Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

After a little cleanup, Bennet helped by preparing the sump crock for the water return

Got quite a bit done today, looking forward to the next few days

Looks awesome Benny! I knew you were working on it. keep us posted.

Hi Coach!! Excited to move the tanks into the greenhouse this week!!

Boom shackalacka!!!! Good progress today

Looking good.

I ordered them from stick-fins. As soon as I move tanks into the greenhouse, I'm going to place another order. Mine are breeding like crazy too... I have little redclaw everywhere

Fantastic build in a beautiful place. Just read through your thread, congratulations on all your hard work Benny. Its made me think about laying some slab heating and building a boiler/heater when we put the floor in our workshops...

Benny does thing right. Good looking build..for sure! How's the boy's tennis going? Just got one of our new female recruits an offer from one of her top three schools. She an Architect major, and only wanted to go to one of the top 5 ranked schools in the country. We got her an offer from 1 of them, so mama's happy.lol Not too mnay 16 year olds have the career plans like this young lady. 4.7 GPA doesn't hurt either.lol
I guess you don't have any choice but to insulate there. I was thinking about it, but it's only a few months here, and I think a small heater will still keep them comfy. Don't wait so long between posts Benny!

Tennis going great Coach. Bennet had a 14 tourney yesterday, small turnout, but he went through the tourney 6-0 every set. It was a level five, but he was playing up. He's in a level one 12 yr closed this weekend. He's at the turning point now, it seems. Mentally, he just went from boy to man.mHe went from tears to fire when things aren't going well, which is a huge step. Looking forward to the next few years with him. He has the tools, once his head catches up...he is going to tear kids up.

The greenhouse is flying along really well now. I spent the night painting, which is awesome! Great progress this week. Not that I have a choice....my wife is cracking the whip

Wiring is close, sheeting is done..ish.. Paint is going on the walls

Hung a couple fans....figured out I'll need 325 of them to keep the greenhouse cool...lol

Got the ledge cut and in place, not fastened yet...I painted it tonight

By 2 small ceiling fans keep it about 6-8 degrees cooler. I guess just pushing the hot air down and out the windows/doors. The water is up to 82 in the main tanks and 85 in the breeders. Your looking good Ben.
That's a huge hurdle for any athlete...channeling that frustration into a determined focus. I know it killed me in my junior years, and still occasionally rears it's ugly head. I don't compete much now, but I can't play "social tennis". I still want to win. Sounds like he should have some good college options in the future...if tat's the route he decides to go. For the girls, going pro early has advantages. For boys, not as much. They need to have that chance to mature, both physically, and between the ears. Cream always rises. If you can dominate in the NCAA, you can compete on tour.

Thanks for the updates Benny, looking great.