BlogHide Resteemsrobbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics Tech#6 PUMPSA friend of mine @makinstuff has built his first aquaponics system and the subject came up about pump sizes. If your new to aquaponics you may not think much about the pump you buy to run the…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics Calcium CarbonateYesterday, during the radio show, it became obvious from the comments that there were a good many differing ideas about calcium carbonate being used in aquaponics. Admittedly, I certainly don't…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics and catsHumm... probably dreaming about that ball of string... Yeah right.. I keep Mr. Harley around to catch mice in the green house. Those jokers will steal your fish food and get absolutely huge if…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics GREENS?Hello all, I just wanted to throw this post out there because I was recently told that aquaponics is only good for growing greens. Sure some things grow faster and better than others. Melons for…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponic Super FoodsGreens greens and more greens. This is my aquaponics Kale bed. Kale is considered a super food. High Alkalinity, and mineral rich. Most of the modern candida, yeast, and other nasties feed and…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoSurviving and thriving in WinterLast winter was a challenge but once we got established, we had no problem keeping everything going. Here are some images. With a little effort you can go…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoUrbanite BuildIn about 2 weeks Greg aka #makinstuff and I will build and document the Urbanite starter aquaponics system. We will give you all the juicy stuff you need to know. these are all 3d…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics Tips #2Quick Tip #2 Use Calcium Carbonate to buffer your pH. Add a cup of calcium carbonate if your system pH drops below 7. The calcium will slowly dissolve into the water and prevent the dreaded…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics tech#5 Water Chemisty part 2Low pH in aquaponics. pH effect on nutrient absorption Plants use carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from the air, soil, (or in our case grow bed media) and water to make simple foods that they…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquapononics tech#4 Water Chemisty part 1pH in aquaponic systems #1 pH is one of the first things we need to understand. We need to know how pH affects our system and how our system affects pH. Let me explain what that means.What does…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoauaponics tech#3 Nitrogen cycle part 2Fixation: Nitrogen can be absorbed or converted directly from the atmosphere. The air we breath is predominately Nitrogen not oxygen. Fixation occurs primarily from either commercial fertilizers…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics Tech#2 Nitrogen Cycle part 1UNDERSTANDING THE NITROGEN CYCLE Symbiosis, The foundation on which everything is built. Aquaponics would not be possible without the symbiotic relationship of every component involved. The…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics The UrbaniteHere is a little system I designed for urban areas.. I call it the urbanite.. This image is a 3d model I created for illustration purposes, I will take some pics of the real thing later this…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years ago50 gallon aquarium outfitted for aquaponicsbulkhead fitting in a 50 gallon aquariumrobbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics tech #1Hey all, figured I would see if I could put something useful out there. This is one of the first things many aquaponic builders get hung up on. Sometimes even experienced aquaponics builders find…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoFingerling tanksHere is a couple of my fingerling tanks. These fish are all in the larger tanks now. The 50 gallon aquariums are tied directly into the aquaponics system.. As you can see they are thriving and the…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoaquaponics tips #1Here is a quick tip for anyone out there. Install a clay pot in your grow bed right where the water comes into the bed. Why do this? it provides a mixing place for you to add things like…robbieolson (41)in aquaponics • 6 years agoAquaponics Setup and System DesignHi, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Robbie Olson. I am new to the Steem community so please bear with me as I learn the ropes. In 2008 I walked away from a home building career and have…
