Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Hi All,
I bought about 100 SPs (who can count them when they are 30mm long?) and now they are about 160/200mm long. I think there are about 85 left, lost a few for various reasons.
They are in a plastic swimming pool. 3.6m in diameter x 950mm (Intex) 12k litres rainwater and are very healthy.
I have 5 grow beds plumbed and working, sump pump (1000w submersible) and a circ. assist pump of about 200w (just to make sure syphon keeps working), hasn't missed a beat, and a huge blower with biofilters for occasional oxygenation and filtration as required. I also have limestone chips to keep water hardness up, but they are not worth anything really, just good to have. There are timers too, 240v, 15min gaps, all working well. I also have enough 1.8m fencing to cover the whole pool on long poles to keep out the sun light.

I have had heaps of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant etc, zuccinis when I can beat the caterpillers to them. Very happy, its been a great success.

But now its all up for grabs. I no longer have the time because of work etc and also need the space for development.

I live on Bribie Island....anyone interested in the gear/fish/lockstock. Please let me know and we can work out a price. I don't want to rip anyone off, but don't want to throw it away either......

Cheers, Ira

Hi again guys,
I have to defer this sale. I am sorry, really, I want to go ahead with some changes and need to get shot of the fish....I am just having a robust discussion about this with my boss....The 'better half'.
Although almost no interest has been shown since I started, and I have been told that she will never eat my 'pets'. Now that they are growing and she has gotten used to the idea, she does not want to sell up....so..... We wait......
Cheers,, Ira Thanks for the responses anyhow. Damn!

bit confused - you're keeping the hardware, but do you still want the fish? If not, I could take some off your hands.

Hello Ranga,
I hear you. Things are in the air still.....
give me a week? Thanks.
Cheers. Ira