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Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-11-15, 07:58 AM
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I always use black or blue for my containers. The...

I always use black or blue for my containers. The only exception is media beds, which only need to be opaque.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-10-15, 06:24 PM
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I built a hoop-style greenhouse around 15 years...

I built a hoop-style greenhouse around 15 years ago. 10 x 12 concrete slab, cinder blocks 3 courses high, 2 by whatever fit over top of the cinder blocks, yellawood. Cap board secured with j-hooks...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-05-15, 10:44 AM
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Posted By jeff5may
I always run media bed type systems. If a pump...

I always run media bed type systems. If a pump goes out or for some reason flow is lost, the nft and dwc systems tend to kill your plants. The media is cheap insurance against short term failures. It...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 12-29-14, 12:47 AM
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Posted By jeff5may
I tossed a simple system together on the back...

I tossed a simple system together on the back porch this year. It consisted of the following:

1. An old kitchen table that had been replaced and moved out on the porch to die
2. A few "window...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 12-28-14, 07:15 PM
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Posted By jeff5may
In a sterile, feed-tank or ratio-injector type...

In a sterile, feed-tank or ratio-injector type setup, yes. These setups typically drain to waste. The dripper emitter / spaghetti tube / micro mister / aquarium air hose type water delivery devices...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 12-28-14, 02:10 PM
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Posted By jeff5may
Daox, have you experimented around with...

Daox, have you experimented around with hydroponic systems before?

If so, the aquaponic cycle will not require such a steep learning curve. The addition of the fish into the system actually...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 12-23-14, 10:56 AM
Replies: 36
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Posted By jeff5may
I have done it in the past. It is pretty simple...

I have done it in the past. It is pretty simple to set up and run. The main issue with the systems is keeping the water in balance. Even that aspect is no more complicated than maintaining a swimming...
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