Hmm, I think I will paint my big systems ibc's then
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| Author: | Boris01 [ Dec 23rd, '09, 11:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Qld IBC systems |
Just found this & thought it was interesting : http://www.ausnativefish.com.au/Aquaponics_Systems.htm they might wanna wrap those IBCs in something to stop em deteriorating in the sun |
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| Author: | Outbackozzie [ Dec 23rd, '09, 16:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Qld IBC systems |
Nah, they get bugger all sun once there are some plants in them. Also they deteriate very slowly at lower temps, ap water is usually pretty cool. |
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| Author: | earthbound [ Dec 23rd, '09, 16:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Qld IBC systems |
I think they last about 3-4 years, at least that's how long mine have lasted out the back storing water in a fairly shaded spot. Walked up to one the other day and pushed the plastic and the thing cracked. Need to empty the water out soon before it blows... |
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| Author: | Outbackozzie [ Dec 23rd, '09, 18:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Qld IBC systems |
Hmm, I think I will paint my big systems ibc's then
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Dec 24th, '09, 07:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Qld IBC systems |
Boris01 wrote: Just found this & thought it was interesting : http://www.ausnativefish.com.au/Aquaponics_Systems.htm they might wanna wrap those IBCs in something to stop em deteriorating in the sun No need Boris.... everyone I know that has unfortunately bought one of these has dumped it inside of a few months.... Or had to severly mod the siphon,inflow... and/or pump.... Oh... and most have put a screen around them.... they're a bit like "tits on a bull"... and twice the price they should be... |
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