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I’d like to preface this post by saying that if these issues have been dealt with before or the solutions appear to be self-evident, please bear in mind I lived through the 1960’s. I think that says it all.
I am working from the ”new” 3-plant airlift sytem pdf file. I am in the process of assembling [...]

Video of child’s aquaponic windowfarm

This is a summary of our build and experience so far.
Our window frame measures 75” x 31” so we thought two columns with five rows (ten containers total) would work well. We decided to use the recommended 1.5 liter water bottles for the containers, but instead of cutting one outlet per bottle, we decided to [...]

Okay, here’s a hint at what my little vertical patch will look like.  If I get all the glueing right…

A slightly different approach, one that will need only one straight piece of tubing from the pump to the top (bottom left to top left), and has a built-in reservoir.
The upper floors (3) are 63mm PVC-U, [...]

I have been wanting to make a window farm for several months now, but I have some cash from a recent birthday, and I have decided to make an air lift system.
Got the tubing, zip ties, dowels and and tape for my first 3 plant air-lift system last night. Unfortunately, Menards didn’t have reinforced tubing [...]

Hydroponic Supply Stores
For materials such as:

Pumps
3″ Diameter Net Cups
Compost Sponges
Plants (or seeds!)
Clay Pebbles
Nutrient Solution

Homebrew Too (local)
14649 Horace Harding Expy
Flushing, NY 11367-1243
(718) 762-8880
New York Hydroponic Inc (local)
495 9th Ave
New York, NY 10018-4132
(212) 695-5768
nychydro.com
Home Harvest (online source)
http://www.homeharvest.com/
Hardware Supply Stores

For materials such as:

String or Fishing Line
Nails, Screws, hooks
Duct Tape, Paint or Thick Fabric
Tubing

Home Depot
28 W 23rd St [...]