Backyard Aquaponics
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15.10.15



reduce DWC from (670x100x40)cm to (210x100x40)cm
and clean up

"Yes I will use 2 pumps . Although consume more power but I 'm also more flow which is so important for the rainbow trout ." We're growing Brook Trout and only have one pump. I wondered the same thing when I started a whooping six months ago I still may add a wave machine (Waveline DC10000II Internal/External Pump with Controller) although it may be a luxury the fish don't need.

For now I want to run with the minimum gear to see how this all works.

I'll also use WaveMaker once the fish are sufficiently large. For a fish tank 1x ( Waver flow pump TMT WM4 ( 2 x 15000 liters ) ) or 2x ( SunSun dual- flow pump 6000 l / h 12W ).
The hardest part is always the question of which pump do I need for my system

16.10.15 part 1/2



Picture 2,3,4: sort out pepper
Picture 3,4,5: hydroton decant
Picture 5,6: hanging tomato plants

convert the GB on EUR-paletts and fill up with hydroton

20.10.15



hydroton decant
convert the 2end GB

27.10.15



break down > build up > convert and reinforce the FTs

lots of work, looks great

18.11.15



Picture 1: confused the power cable
Creating the "EUR-pallet system".


Ps: thx boss

Looks like you're coming along well

One thing you should know is that with condensation and growth in the greenhouse those shipping pallets will eventually get very slippery so watch your step Other types of wood have this problem as well so it's not just the shipping pallets. They do make plastic pallets if you can find those cheap . Using a fan in the greenhouse can help with preventing condensation along the ceiling.

Because you're right, but here in Germany, there are well the wooden pallets for little money the plastic pallets cost a lot. I'll try to find the rubber mats are favorable, which is the cheaper option
The fan is on, but is not enough!

19.11.15



pipes for the system
drill holes

23.11.15



Picture 1,3,4: dug a hole for the sump tank
Picture 6: swirl-filter

You might need a second fan - one at each end going in opposite directions gives you a circular flow and should work pretty well.

I can't tell if you have a single or double layer of plastic on the greenhouse and I also can't really tell if you've inflated between them. I mention this because if you inflate between the greenhouse plastic layers using a small fan, that also helps with condensation and provides additional insulation. Here's a video of one method to attach the fan for inflating the walls of a greenhouse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IiBAzuC4Pk

Hope this helps

Thanks scotty!
I try it once with the large fan and a smaller one. If the help a bit I'll even get me a big fan.
That's a good idea, however, I have only one film layer, I'll make a note just in case that will change