Backyard Aquaponics
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Thanks bcasey, looks like an easy solution when growing multiple seedlings.

Yeah if I can get it to work it'll be tops for clean roots.... Specially with DWC additions...

Let us know if you have a go and it works, as seedlings is something I want to get good at!

Thanks

New fish arriving!



Seem happy in tank!



Old and new in system!

Got new fish, thanks to Colum for recommending supplier, survival will tell tale as to whether or not a complete success, but so far price, service and delivery were all spot on. Plus got a good price on food.

Who needs API testing, CAT testing is all I need ahaha

Looking good mate!
Fingers crossed for you on the fish too.

Thanks Bentaz

I'm glad the fish went well.

What did you end up getting?

Let us know how they go!

Looking good so far, will post video tonight and test results. Ended up getting 25 10-15cm silvers. Good price!

Photos of DWC addition and shade cloth, cloth was a bargain at $50 for 50m, but time will tell how good of a bargain since its 50%, which may not be enough. Happy with this area until I get time to clad up, and replace pvc pipe with a more permanent structure that is sun proof. As it is temporary, "clipped" on shade cloth with cut outs of pvc, a tip I think I picked up on this forum. Either that or I'm a genius, as this was easy as, temporary, seems strong too.

https://vimeo.com/113189111

Video of fish, seem to be enjoying their new home. Bout to go test water.

Well the fish are still going strong!

Also got Growgrips in, thanks IceManDude, I need to remember to post to one of his threads saying thanks....

Two things on Growgrips (both my fault), I perhaps got excited and planted week old seedlings, thinking if roots are touching water should be fine, even though all instructions said two week old or nada, so lost a few . Older more established all going strong!

I also didn't put foam boards or shade cloth on quick enough, and have a lot of string algae (my name for algae that grows in long strands) which is growing on all the roots. Can anyone suggest what to do with this? Should I "clean" roots, though I am worried touching these delicate seedling roots is no good. Should I drain tank and completely clean? I have been scrubbing it off every couple days, and pulling out any bits I see, but whilst it is slowing down isn't stopping.... Thoughts?

I've been missing out on one of the coolest parts of AP, FISH FEEDING! With new additions is first time active feeding has occurred, it's awesome! Now I'm even more jealous of those who have perch ahaha

Bcasey how do your DWC IBC's drain back to your fish tank or can i please see some more pics of all the plumbing so I can copy it

How do they drain at the moment? Poorly haha. Currently I just have a uni seal with water going out, from the top. Plan is to do a SLO, in case of any solids as I run a chop 2 style system, and on the job list is filtration for DWC's. Will post a photo later anyways haha


Would you like some basil and Jade Perch with that latte sir?

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cool thanks mate, I'm knocking up my RRF today (to wet to mow lawns) and hope to plump mine up over the week end.