Basement Aquaponics

[Vodin]

Does overusing a specific pesticide make the pest more resilient or immune?

I would guess immune. The thing is you don't want to introduce it to the fish. If its bad for you its not good for the fish.



bacpacker

I am not fond of fish either. I choose Tilapia because they have near no fishy taste. (If they are raised in a good environment)
Channel Catfish will go into my outdoor pond since they can endure the temp swings of Colorado. Tialapia die at 55F or lower.

I am doing what I can to reduce what has, is and will be incoming due to the economical issues going on.

If I can supply food I wont need to buy it. I use heirloom seeds so don't need to worry about GMO issues. And it also offers a mental moment B)

[helomech]

Does overusing a specific pesticide make the pest more resilient or immune?

They can't get immune to DE, it works by dehydrating them.

[Metrocruiser]

Oh nice!! Going to.look into this stuff

[ladyhk13]

They can't get immune to DE, it works by dehydrating them.

Isn't DE a form of glasslike substance? When they eat it it shreds their insides?

[FL-Jeeper]

Isn't DE a form of glasslike substance? When they eat it it shreds their insides?

From what I understand, it is not eaten by the bug, rather it is so microscopic it gets into the soft joints of the exoskeleton and desicates them from the inside out.

[Vodin]

FL-Jeeper is correct. Insects with an ex-skeleton have cracks where DE can insert in between their plates. It creates incisions and they bleed out. DE dissolves when liquid is introduced. So when you apply it to your garden it will kill whatever touches it that has an ex-skeleton. But when it rains it washes away. It looks and feel like Talcum powder.

[helomech]

http://www.earthworkshealth.com/orga...st-control.php


Diatomaceous Earth is a natural, organic garden pest control and household insect killer. Diatomaceous Earth kills by physical action, not chemical. It is safe for pets and people. The tiny diatoms scratch off the insect's waxy coating, and dehydrate it. DE kills spiders, roaches, silverfish, ants, fire ants, carpenter ants, bedbugs, lice, mites, earwigs, flies, fleas, box elder bugs, crabs(std), pubic and hair lice, scorpions, crickets and harmful insects. Diatomaceous Earth is used in the home, yard, animal housing, etc. Sprinkle a 2 inch wide border around the foundation of your house to stop insects from entering.

[Vodin]

Seems that I set up a thread a few years ago. I propose this. Since I am starting the 5th crop now in the basement system it all starts over. So...


Aquaponics= Water, Fish, Plants, Water Pumps, Air Pumps, Water Heaters and Electricity.

Aquaponics Input= Water, Fish Food, Electricity and your time.

Aquaponics Output= Fresh Fish and plants to eat.

It can be done on a really small scale.

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And can grow as big as you wish it to. Any method will produce more than you would expect.

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[jamesneuen]

I like it. I'll have to read this

[Vodin]

The pictures above was when I started in my office using a 55 gallon barrel. Pumpkins, tomatoes, herbs and cucumbers were the first attempt

Tomatoes are simple to grow indoors.



Growing pumpkins indoors was the easy part. I then learned about pollination.

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These are just some of the possibilities with an indoor system. Did I mention this was grown in the middle of a Colorado winter?

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If you look out of the window that is snow on the ground.

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What questions do you have. If you going to become involved with anything always ask questions 1st.