Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

That sounds like a great idea mate, I might have a go at it with my top up water storage. I could hang a couple of lenghts of 90mm DW along our side fence (Full sun) just do the top ups in the afternoons when its at its warmest.

I reckon ive got all the bits I need, even scored 1/2 a can of black paint the other day for nics. I was also thinking of painting all external plumbing pipes black , And just put a bit of foil or pipe lagging around them in summer.

Started adding seasol last week to both systems, with the weather starting to cool off the and the jades slowing down. some of my greens last week looked a little pale and low in nutriants.

The day I took the pics below (a week ago) I added seasol and things already look slightly better. I'll post updated picks in a couple of weeks. I plan to add a cup per week to each system until the weather warms up again.

Ive also just picked up 8 sheets of fibre cement (freebies of course) to line the sides of the GB's. I'll insulate the sides of the GB's while I'm doing it.

I have handed over control of the painting and colour choices to the other half.
I am a little worried
she likes bright colours
Really bright colours.

Hi Martin, another benifit to using the old frezzer is that it keeps the heat in pretty well, my air pump is on one of the upper shelves so the air that gets pumped in through the system is actualy nice and warm.

Were just moving into winter here so the warm air bubbles are helping to keep my temps up. I run 3 x 3 inch air stones in each FT. and 1 x 3 inch in each sump, Theres about 70 litres of warm air per minute bubling through my tanks.

I have just insulated the main air lines outside of the tanks to keep the heat in the air until it hits the water.

Mate that looks fantastic. I really enjoy your creative mind and fantastic yard.

Nice thinking behind your implementation. I enjoy seeing the pics of the yard and aquaponics area. Very cool.

Regards, Martin.

Morning mate, just want to say thank you for checking on the system while I was away. Cheers

time for a quick update

I managed to line 1/2 of my grow beds over the last couple of weeks.

I was lucky enough to pick up a few sheets of fibre cement real cheap a couple of weeks ago, and was given a tin of paint

I have lined one side with no openings and left storage openings in the other side, sorry the pic's aren't real clear, it was getting late when I took them.

Looks good mate, will have to drop in for a coffee and look, cheers.

System looks very cool, almost as cool as your avatar, es and jcm per chance?

Marshal 50W Valvestate and Gretsch Electormatic.

Things are greening up again after adding mineral supps a few weeks ago, I have also harvested quite a few Broccoli and replanted beds with brussel sprouts and varios lettuce

Tomorrows a write off but should be home on Sunday. Would mind picking your brains on RF filter options, I have picked up a pool sand filter body I think will make a good RF system.

No problems early morning would be good

Also added more insulation, lagged all pipes too and from poly pipe heating coils and air lines to keep the heat in and picked up a couple of heavy duty covers from local dump / recycling centre to drape over systems at night.

FT Temps up to 23C today Jades in all tanks very active again and feeding flat out

Hey there, your system is beautiful.
Would putting some form of plastic sheeting over the poly pipe (air right) create a mini greenhouse effect and heat up the pipe even more?