Wow...finally finished the main leg of the project, 300 gal. FT, 2x 4x8 GBs + 1x 4x4 GB with water pump, coco coir and cinder I just need some fish and the net pots and I'll be in business. Here a couple of pics.
Wow...finally finished the main leg of the project, 300 gal. FT, 2x 4x8 GBs + 1x 4x4 GB with water pump, coco coir and cinder I just need some fish and the net pots and I'll be in business. Here a couple of pics.
Hi Lobitonomada,
Welcome to APHQ.
That's looking great.......I think 8' x 4' is an excellent size for grow beds.
Gary
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looks great! How were the beds constructed?
Aloha all!!!
The GBs are made out of 2x4s, treated 3/8 plywood, some waterproof wood glue and screws, and HPDE Liner, very simple and strong easy to build.
I can perfectly fit 4x8 Styrofoam sheets in the troughs, I just cut them to 2x4 pieces for easy handling.
If interested I can send you a diagram on how to do it....Just PM me.
Please send me the diagram.Originally Posted by lobitonomada
Thank You.
Looks cool Brah! I got a sytem set up that's pretty similar to yours but it's about half the size. I also built a bio-filter with a mechanical filter (all real simple back yard kinda stuff) to "clean" the water a little before entering the grow box.
I'd suggest you start the system off by first putting a few small fish in the tank before putting in lots of fish and the plants. You'll have to build up the bacteria to handle the waste so that the fish don't get stressed out and it'll also help you plants out too. And as for the plants, I'd also suggest something real simple like lettuce to start with until the system has really started running for awhile and has stabilized.
Take it easy Brah!
Thank you for the input.
So far everything looks great, my fish are very happy the water is clear and the plants are thriving.
This are the latest pics of my system, I will be expanding very soon and maybe go commercial.
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Hi lobitonomada,
What sort of plants are you growing on the rafts?
Gary
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer
www.microponics.net.au - for candid dialogue on integrated backyard food production.
www.urbanaquaponics.com.au - the home of the Online Urban Aquaponics Manual.
Aloha Gary.
I'm not quite sure how stuff I'm growing , I've tried so many things but as far as I remember:
Okra
basil
chard
kale
3 different kinds of lettuce
chinese broccoli
mizuna
cucumbers
squash
tomatoes
spinach
arugula
arugula
cress
watercress
taro
purslane
zucchini
chinese cabbage
collards
brussel sprouts
mesclun
and about 60 tilapia so far.
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