# Lounge **URL:** https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/c/lounge/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Introduction Lucie thiao](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-lucie-thiao/3191)
**Author:** [@Lujack](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Lujack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-lucie-thiao/3191 "2023-05-18T18:13:09Z")
Hello team. I am Lucie Thiao from Sénégal (west Africa),. I am passioned by Aquaponics. in 2022, I have starting the adventure with a little Aquaponics système at home. And actualy, I am building a commercial aquaponics … --- ## [Just finished setting up our two greenhouses](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/just-finished-setting-up-our-two-greenhouses/2602)
**Author:** [@romor001](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/romor001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:04am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/just-finished-setting-up-our-two-greenhouses/2602 "2023-05-10T07:04:26Z")
In Dortmund/Germany we just finished setting up our two 200m² research greenhouses after a mindnumbing grind for getting the required building permit. We are located on a former coking plant and had (and have) to remedy … --- ## [Using sludge for fertilizer](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/using-sludge-for-fertilizer/2752)
**Author:** [@captrquig](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/captrquig)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/using-sludge-for-fertilizer/2752 "2023-04-22T23:43:58Z")
I am looking for information on using sludge as a fertilizer on pastures. My thoughts are that it would be applied as a liquid’ --- ## [Introduction-Marsha Tobisch](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-marsha-tobisch/3153)
**Author:** [@MarshaTobisch](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/MarshaTobisch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 3:02am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-marsha-tobisch/3153 "2023-04-19T03:02:41Z")
Hi all, my name is Marsha Tobisch. Just joined AA. I hail from Alberta Canada. I have a passion for Aquaponics and want to start my own system. I have read two books and watched lots of online videos and can’t wait t… --- ## [Introduction - Anıl Tellbüscher](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-anil-tellbuscher/2589)
**Author:** [@AnTell](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/AnTell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-anil-tellbuscher/2589 "2023-03-29T12:31:38Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Anıl and I am Ph.D. student at the University of South Bohemia in the Czech Republic. I have a background in water treatment and aquaculture and ended up in aquaponics by coincidence - it is a… --- ## [Upcoming project in sub Sahara countries](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/upcoming-project-in-sub-sahara-countries/2741)
**Author:** [@romor001](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/romor001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/upcoming-project-in-sub-sahara-countries/2741 "2023-03-11T00:30:16Z")
Just a short message to convey the good news: Our project proposal on a Horizon Europe call was accepted. The INCiTiS-Food project, lead by TU München and BW Uni, aims to develop low tech hydroponic and aquaponic systems… --- ## [The Role of Aquaponics in the Greater Picture of Agriculture](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/the-role-of-aquaponics-in-the-greater-picture-of-agriculture/1314)
**Author:** [@jon](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/jon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/the-role-of-aquaponics-in-the-greater-picture-of-agriculture/1314 "2023-02-27T13:35:48Z")
I would love to hear what your thoughts are on the role of aquaponics and how it fits in the larger picture of agriculture, soil farming, next gen urban farming, value chain, etc. --- ## [Tips for a newbie](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/tips-for-a-newbie/2276)
**Author:** [@brandons](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/brandons)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/tips-for-a-newbie/2276 "2023-02-27T13:14:48Z")
Hi everyone I’m new to AA in the process of building my first RAS system using (2) 55 gal drums. I will be stocking with channel catfish in the next couple of weeks. I will also be adding a dwc trough/bed as more project… --- ## [Introducing NjordFrey - Help vote for us](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introducing-njordfrey-help-vote-for-us/3059)
**Author:** [@larshededam](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/larshededam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introducing-njordfrey-help-vote-for-us/3059 "2023-02-23T07:56:31Z")
Hi colleagues I want to introduce my company NjordFrey to all of you. I have been working on this project the past 6 years in Rwanda, East Africa, and since 2018 my co-founder and I started NjordFrey. We want to bring … --- ## [Hello from New Mexico](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/hello-from-new-mexico/3046)
**Author:** [@Aaron.Blount](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Aaron.Blount)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/hello-from-new-mexico/3046 "2023-02-15T18:00:35Z")
Hello everyone. My name is Aaron Blount. I currently have a small system running in my back yard that I built April 2022. It’s been going pretty great, except for the mess up with the plumbing on my yard hose which is h… --- ## [Introduction - mmgb](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mmgb/3031)
**Author:** [@mmgb](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/mmgb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 5:45am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mmgb/3031 "2023-01-24T05:45:33Z")
Hello all. I am Mohammadmehdi Ghojehbeig (mmgb) second-year master’s student at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. I started my study in biosystems engineering and now I am working on my thesis which is about aqu… --- ## [Introduction - Neith](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-neith/2879)
**Author:** [@nglittle](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/nglittle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-neith/2879 "2022-10-13T20:30:06Z")
Thank you for the warm welcome! My name is Neith Little. I work for University of Maryland Extension. I joined at the recommendation of my colleague, Jose-Luis Izursa. I look forward to learning more and hope to use wha… --- ## [Aquaponic Greenhouse](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/aquaponic-greenhouse/1899)
**Author:** [@Sanyika](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Sanyika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/aquaponic-greenhouse/1899 "2022-08-30T03:56:36Z")
Hi, Thank you for accepting to be part of this community. Please replace my name to Pozna ( it’s not Poxna, I may made the mistake ).Thanks So, I am just building a hydroponic system greenhouse also i will continue to … --- ## [Introduction Ammar HDAIFEH](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-ammar-hdaifeh/2808)
