Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Hope to finish sump tank by the end of week, greenhouse to house aquaponics system. Reason the project rather slow ,friend of mine who is a handyman has the Angle grinder, electric saws etc. So I employ him to work on topes ,simply not worth buying tools ,we both work on system ,creates a good learning curve . .sorry about double photograph.

Friend making up totes .hope to finish Sub tank next week

Making frame for sub Tank ,then insulate ,hope to finish tommorow

Made sides for Sub Tank ,used saddle clips find they are easy to work with enables you to adjust ,rather than using Bolts, at least I can get i the frame square Saddle clips are 15 mn,saves drillin the metal bars which I found tough going.

reference, finished frame for sub tank ,just need final coat ,and insulation material applied.

Well getting on with the Sub Tank .rapped lagging round Tank ,sealed with polytheine ,pushed into Tank ,just remains to seal the sides and Top. This morning painted top coat ,made good insulating Tank ,has been a long weekend working on project, but I enjoyed it Reference to building date

You put your insulation on the inside of the cage? didn't think it would fit.

I tied with string to pull in insulation material, then used polythene to cover, also water proof tape .bit of a struggle fixing into tank casing but I got there. .The next job is to make good top ,I will use clamps to pull tank in to sides. then secure by bolting to wooden sides. .The material I used was Space Save as seen in picture ,good material for the job.

Almost completed building sump tank .I shall apply wooden batons to hold tank to side and seal ,then make good paint etc..

Quite a job fixing insulation in sub tank, but managed I have used 3 inch timber for sides bolted tank to frame ,not shown in picture.

Tank need top looking at ,then painting.

Speak like Yoda, you do.

jayenda I apologize for accidentally using your forum blog I hope you can delete my work J P

Yoda am I that s because ,I've spent a long time on this project ,at least the tank is finished .going to make a lot of space for me to work ,next project ,finish grow beds ,then work on fish tank ,the fish tank I shall install in workshop by extending workshop can protect fish tank from bad weather conserve heat and cost ,giving greater control on out side weather conditions .I was looking on You Tube ,heating greenhouses one person controlled heat from a building attached to greenhouse ,building being well insulated ,the heat from gas heater transferred via tube to greenhouse by small fan ,seems a good idea keep ,propane tank in workshop for safety reference

reference to build ,uses saddle clips 15 ml to fasten, facia top of totes used 1/4 1" inch wood 1/4 by 2 2inch .I found easier to paint facia before fixing ,inside saves cutting in ,saves time , When insulating I managed to find a product called space blanket ,was able to wrap round tope secure with tape .also polythene membrane ,helped to slip tote into iron frame ,then secure the sides with set screws When making grow beds I did not insulate ,when I do I can take off facia boards and add insulation ,haven't found suitable material as yet. ,any idea's ? ,I thought about very polyurethane ,but I don't like the fire risk ,thinking about stone substance slate ? ,reason being to hold warmth .but is that a good idea for grow beds? may be wooden facia will suffice .I wonder ?