Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Hello, I'm from Johannesburg.

Started getting into Aquaponics about a year ago and built my first IBC Aquaponics system this year.
Building a big fish pond in my back yard now and going to make it an Aquaponics system also.

I'm here to learn and share what I have learnt so far.

Here is a picture of my first system.



Steve

Hi been on BYAP for a while just here to say hi to all the South African guy's

This is my latest project.

Hi All

I'm in Cape Town, and started an IBC AP system a couple of months ago. Have 12 Tilapia and a couple of goldfish (that I stole from my mom). Plan on building a bigger system in April, haven't designed it yet, but have a useless, narrow, sunny spot on the side of my house where I can house it. Getting a lot of interest from friends and family, so I think I'll be building a few of these in the next few months.

Cheers
Kev

Hi

Just joined the forum today and am only starting out. My first tank is on its way so I have my 1000L fish tank sorted. Must still decide whether I cut up more tanks for bed and sump or whether I try and source other vessels for that. At the cost of a 1000L tank it seems a waste to cut them up.

As I am in Cape Town I was wondering whether our winters are too cold for tilapia. There is a supplier of Mozambique Tilapia close by and I am sure they will do well in summer. Otherwise trout are an option but am worried they die too easily.

Dudes I'm in Durbanville, Cape Town.

I have built a system - 3 Grow beds (2 layers of black stone 19mm on the bottom, 13mm on top)
I have an 900l tank with a 600l sump. Beds are fed from the tank overflow via a swirl filter
12 days into my cycle, planted my beds last weekend.

No fish yet running wizz at the mo - 1l / day Nitrate was 50mg/l this morn

Need some Tilapia, anyone know where i can get.

I attached a pic of my system as it was before planting.
And a pic of my swirl filter 'cause i think it's cool
My phone takes kak pics in the dark so will have to wait for the weekend, not much daylight left after work.

Hey Kev,
Where did you get that Bamboo screen from?

Hi Mr Python

Welcome to the forum and the system's looking good.

Hey Willem,
Thanks.
One of my pals on the bike forum is also building a system. He's based in Gauteng somewhere.

Hi All,

New to aquaponic, busy cycling my system, will post pics and start a thread once i am up and running.

I live in Jhb and was looking for Trout since my pond id in the shade it would work, anyone know where to find some trout?

I live in 'Bloemfontein by the sea' (Perth).
Great to see so many South Africans on here!

yeah its nice to have peeps from your area to get advise and input from.

Good day to all
New in AP and enjoying it a lot
To all the Lion and Province supporters congratulations.
My team didn't make it but please dont rub it in (Blue Bulls)
May the best team win.
Anyone in MP on the forum
See you later

Hey BamBam,
I know a few dudes up that way.
If you're keen I can send you a link to the adventure biking aquaponics thread

Good day MR P
Yes , send me a link.
Struggling with my setup. Day after my first post my father had a light stroke. During test they said he might have cancer. Surgery this morning to remove. Luckily test came back and it was NEGATIVE.........WHOOOHOOOO.
We are beyond New year presents happiness.
That said I began with my build today with a good kick the donkey feeling.
Like your filter ×2 and your setup
Something personnal to differ from the rest.Whish you all the best. Follow my build on Member system if you like

Hallo, mede vis en plant boere!!!

Im from Bethlehem in the Eastern Freestate ( one of the coldest places in RSA )

I have a single IBC system for 2 years now.
Busy building another 3x grow bed and 1000L fish tank system ( also IBC ). almost finished.

Can anyone help with the following:
Any advice on greenhouses ( winter is cold here ) and how to heat the water.
Can I grow Bass and what is the selling price per kg for freshwater fish.