Backyard Aquaponics
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Hiya from Granny Mary (aka Grey Mare)

I'm moving to Hilton near Fremantle WA late next month and hope to set up a small system out the back on a 550sqm block. Not much room so I am hoping to use a square tank which would fit in without wasting space. Has anyone out there used those 1000 litre white plastic cubes encased in a galvanised cage (food grade)? I'm wondering about the shape - do you think the fish would mind? Any problems with too much algae or anything like that?

I'm on a steep learning curve here, so any input gratefully received.

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Hi there and welcome to ap madness have a look at my system [food & fish its based on square tanks ]

Hi Gran,
I think you'll' find most backyard systems are built around those tanks!
The trick seems to be finding out what was in the tank beforehand!

IBYP,

check out my system - its built with IBCs :

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2647&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=75

or just PM me and drop around one weekend to have a look and ask all the questions you want

oh - scroll down a bit - the start of me building it is near the bottom of that page , then continue on

also - Im just up the road from you - Kardinya

I use them too:

Hey thanks everyone for your responses! I've had a look at your various systems (as best I can negotiate my way around this Forum - this is all new stuff for me).
Boris I'll definitely call in to see your system - will PM.
This is all looking very complicated! The idea sounds simple, but the plumbing side looks hard and maintaining the balance seems difficult. But I guess it always does when one is new. Would help to read the book perhaps!
Thanks again.
Mare

we're bored. so we tinker. its actually quite easy, and the less you tinker with the balance the less goes wrong

we actually have deep and complicated and sometimes fiery discussions just to impress
don't let this scare you

it would not be the first time that we can actually LEARN something from a newbie
as they often have a fresh, uncluttered approach

I use IBC's too

frank

There's definitely something to what Steve's saying :

once the systems runnign fine , not leaking and no fish are dying ...

RESIST THE URGE TO ADD EXTRA PARTS !
hehe

I used IBC's too, my system is near Boris01's so pm me too