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| Author: | Henrymac [ Mar 13th, '13, 10:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Why Aquaponics? |
So I know aquaponics is exciting and addictive, but why did you get started with AP? For me, politics played a key role. I see the economy going nowhere. Inflation is present in fuel and food! When I came across AP, it was like a sign from GOD! I want to be prepared for bad times ahead. So did you think about that when you started? 
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| Author: | mattyoga [ Mar 13th, '13, 10:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why Aquaponics? |
I started cos I was jacked off with trying to grow veggies in a beach with arid climate! |
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| Author: | Jislizard [ Mar 13th, '13, 10:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why Aquaponics? |
I think when the bad times ahead hit you better have a good supply of fish food on hand. I like aquaponics but the reliance on electricity and a constant supply of fish food has put me off starting anything as a measure against SHTF. I would like to take it up in order to produce some food less saturated in pesticides and fertilisers though. |
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| Author: | longnt [ Mar 13th, '13, 11:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why Aquaponics? |
I start AP because I have water restriction in my state (was lifted) and I want to grow fish but I don't have a the land to make a big pond. Now I became additive, always busy with the system to improve here, expand there...  Cheers, Long. |
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| Author: | jamesvs400 [ Mar 13th, '13, 11:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why Aquaponics? |
it all started as a love for fancy lettuce and a hate for sand! so i started growing hydroponic lettuce which was very good however there is the issue of cost for food. i made a very small system and it was costing $2-$5 a week in fertilizer for a few lettuces & a tomato plant! my aquaponics system is too small at the moment to grow lettuce as it has too much stuff in it as it is. also i have to do some redesigning when i get the space. (buy a house) seamed like fun at the time. then the cabbage moths came! dun dun dun!!!! |
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| Author: | Jake [ Mar 14th, '13, 02:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why Aquaponics? |
I liked gardening, but would always have trouble keeping the plants watered in summer. I also wanted to grow some protein, but was not quite ready for chickens. AP solves both needs! Plus, I like having some degree of self-sufficiency as a matter of principle. I'm not aiming to fill all my food requirements at the moment, but it's nice to at least pick a killer salad every few days. |
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| Author: | Henrymac [ Mar 14th, '13, 05:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why Aquaponics? |
Yes, self sufficiency was a big part of my reason also. I also hope to start raising rabbits for meat by next winter. I'm afraid chickens might disturb the neighbors! 
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