Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

I am a retired engineer who has a small ranch where I raise organic sheep (since 2003). In 2011, I added a small grape vineyard and this year I started raising chickens to control the grasshoppers which were eating my grape vines. In 2014, I intend to start growing fodder as a supplement feedstock for my animals.

Originally I was going to just germinate the seeds in a flood drain system and harvest after 7 - 10 days. After reading about aquaponics on this website/forum I have decided to try raising fish and plants. To this end I have purchased 6 IBC totes to start the venture (4 @ 330 gal and 2@ 275 gal). Once I get some experience I will go to a larger scale and build substantually more grow beds to be able to feed my extended family and provide more upplemental feed to all my livestock.

I have much to learn but find everything is easier when you just start doing and spend time listening to the experiences of others.

umm its always an exciting venture to grow vege and see them flourish.. there is some challenges but the rewards are so fulfilling.. u got a great dream ahead the quicker u start u the faster u will attain it.

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Good luck with it R2R... Check out www.ibcofaquaponics.com if you haven;t already..