My name is Tom and I am originally from South Jersey and moved to Pinellas Park FL 5 years ago..I am new to the aspect of growing plants in water and not using soil. I started my system about 2 weeks ago using a 55 gal drum as the fish tank until I am able to get my 250 gal pond set up...the plant beds are 2 halves of a 55 gal drum that has sponge blocks at the base and covered over with river rock,crushed shells, and pebble stones….the fish I am using are goldfish and also crayfish...the plants I have added to the system are the following: tomatoes, cucumbers, okara,lettuce ,peppers,greenbeans,mint and parsley. Also added a aloe plant ,elephant ear and guava plant.. So far the system is balanced..mint has already started forming roots as it was a clipping off my mint plant in one of my raised beds...i will add pictures soon as I am trying to navigate through this site...look forward to meeting and chatting with new friends around globe...good luck to all as this is an awesome way to grow plants ...
im here for guidance since most of you are the experts ...
