from "TGTX"
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Subject: Re: H2O2 suppliers
From: S & S Aqua Farm
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 07:27:40 -0500
Mike Merriken wrote:
BTW, I was able
to find a distributor for 35% hydrogen peroxide locally but they are asking
$30 per quart!! They mentioned that the FDA has made some ruling that now
make it difficult to distribute this chemical.
I wrote to the supplier we had found -- James DuBois, and here's his
response. Hope this is helpful to our US friends:
>To: "S & S Aqua Farm"
>From: "James DuBois"
>Subject: Re: H2O2 suppliers
>Date: Tue, 20 Jul 99 06:32:13 PDT
>
>Hello, Paula, H2O2 prices here remain the same and still shipping anywhere
in the US. I can not ship H2O2 outside US, however.
>Thanks, Paula.
>
>Blessings,
>James DuBois ipfp@mcsi.net
>Phone / FAX - 541-863-7600
>International Power Foods and Products http://www.mcsi.net/ipf
>Ozone Equipment For Air & Water Purification & Steam Saunas
>MSM - Bulk Powder, Caps & Lotion, (wholesale & retail)
>
>
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>> At 06:51 AM 4/12/99 PDT, you wrote:
>> >Hello, Paula, thank you for your inquiry about H2O2. We can supply you
>> with H2O2 by the gallon. one gallon is $45.00 but if you buy four gallons at
>> a time (one case of 4) your cost per gallon is only $30.00. We can and do
>> ship all over the U.S. We can give deeper discounts for larger quantity
>> purchases.
PS: This is for 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide, and what we recommend for
cleaning the gravel media prior to start up. If anyone wants, I can repost
the ACRES USA listing on types of H2O2.
Paula
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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Subject: Status report on Aquaponics Workshop
From: S & S Aqua Farm
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 07:27:42 -0500
Just thought I would clarify that this message was a report on the recent
aquaponics workshop at the University of the Virgin Islands, hosted by Dr.
James Rakocy. Glad to hear it went well, and look forward to other's comments.
Paula
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At 08:09 AM 7/20/99 -0600, VPage wrote:
>I was going to wait and do the course justice when my jet lag wore off but
>here goes..
>outstanding.
>We looked at every aspect of aquaponics and learned some very good and hard
>won science. The aquaponics group is generous with their information and
>time. They were long days and I am sure they were glad to see the back of
>us. Everyone was done in from work and fun.
>I am always interested in the mix of people that this work brings together.
>Our class will stay in touch and continue to share information.
>I know that Jim was disappointed that the time ran out,as he has much more
>information to convey. He is like the minister of aquaponics and he is on a
>mission. The world is better off because of his work.
>V :}
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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Subject: Fwd: WSU Aquaculture Short Course Offered
From: Sunpeer
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 13:31:18 EDT
If you didnt get enough at UVI:
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:02:38 EDT
Subject: WSU Aquaculture Short Course Offered
WSU Aquaculture Short Course Offered
PULLMAN, Wash., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- A three-day shortcourse on
aquaculture techniques and opportunities will be held here July 27-29, at
Washington State University.
"Due to a rising awareness of the health benefits of seafood and the
increasing demands on protein worldwide, aquaculture has become the fastest
growing agricultural sector and a top priority for U.S. agriculture," said
Jim Durfey, an instructor in WSU's biological systems engineering department.
Recent technological developments, such as water recirculating technologies,
minimize the use of land and water resources and improve the economics of
aquaculture, he said.
"Developing a finfish aquaculture industry in the Pacific Northwest will help
diversify the food system, reduce harvesting pressures on wild populations
and enhance conservation fisheries in the region," Durfey said.
The workshop will cover such topics as:
* Opportunities and culture systems
* Nutrition, feed and feeding systems -- Genetics and breeding
* Disease
* Systems management
* Water quality and effluent management -- Marketing products
* Seafood safety and processing
* Overview of shellfish cultures in the Pacific Northwest
* Fish cultures and tribal interests
* Case studies
* Facility tours
Registration is free for those who register by July 23. On-site
registration will cost $50. Contact Joan Million at 509-335-2910. The short
course is sponsored by WSU, the Kellogg Foundation, the University of Idaho
and the Northwest Indian College. Information is available from Shulin Chen,
WSU, 509-335-3741 or Ernie Brannon 208-885-5830.
