Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

The seventh edition is out. Well it's actually been out for a little while and subscribers have already received theirs.



I was holding out for our printed copies to arrive before I made the announcement, but I can't wait any longer. For those waiting to get printed magazines they will be arriving this week, we will make them available through the website as soon as they arrive.

For those who want the electronic version it's available now through the magazine site here: www.byapmagazine.com/seventhissue.html


Here are a few sample pages from this edition, and a quick run down of some of the main articles.

Commercial Aquaponics Part II
Continuing on from the previous article in edition six, we take a look at exactly how the system was put together. The article explains in detail all the components of the commercial system, their purpose and how they work.

Westfield Primary School
Mike Burns, a highly respected teacher at Westfield primary, writes about his experiences about integrating aquaponics into their school curriculum. Harvest day is the focus of the article and Mike articulately recounts the days events.

Harmony Primary School
Alison McKenzie, Co-ordinator of Sustainability, for one of the most prestigious and forward thinking primary schools in the country, recounts the benefits of involving young children in aquaponics.

Silver Perch
Silver Perch are one of the most commonly grown fish in aquaponic systems, and Carl Schimdt a seasoned aquaculturist, shares his extensive knowledge on this incredibly productive species.

Antics of Aphids
Aphids which are one of the most common pests in the garden, are given a new light, by Faye Arcaro, our in-house entomology expert. Faye is a keen photographer and her articles are always filled with remarkable pictures, coupled with very useful information and tactics for controlling garden pests.

Fishing for Answers
In an in-depth view of the oceans and their management, we find out just how fragile our greatest ecosystem is. With increasing pollution and drastically decreasing fish stocks, our oceans are under dire stress.