Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Hi all looking at setting up our own IBC system sometime soon, just doing some research as its one extreme to the other out here. Hubby works on the mines, and I am a stay at home mum with our 14 month old daughter. Cant wait to get started, but have to wait for our next trip to Perth to get a few things. Any tips hints etc would be great before we start.

thanks
Bree

Hi Bree and welcome to the forum. You could start by downloading the free IBC of aquaponics from the home page of the website it will give you a good start. I think you may be the first from Leinster woohoo!

done that, I just have to read it, Andy read it and said this is the way to go.... after much badgering on my part that hydroponics isnt working for us, now we have tadpoles in it. Hope to read it today if little miss crashes at lunch like she should.

Welsome Bree...

Hi Bree, welcome to the forum and world of AP!

your in the right place to start, all questions are encouraged

Welcome AndyNbree, this site has all the right answers all you have to do is ask.

It will work fine in Leinster. Keep your system under shadecloth for summer and grow silver perch, then remove the shade and grow some trout for winter.

Mostly everything you need, you can get online.

Thanks, that just answered the biggest question with the extreme heat here.... Might just have to do some online shopping, darn shame that. lol.

You are not alone in the goldfields andynbree so drop me a PM if ya get stuck with anything and Ill give you my number, I will even help you get set up if you like!!! BYAP pay me thousands and thousands to help people heheheheheheheheheh.......



jokes, Im so broke....

Lol Charlie, just a word of warning Andynbree, don't believe everything you read wink!

hehehe, was trying to think of something witty, but couldnt, waking every 3 hours doesnt help

You'll get used to the sleepless nights, it is part of the disease. You will probably wake up thinking about pipe fittings, new ideas for fish tanks, designs etc. This is a 24/7 support line so we'll be here for you You are one of us now!

Hi Bree and welcome. Are you thinking of a system with one fish tank or two. If using IBC's the system designs are endless. You should be able to find one that suits your needs and whatever space you have in the IBC manual.

Havent had to wake every 3 hours for several months, now molars come in.... hoping I dont start dreaming fish, tanks and such sleeps too precious and I dont remember what I am dreaming about. lol