Aquaponics Working Group

Science
#1

I would like to setup an aquaponics working group to really dive into the scope of projects, activities and classes that can come out of the aquaponics.

I would like this group to meet once a week and I would like to attract engineers, horticulturists, cooks and hobbyists. For those interested, when would you be able to meet?

I’m looking at keeping the automation project going. I have the skeleton of web based control for regulating the lights, pump and taking inputs on the sensors.

I also want to get some gardeners involved in the project. A class on gardening best practices would go a long way, as well as a class on fish care.

Post if you’re interested and when you would like to meet.

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#2

I’m interested. I’ll be up at the space late tonight if you’d like to get an early start on this.

#3

I’ve seen various aquaponic and aquaponic type projects, such as vertical gardens that are simple to make, mainly PVC/ABS plastic types. Maybe we could have a class build/session where the theory of A-P is gone over, key compoents etc. then sohow some simple type systems folks can build for use at home.

#4

I like the idea of aquaponics & aeroponics. I wish I had the space to build & put that’s stuff & grow my own herbs & veggies.

#5

Here’s some ideas for patio back yard types we could build in a class:

vertical aquaponic veggie & fish farm for small yards & houses
Vertical Aquaponic Garden
Easy Aquaponics from “mostly” re-purposed materials
This one I like: aquaponics

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#6

I am definitely attending any of these classes that I can. Since I saw the video below, I have had day dreams of building something similar to this:

Short version

Comprehensive version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5zP4WPgcqY

Yes, it is amazing. … And tilapias are awesome!

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#7

I found out this week that my old college has an aquaponics set-up. If I plan a field trip how many of y’all would be interested? (I need an idea of how many people are gonna show up).

#8

At traders village, buying plants N stuff…

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#9

Great ideas so far. However the intent of this post was to start organizing a working group. When is a good time for everyone to meet to discuss these awesome ideas further and start working on projects?

#10

In a couple of hours? Heather and I bought rosemary, mint, and aloe vera to install in the aquaponics system.

#11

Ya’ll can take over the plot I reserved for a scorpion pepper plant. My two seedlings died.

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#12

I think this would be a great SIG under the Auspices of Science Committee. I just threw out the above examples of some projects that Science could sponsor as project classes and get more active participation. I keep telling myself “This next spring I’m going to do these vertical gardens” .… I’m sure there are others that fall into this.

But there is much I need to learn about aqua/hydroponics. My thinking is a knowledge and projects we do would be a great start.

#13

FYI - Different subject for Science. Picked up the Vacuum pump for the N-laserthat I discussed about at last meeting.

#14

Unfortunately, the laser was removed by one of the main N-laser builders. The vacuum pump will definitely find other great uses.

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#15

Thanks for the update - I’ve got some projects at home I’ll use playing with it. ALready in car, its raining and I don’t feel like getting wet bring it back in.

#16

Does that mean, you will not bring it to Science then? :pensive:

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#17

If Science has a need for a project I’ll bring it, but if there isn’t an identified need I’ll keep it at home - but it’ll be back at my home in Arlington and not at sister’s up in OK.

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#18

If science is interested in Vacuum pumps and related technology, @fredmiller from this discussion;
https://talk.dallasmakerspace.org/t/a-treasure-trove-of-maker-goodmess/6288/24 had a number of the pumps along with other related vacuum equipment. Well worth going there and checking it out.

#19

Maybe Science Committee should make a trip to future project supplies.

#20

Interesting post, Photomancer.

I will get with the Science chair, and others actively involved with the committee to explore this idea.

Thank you @wardson for the heads up.

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