cyberfysh starting out

[cyberfysh]

Just got my balcony kit system fully functional, with silver perch fingerlings added last Thursday.

I'm really new to this, and have made a few mistakes already - e.g. clay pebble level a bit low, I think, so plants like capsicums & tomatoes have died (too wet?); but on the positive side, cos lettuce, pak choy & spring onions seem to be quite happy.

I've enjoyed browsing the forum, and seeing a very helpful & supportive community here.

[Dufflight]

Welcome.

[Shane]

Just got my balcony kit system fully functional, with silver perch fingerlings added last Thursday.

I'm really new to this, and have made a few mistakes already - e.g. clay pebble level a bit low, I think, so plants like capsicums & tomatoes have died (too wet?); but on the positive side, cos lettuce, pak choy & spring onions seem to be quite happy.

I've enjoyed browsing the forum, and seeing a very helpful & supportive community here.

Hi cyberfysh,
I'd love to see some photo's of your system....suppose I'd better start recording some of my own too!

[aussieap]

Howdy. Good luck with it and yeah, pics are good.

[cyberfysh]

Thanks for the encouragement; I hesitated to post pix because my system is very humble - just "straight out of the box" as bought from Murray & installed by me (without any particularly creative or inventive DIY skills) - but I suppose it might be encouraging for others who are hesitating, to see that it can be done quite simply...

Anyway, here goes for uploading a couple of snaps.

[Castaway]

Come spring I can already see you adding more grow beds as your plants will really take off and you'll be wishing you had more beds once those fish grow to size!

[anniefish]

Hi Castaway,

How true, we've just spent the last three weeks renovating and expanding our system. Also setting up a heated tank for fingerlings. Just can't get enough of it!

We had three frosts in a row last week and FT temp didn't get under 15degrees C. Have set up a solar water heater, on a timer to heat FT water through the day. Also, added a hot house over part of the grow beds, enough for a tomato or two, capsicum and I'll try a cucumber. I'll be extremely happy if I can get them through winter.

Cheers,

Annie

[Castaway]

Have set up a solar water heater, on a timer to heat FT water through the day.

Hi Annie, Can you explain a little more how you've set that solar water heater up? Is that a swimming pool heater or something else?

[LPMurphy]

Welcome - in other words from what Cyberfysh said - this is addictive so be prepared. Welcome to the group. Have no fear posting pics - this is a great group who will encourage and give you the straight scoop to help you.

[Bubba]

Welcome CF