Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Hi guys,

I'm another newbie from Townsville looking at setting up my first system. Will probably start small and take it from there.

I'm a retiree with time on my hands and interested in computing, electronics and growing my own food. I tried a small hydroponics system a few years ago and the missus said they were the most expensive few mangy lettuce she had ever had. Also had a veggie garden some ten years or so ago with little success. I do have a vertical wall mounted (pots) herb garden which is doing well. Recently decided to start a permaculture garden but the fact that I have root know nematode in my soil and compost heap has really turned me off.

I only recently found out about aquaponics and am over the moon about how much information is freely available on the web. You guys do a great job of helping each other out. We are not that much into eating fish but I do like the idea of minimal input, minimal day-to-day effort, and maximum growth potential - all on a small footprint.

Looking forward to getting started and would love to meet up with any locals to see the experts do it.

baileysw.

Hi Baileysw, welcome

Thanks Jaymie,
Look forward to meeting you sometime.

Steve