**Author:** [@Hdaifeh](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Hdaifeh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-ammar-hdaifeh/2808 "2022-08-08T12:19:35Z")
Hello, nice to meet you all … my name is Ammor from Syria , Based in France … i have done research related to Aquaponics system ; analysis of sustainability assessment of commercial aquaponics farm in France (Case study)… --- ## [Introduction - Tal](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-tal/2763)
**Author:** [@tal](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/tal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-tal/2763 "2022-07-11T14:19:05Z")
Hi all. I’m Tal, maintenance industrial engineer.New in AA. I’m interested in Aquaponics - Aquaculture. I’ve a challenge for one project: implementinng a new full aquaponic & aquaculture system. If someone from here … --- ## [Korea Aquaponics Business Benchmarking 1](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/korea-aquaponics-business-benchmarking-1/2755)
**Author:** [@socialaqua](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/socialaqua)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/korea-aquaponics-business-benchmarking-1/2755 "2022-07-06T15:55:56Z")
Just posted and article related to Korea Aquaponics BM on Linkedin. Cheers~! --- ## [Introduction - Mark Austin](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mark-austin/2299)
**Author:** [@AquaMac](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/AquaMac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mark-austin/2299 "2022-03-28T16:56:01Z")
Hi Pureganic Peeps!!! My name is Mark Austin. I wanted to take the time to introduce myself to the Aquaponics Association Community. Aquaponics is heading in the right direction and I want to contribute to its momentum … --- ## [Introduction - James Carter (sorry its a long one!)](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-james-carter-sorry-its-a-long-one/2419)
**Author:** [@Roots](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Roots)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-james-carter-sorry-its-a-long-one/2419 "2022-01-30T15:13:31Z")
Hello everyone! My name is James, and I am really excited to have found this group and Aquaponics! My journey started just over a year ago when I was looking for a growing solution for our new farm. We live in the Algar… --- ## [Introduction - Philip Austin](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-philip-austin/2342)
**Author:** [@Philip](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Philip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 9:06am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-philip-austin/2342 "2021-12-06T09:06:37Z")
Hi everyone I am Philip Austin - I am a South African, living in Cape Town. I am a Director and Founder of http://www.asa.casa/. We are a social enterprise focusing on improving the world through multiple elements of t… --- ## [Introduction -Mondora Tingle](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mondora-tingle/2272)
**Author:** [@mondoraii](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/mondoraii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mondora-tingle/2272 "2021-11-16T13:19:01Z")
Hello Everyone! Thank you for allowing me to join AA. My name is Mondora Tingle I and reside in Dayton, Ohio. I have been very interested in Aquaponics for several years, and have sought all avenues at my disposal to con… --- ## [Hyperlocal Farming / Distributed Computing](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/hyperlocal-farming-distributed-computing/2191)
**Author:** [@Pluckit](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Pluckit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 11:24am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/hyperlocal-farming-distributed-computing/2191 "2021-10-29T11:24:36Z")
Every LED pixel receives power. Yes - each pixel is powered. And it shows - pun intended. :slight\_smile: Engineering has a way of hiding the unpleasant. Sometimes it flows over to the magic too. That’s why we aquaponic… --- ## [Introduction - Ingersoll Rand PST Venture](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-ingersoll-rand-pst-venture/1936)
**Author:** [@emrahercan](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/emrahercan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-ingersoll-rand-pst-venture/1936 "2021-09-20T12:20:19Z")
Hello everyone - My name is Emrah Ercan and I am the GM for our newly founded Venture arm at Ingersoll Rand to provide technology and services to the Aquaponics market. We would like to learn from end-users and provide o… --- ## [Introduction - Jan van der Westhuizen](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-jan-van-der-westhuizen/1025)
**Author:** [@Jan469](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Jan469)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-jan-van-der-westhuizen/1025 "2021-01-04T17:11:40Z")
Hi everyone, my name is Jan van der Westhuizen originally from South Africa now living in the UK. My background is environmental science specialising in crop protection and production. In the last 3 years I have develop… --- ## [New Forest Aquaponics CIC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/new-forest-aquaponics-cic/1081)
**Author:** [@watercressqueen](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/watercressqueen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/new-forest-aquaponics-cic/1081 "2020-12-30T12:15:45Z")
Hello All - just to introduce ourselves - Lucie Mann and David Green, we run NFA as a non profit here in the New Forest. David is a fish farmer with 30 years experience of working with fish. We are in need of a new si… --- ## [Introduction - Thomas Bjelkeman](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-thomas-bjelkeman/1014)
**Author:** [@bjelkeman](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/bjelkeman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-thomas-bjelkeman/1014 "2020-12-23T05:21:03Z")
Hi everyone, I am Thomas Bjelkeman-Pettersson. I am managing director of Johannas Stadsodlingar AB (Urban Farms) in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a team of six people who are setting up large scale circular food production s… --- ## [Introduction - Jonathan Reyes](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-jonathan-reyes/28)
**Author:** [@jon](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/jon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 7:35am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-jonathan-reyes/28 "2020-12-08T07:35:17Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Jonathan Reyes and I am proud to be on the Board of the Aquaponics Association. I wanted to introduce myself and say how excited I am about the direction and potential Aquaponics has right no… [Previous page](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/c/lounge/4.md)