Tag Archives: Sustainability

Aquaponics – First fish introduced

Posted on June 30, 2013 by

After a week of cycling the system, planting a few veggies and tuning the timing of flood and drain to each of the grow beds I am just about to introduce 35 colourless goldfish. As we are in the midst … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics – Finally we have lift off

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

I’m sorry for not posting for quite a while but I’ve spent most of my waking hours for the past month setting up my Aquaponic’s System and this is a report on my progress to date. The grow beds and … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics – Getting closer to lift off

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Now that the concrete slab is hard enough I’ve been able to position the fish tank, grow beds and sumps. Tomorrow I start on the piping. The 2300 litre fish tank is at the far right back. Notice the sumps … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics update 13th April 2013

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Today is a milestone in my Aquaponic’s setup. The slab has just been poured. Yippee! Now I can start to put the system together. Stay tuned. See also; Aquaponics update 28th March 2013, Aquaponics Kit – (The Eagle has Landed), … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics update 28th March 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

The basic structure for my greenhouse is now complete though it still requires a concrete floor, windows (thinking of twin walled polycarbonate plastic), electrics and the plumbing of a 4000 liter water tank. Then I can start setting up the … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics Kit – (The Eagle Has Landed)

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Well after much planning and deliberation my Aquaponics kit has finally arrived from Queensland. Below is a series of photographs showing the size and weight of the beast. I am so excited to see it all starting to take shape, … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics update 28/12/2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

My plans for an Aquaponics system in my back yard are now well and truly underway. Just before Christmas I received a building permit to erect a 6 meter by 7 meter carport which I will turn into a greenhouse. … Continue reading →

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