Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

250 watt I will look at getting another one once the system is up and runnning. But for now I think it will be ok

I actually sponsor sea shepherd anyway LOL

Im in Ballajura

Getting there now!



Need some more gravel tomorrow but that will see it cycling and fine tuning my stand pipe!

So Spent some more time on the system today.

Finished the gravel off including washing it (mission) didnt do to bad but the water still came out abit brown.

Made up a cover for one of the tanks
Plumbed up my spray bars
Got the system cycling
Fine tuned my stand pipes
I also put the pimp on a timer for 15 on 45 off

Cos im a giving kind of guy here is a photo

Nice work Scotty...

Well I have taken advantage of the good weather and got to the point where I can call the system complete. I wont say completed or finished as things like this never ever are but its been running smoothly after a couple of days of being turned on so I am happy.

Added some Corn, Zucchini, Lebanese Cucumbers, Tomato, Chilli, Silverbeet, Rhubarb and ten little comets to help it all along.

Some Pics!

This is the side that faces into the patio


Side on


The business end


Thanks for everyone's help along the way and I look forward to your continued support!

Looks awesome Scotty.
Great use of 2 IBCs.
I love that you only have 1 pump and the 2 FT.
Are you planning more GB or just run enough fish to suit the GB you have?
Good work

Thanks for the kind words..

Im going to go with a low stock to start with just to get a feel for it then hopefully add another grow bed or 2 down the line.

I think it will eventually evolve into something slightly more aesthetically pleasing down the track.. But this should be a great way to get an understanding for it all.

Been running a few days now.

Added 3 capfuls of Seasol

First water test today

Ph - 7.6-7.8
Ammonia - 0 ppm
rate - 0ppm
rite - 0ppm

You'll be needing a ladder for harvesting....

Quick question I picked up some bacteria today from the shoP today do I just add it like seasol?

You could... or just leave it out.... probably wont make any difference.... unless it's absolutely fresh stuff...

Straight out of the tank there and driven home so its pretty fresh.. In anycase its in the grow beds so hopefully it will be beneficial.

Yep it'll do the job... unlike the "commercial" bottled stuff...

May as well pee in it as well cant he rt

Also on the agenda for today was some shade. I wanted something easy to remove as I dont think it will be required in the cooler months.

some pvc, shade cloth, tent pole and many cable ties later I ended up with