Backyard Aquaponics
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A quick update from my last visit...
The trout are growing so quickly it is putting my system to shame
There are some nice looking fish around 350-400g.
and the growth and colour of the plant life is so vivid.
The water tested at 0 0 0 pH7.2, the clarity is not bad and the weed (long) has reduce to
about 5-8mm long.
The 50 marron seem to be doing well
I wish I had a pic but not for now.
C1

a heads up on the trout competition...
I hear you have some 500g fish

Damn, don't think our trout are that big.....

Might need to stick a couple of silvers into each pond to try and keep the weed down if it's becoming a problem. One of the reasons I love silvers, no more weed problems...

Not a bad idea EB

Well Creative 1i think there is 1 or 2 larger one's u will have drop around have a look!! I have the net cover off we can sit on the verandah have a red and you can look and weep It is Peter Scott's birthday to day he is droping by this after noon,join us.
He was busy moving into the studio this morning,he was happy with the job u did on the floor!
Cheers,
Eagle.

Hmmm...
well that would have been nice
Unfortunately my social life is interupted by work
At least I have rung him for his birthday

why does work always get in the way of everything
By the way don't change the name of the the system, use to this one now

I was at Eagles for a l,ooky...
So a few pics for you guys.

is the yard fenced? how do you keep the animals out of the beds?

... a few more

yeh no fences...yet

Hi Jaymie
The block is on a very heavy wooded area about 7acre's, the main trees are Marri, Jarrah, Karri, Peppermint with a variety of others.
From the front boundary to the rear boundary is one Km ,the rear boundary is a creek which runs in to the Margaret River.
The block slops from front to back hence the use Gravity fed Grow Beds.
The regulations of this area is you are only able to clear an envelope for the house,no fencing is allowed so there is freedom for the wild life to roam.
The wind flowers are sensational all varieties,so is the bird life.
Some visitors have had trouble sleeping because of the quietness .
So far I have had little trouble with wild life eating the goodies however the is plenty to go around,fortunately they cannot get into the Cellar.
Regards,
Eagle.

You could fence the veggie garden.
I think a roo would make a mess.

Hi Creative1
Here is the answer to the kangaroo's Benson & Abbey
I cleared of yesterdays wine bottles incase Deb sees the photo
Have not heard from Boris of late must give him a
l and line call and wake him up.
Eagle

Cheers mate

Just thought I could do a quick update...
The FTs are very clear, and the Trout are large
Don smoked some 550g ones I wasn't there.
Also tried the home smoked beef jerky (rump) very nice indeed.
The veggies are still but lots end up chook food because of over production.
I tried to convince Eagle to have a marron or 2 but he declined.