Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

heh, I have one of those new fandangle camera-phone thingo's So it's always on me when I see something worth snapping



I work next door to B... I can't wait till it bloody moves so I stop wasting my lunch hours over there!

I do a lot of sewing and I worked in a sewing machine shop that was next door to Spotlight....

Me too... and so do I It's the worst! I work next door to a big shopping complex, bunnings, spotlight, repco, supercheap auto, a mart all sports, and heaps of furniture shops... I also work across the road from stockland... kmart, dicksmith, etc... I'm surprised I come home with any money!!!

what about council black recycle tubs, the are a good size and you normally get them for next 2 nothing in bendigo

They're a bit little, saves money on plumbing using bigger tubs, less connections and junk I've just finished putting mine in, worked out real well!

Oh and Kuda, a 3/8" drainage hole works perfect for the tubs when filled with scoria! Using a 15 min on 45 min off cycle A 10mm hole drains too fast, a 9mm too slow, 3/8" juuuuuuust right! Suppose you could use a 9.5mm if you want, I got a set of imperial suttons for $20, v.nice! A 9.5mm by itself was $13, so made sense to get the pack

remind me kenny, are you using slow drain?
I want to use autosiphons.
how long have you had your tubs flooding, and have you noticed any bowing alond the 2m edge? I'm thinking about bracing mine.

Yeah mate, slow drain, takes 45mins on the nose to drain, so I always have water flowing.

No bowing as yet, keeping an eye on it, I'll let you know if I notice any

Do you think these grow beds (Tilkey ) will require side supports if we used Hydroton to as the media?

I doubt it with hydroton, I personally don't think they need them with scoria. Sure 2 of them have bowed a little, but the fish aren't dying the the plants are still growing

Sky, I have 6 of the Tilkey troughs and have slight bowing with gravel...think hydroton would be okay without the need for side support

Let me know if you're think of getting some Skygazer...

Hi Rupe,

they are for my inlaws so I am not sure exactly when they will purchase but will definately let you know.They are looking at 4-6 growbeds, any idea where I can get them close to Sydney?

Skygazer

Tamworth
9 Wallamore Road
TAMWORTH NSW 2340
Phone: 02 6765 3900
Fax: 02 6765 5690
Email: tamworthbranch@elders.com.au

Gunnedah
Lot 15
Mullaley Road
GUNNEDAH NSW 2380
Phone: 02 6742 0355
Fax: 02 6742 3818
Email: gunnedahRE@elders.com.au

Windsor
Mileham Street
WINDSOR NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4577 3705
Fax: 02 4577 5827
Email: windsor@elders.com.au

Mudgee
215 Market Street
MUDGEE NSW 2850
Phone: 02 6372 3444
Fax: 02 6372 2858
Email: mudgee@elders.com.au

Try one of these, as it's now in the elders product line, you'll be able to get them from any elders in Australia. If you have any problems, tell them to ring Simon at the Ballarat branch.

Cheers,

Kenny.

Skygazer, I'm waiting on a call back from Ted at Elders Goulburn... have indicated we might be looking at a (combined) quantity.... expect him to call this arvo.