Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

I've been hanging around here for about a month now, gathering information from all of you, and thought it was time I introduced myself now that I've started doing something about building our system.

A bit of background. As part of my BSc in zoology, one of my elective subjects was aquaculture. They only really covered aquaponics briefly, but the idea fascinated me, especially since I'd read about it in Bill Mollinson's permaculture book.

I'm planning on a CHIFT PIST system, with two grow-beds and Jade Perch in the tank. The tank will be under our back verandah, so hopefully no problems with algae.

Here's a pic of the proposed location.



And here's a really dodgy Sketchup pic of what I have in mind, created to show my wife what it would look like.



My wife likes the idea of not having to bend over the garden beds and the added bonus of fresh fish.

Welcome to the forum Psteve . I like the plan but you've got more empty space

Thanks Scotty. The free trial ran out on Sketchup before I had a chance to fill in the gaps.

Ha!