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Murray replied to a thread Murray cod in Adelaide summer? in Fish

Murray Cod will have a growth squirt at about 9 months old. You will be pleasantly surprised. They are a wonderful fish.

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18th May 2013, 05:52

Murray started a thread Going to Casablanca - Will Humphrey meet me at the airport ? in Notice Board

This coming Tuesday 21 May I will be leaving for Morocco north Africa to conduct an Aquaponics training seminar. It is going to be most exciting to...

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18th May 2013, 05:49

Murray replied to a thread Lettuce / cabbage Density Floating Raft in Commercial Systems

200mm but a lot depends on variety grown. Cabbage get very heavy and big, so need more space than lettuce. Better grown in gravel for that...

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18th May 2013, 05:46

Murray replied to a thread Aquaponics doesnt work . in Introductions

H JP, Welcome and I hope we see lots of photos of your progress. Start your own thread in the DIY section and post as hard as you wish. Ap is...

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17th May 2013, 18:39

Murray replied to a thread Aeroaquaponics in New Aquaponics systems - DIY

Excellent Proto. Very nice layout, very attractive. Where is the fish tank?

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17th May 2013, 14:28

Murray replied to a thread Maxicrop and DARK water in New Aquaponics systems - DIY

It will clear up over time. Can't do any harm so long as not overused.

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17th May 2013, 14:24

Murray replied to a thread PM's in Forum Issues

Not that I know of ....There may be a way, never bothered to look into it. If you think it is important I will see what can be done.

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16th May 2013, 09:47

Murray replied to a thread Salt bath for fingerlings in Fish

Have not done that with Trout. Someone who keeps trout may be able to give some advices. Personally, if they have arrived healthy and well leave...

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16th May 2013, 09:45

Murray replied to a thread Filter Fabulous. in Filters - How to build - What type -

90mm pipe is good coming from the FT to a swirl filter or similar then onto the sump or beds depending on your design. Here are some shots of a new...

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14th May 2013, 13:15

Murray replied to a thread If At First You Don't Succeed.....Adapt! in New Aquaponics systems - DIY

Good one Sam, bit of the old persistance pays off in the end. Glad you got it working.

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13th May 2013, 21:23

Murray replied to a thread First-timer IBC in the desert in New Aquaponics systems - DIY

I have an associate who is there right now. Has gone to the said address several times in the last two weeks. No body there. No sign of an...

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13th May 2013, 14:06

Murray replied to a thread Wicking beds just to clean up a few myths in Gardening Discussion - Other gardening systems.

My recent trip to India has highlighted just that. I was told there was mains power at the village, but when I arrived I found that it ran past the...

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13th May 2013, 11:43

Murray replied to a thread Wicking beds just to clean up a few myths in Gardening Discussion - Other gardening systems.

Hi Gratilla, Wicking beds are truly wonderful, but I would hardly describe Aquaponics as "trivial"

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13th May 2013, 10:40

Murray replied to a thread With sponge or without sponge in General Aquaponics discussion - Aquaponics system location map.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing one of my Maximus kits that has been running for around 3 years (not sure exactly how old unless I look up the...

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13th May 2013, 09:12

Murray replied to a thread Problem with NEW Jebao CMm 10,000l/h wet/dry eco pump in Equipment

Sorry Trouthead, Sounds like the pump manufacturers tell little porky pies. It is hard to find a good pump. We have tested dozens over the last...

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12th May 2013, 15:27

Murray replied to a thread IBC system for sale with or without shadehouse in For sale - Lost - Found - Wanted - and such stuff.

A really good setup. Grab this one if you are in the market for a AP system.

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12th May 2013, 14:48

Murray replied to a thread are these levels correct? in Water Chemistry

Hi Rafa, photos must be attached while in Advanced mode or they don't show up unfortunately; Love to see the photos.

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12th May 2013, 07:57

Murray replied to a thread Pump info needed, style, size etc in Equipment

At least the size per hour of your fish tank, so in your case a pump of at least 300 gph....but whatever you think you need go one size bigger.

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12th May 2013, 07:55

Murray replied to a thread are these levels correct? in Water Chemistry

It will take time for the nitrates to build up again. Be patient.

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12th May 2013, 07:25

Murray replied to a thread Problem with NEW Jebao CMm 10,000l/h wet/dry eco pump in Equipment

You have restricted the flow and therefore used up "head" "Head" or pumping capacity is used up by pipe friction as well as actual height. Some...

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11th May 2013, 21:09

Murray replied to a thread With sponge or without sponge in General Aquaponics discussion - Aquaponics system location map.

Take the spounge out / off. They are a pain in the neck.

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10th May 2013, 23:05

Murray replied to a thread Aquaponics for Profit in Commercial Systems

Sorry, it will be a little while yet. Still some more filming to be included. Hopefully not much longer. Thanks for your interest.

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9th May 2013, 13:56

Murray replied to a thread Making a Swirl filter in Equipment

Yep, that could work, but in your tank how would you get the sand out later. Just leave it there. I would use plaster of paris over some sand and...

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8th May 2013, 14:34

Murray replied to a thread A system for the home and the local Markets in New Aquaponics systems - DIY

Get them before they are all gone.

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8th May 2013, 03:42

Murray replied to a thread iPhone 4 in Lounge Area

I have a iPhone 4 since they came out. Great phone, never missed a call.....Whistling unless the call is from one of those who call and want to...

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8th May 2013, 03:39

Murray replied to a thread Off Grid TotePonics system - input requested in TotePonics - IBC - CHOP Systems

We are upgrading to 5kw before the June 30 deadline to keep our 44 cents rebate. It will offset the running costs a fair bit. Stand alone is a...

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8th May 2013, 03:32

Murray replied to a thread How much aeration do I need? in Equipment

Good point Iain. Some guys just love to tinker. It really isn't all that complicated.....:)

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8th May 2013, 03:26

Murray replied to a thread My fish are dying! in Fish

Sorry to hear that Mike. Salt treatment will arrest the problem but perhaps may not save some fish that are too far gone. Expect that some may still...

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8th May 2013, 03:22

Murray replied to a thread Worms - In aquaponics - how useful ? in Aquaponics Ideas

Worms....the Aquaponics secret weapon!

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8th May 2013, 03:19

Murray replied to a thread Making a Swirl filter in Equipment

Tony, unless you put a really steep cone in it there will not be that much difference. That is a bargain. Good score mate. Just drain out of the...

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