This and other news releases from the WSU College of Agriculture and Home
Economics are available on the World Wide Web site. The URL is:
http://cahenews.wsu.edu/. Need an expert?
CONTACT: Terence L. Day, of Washington State University, 509-335-2806, or
home, 509-334-1619, or terence@wsu.edu.
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Subject: Re: UVI Short Course
From: "Charlie Shultz"
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 11:18:57 PDT
Victoria,
Thanks for the positive comments. We all enjoyed the class attendees as
much as they enjoyed the instructors.
One of the most enjoyable times of the week (for me) was the group lunch on
the final day of class. We all ate basil pesto (aquaponic basil, of
course), salad (aquaponic lettuce, of course), "johnny cakes", and tilapia
(fillets and whole). To complement the meal, Victoria shared her wonderful
tilapia ceviche (seviche or cebiche).
Victoria, could you please share the recipe with all of us here on the list?
(When that jet-lag subsides, of course).
Thanks in advance,
Charlie
-UVI Water Quality Analyst
>From: "vpage"
>Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 08:09:27 -0600
>I was going to wait and do the course justice when my jet lag wore >off but
>here goes..
>outstanding.
>We looked at every aspect of aquaponics and learned some very good >and
>hard
>won science. The aquaponics group is generous with their information >and
>time. They were long days and I am sure they were glad to see the >back of
>us. Everyone was done in from work and fun.
>I am always interested in the mix of people that this work brings
> >together.
>Our class will stay in touch and continue to share information.
>I know that Jim was disappointed that the time ran out,as he has much >more
>information to convey. He is like the minister of aquaponics and he >is on
>a
>mission. The world is better off because of his work.
>V :}
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Subject: Re: Status report on Aquaponics Workshop
From: "vpage"
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 12:52:03 -0600
>Just thought I would clarify that this message was a report on the recent
>aquaponics workshop at the University of the Virgin Islands, hosted by Dr.
>James Rakocy. Glad to hear it went well, and look forward to other's
comments.
Ron,
A less jet lagged response to your question:
Dr. Rakocy has been working for 18 years to develop the most efficient and
simple method of raising tilapia and using the waste water as a nutrient
solution for plant growth. This is critical to the islands where he lives
and to other parts of the tropical world as, clean water is scarce, food is
often imported and expensive and local people are dependent upon outsiders
for their nutrition.
One of his current lettuce and tilapia operations works with one pump and
one blower. The fish stocking densities of his recirc system far exceed
those of pond operations which are the method of choice right now in many
parts of the world. The biofilter is the lettuce. Beyond that, the isolated
sludge is being used in land based plant growth trials with impressive
success. That is no surprise to people who compost .
Dr. Rakocy and his three very learned and hard working assistants ( Charley,
Don and John-all published)were with the class virtually all day. We spent
the mornings in classroom and the afternoons in the field performing hands
on work.
Most of Dr. Rakocy's work is published, for those of us who want to become
better informed about the details of aquaponics.
The revenues of an operation that includes plants as a biofilter can, if
managed properly, exceed those of a production that is purely aquacultural.
It sometimes takes a different type of thinker to see the value of waste and
as classmate Mark said, "We have to stop calling it waste."
What seemed important to me, in the less tropical part of the world, is that
the principles are universally applicable. Aquaculturists must move to the
next level of thinking, not only about our business reality as tilpia prices
wax and wane, but also our environmental responsibility. Completely closed
loop productions are not only possible but also financially sensible and
environmentally responsible.
This is of course my interpretation and each person learned what they needed
to learn.
It will be interesting to me to hear other perspectives. It is doubtless
that a very dedicated group of people are now added to this chat group.
Thanks for that opportunity as well to the volunteers who work the
electronic miracle.
I would recommend the course and the setting to anyone who has an interest
in aquaponics or sustainable agriculture.
Thanks to the UVI for making this course available as well.
