Backyard Aquaponics
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Hey guys,

I am from Singapore.
This is my first flood & drain aquaponics system build in my apartment.

1 Fish Tank 90L/24G
1 Sump Tank 90L/24G
1 Swirl Filter
3 Growbeds 45L/12G (20cm deep)




Here is a sketch of how my system works, use a little imagination and flip it horizontally




The actual system in the balcony, I used crate containers sold commonly in my country for this setup except the filter system. http://www.toyogogroup.com/ind.-crate---basket.html
PS, the space is also used to dry my clothes




20 tilapia fingerlings but i am down to 17




Growbed with seedlings




D.I.Y. swirl filter system with bio filter media. The water overflows in the FT when all three growbeds is siphon at the same time, the solution was 3 pipes to connect to the FT & ST.



Each growbed get flooded in 5mins and siphon out in 2mins.
The temperature is 32 degrees here in Singapore.

Any feedback are welcome!

Cheers ,
duckiemama

Welcome to the forum duckiemama

@duckiemama - Hi and welcome to the forum.

Thanks scotty435 & Curious


7/7 - Built a shade for the plants (cherry tomatoes, red pepper & lettuces) I bought those lettuces seedling from a local nursery and grow cherry tomatoes & red pepper from seeds.


16/7 - The growth of the seedlings after 10 days.



Cherry tomatoes & red pepper are growing well



The lettuces are not so lucky, anyone can help me resolve this issue?


Some species of lettuces are growing very well but all the young leaves die/dry out before the could grow.

@duckiemama - If you don't mind me asking, what fish food are you using??

@Curious I am using typical freshwater fish food bought from ornamental fishfish shop

@duckiemama - Do you mind attaching some photos of the brand and content? You might be facing plant deficiency soon if the food don't provide sufficient micro nutrients.

Regards

anyone knows where to buy tilapia fingerlings in Singapore?