Victoria
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Subject: Re: UVI Short Course
From: "vpage"
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 13:06:13 -0600
-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie Shultz
To: aquaponics@townsqr.com
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: UVI Short Course
>Victoria,
>
>One of the most enjoyable times of the week (for me) was the group lunch on
>the final day of class. We all ate basil pesto (aquaponic basil, of
>course), salad (aquaponic lettuce, of course), "johnny cakes", and tilapia
>(fillets and whole). To complement the meal, Victoria shared her wonderful
>tilapia ceviche (seviche or cebiche).
>
Hello Charlie :}
Tilpia fillets cut into 1/2 pieces
fresh lime juice just enough to coat the fish (one lime will probably work
for two fish)
fresh cilantro to taste-finely chopped (we tried Carole's Spanish Cilantro
and it was the best I have tasted)
rock salt-to taste
finely chopped garlic-optional
finely chopped fresh tomaotes -optional
stir lime juice into fish and let marinate for about 1/2 hour
fish will change from opaque to white as it is becoming pickled-stir often
add salt about 5 minutes before serving
drain lime juice if there is too much liquid
add other ingredients just when serving
Outsanding on crackers!! ><>
There are as many ceviche recipes as there are households. Let's hear some
others...
Charlie did you get the clothes that were to be returned to Carole?
Regards Victoria
>
>
>______________________________________________________
>Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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Subject: RE: WSU Aquaculture Short Course Offered
From: "Ronald W. Brooks"
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 15:23:17 -0400
the attachment did not come through.
Ron
The One Who Walks Two Paths
ICQ 44271371
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-> From: aquaponics
-> [mailto:aquaponics]On Behalf Of Sunpeer
-> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 1:31 PM
-> To: aquaponics@townsqr.com
-> Subject: Fwd: WSU Aquaculture Short Course Offered
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-> If you didnt get enough at UVI:
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Subject: CD-ROM reference on desert plants
From: "TGTX"
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 20:29:02 -0500
I think Uwe and others have expressed interest in desert landscaping =
plants and the like. Perhaps there is an aquaponics/ water reuse =
dimension to the following resource material:
Desert Blooms: A SunScape Guide to Plants for a Water Scarce Region is a =
CD intended to help gardeners in the area around El Paso design =
landscapes with desert plants.
Desert Blooms can be ordered by call the Water Conservation Department =
of El Paso Water Utilities at 915 594-5508 or by e-mail to =
ajpadilla@epwu.org. Retail price is $12.00 plus tax, shipping, and =
handling. Available through libraries as well.
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Subject: On-Site Septic Treatment, Irrigation
From: "TGTX"
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 21:02:46 -0500
Jorge, and others interested in greywater/irrigation applications:
Here are some references I thought you find useful exploring:
The source is a little blurb from "Texas Water Savers", a newsletter of =
the Texas Water Resources Institute, Vol. 5, No. 1, Winter 1998:
Texas On-Site Insights newsletter is published by the Texas Water =
Resources Institute, phone (409) 845-1851. Full-text newsletter =
articles and photos are posted on web site http://twri.tamu.edu. The =
Texas On-site Wastewater Research Treatment Council web site is =
http://towtrc.tamu.edu,=20
"Constructed Wetlands for On-Site Septic Treatment: A Guide in Selecting =
Aquatic Plans for Low Maintenance Micro-Wetlands, Pineywoods Resource =
Conservation and Development", US Department of Agriculture's East Texas =
Plant Materials Center and the Forest Resources Institute. Single =
printed copies available from the Pineywoods Resource Conservation and =
Development, phone (409) 568-0414. Additional copies are $1.00 each. =20
Also available at =
http://Plant-Materials.nrcs.usda.gov:90/pmc/ETPMC/etbrconwet.html
"On Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Constructed Wetlands", =
downloadable from http://agpublications.tamu.edu/pubs/ewaste.
"Wastewater Wetlands and Man-Made Marshes, (showcasing rock-and-reed =
filters), videotapes, and the The New Garden Journal, The New Garden, =
P.O. Box 6 121, San Antonio, TX 78209.
The City of Austin Water Resources Inititiative has an extensive =
collection of fact sheets on on-site disposal systems, a map of general =
land types in the Austin area, a basic flowchart with steps for =
selecting an on-site wastewater treatment system, and a list of =
frequently asked questions, all accessible from =
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/wri/altern.html
A little heavy on the Texas self-promotion angle, but I hope these =
references can work for you.
Tedzo. =20
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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