filteration set for barumundi

[Sam2]

hi
i am starting a aquaponics garden and i was wondering if i need to filter the water for the fish.i have a 3500 liter tank for the fish to live in and 9 x 230 liter bath tubs with clay balls and auto siphons draining straight back into the tank.
thanks
new to aquaponics

sam

[GaryD]

Hi Sam,

You can build a system pretty much as you've described and you'll be able to grow a few fish and a useful quantity of vegetables.

If you incorporate some simple filtration into your system, you will be able to grow more fish (in greater safety) and more vegetables.

Welcome to APHQ.

Gary

[Sam2]

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Hello Gary
thanks for the reply.
i like your idea of filteration.
i have been looking into it and i have found a filteration mudule all set up for barrumundi,in fact it was used for exactly that purpose at a barruundi farm,i tryed uploading a photo for you to look at .tell me what you think and what you would pay for something like this.Filtration & Pump Unit (Disc) Onga 240 Volt, Complete with Pipe Work, Filters, Control Timer Box
thanks
Sam

[Sam2]

hey Gary

these two are also available ,which one do you think would be more appropriate.
they all look like they would do the job.
regards

Sam



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Filtration & Pump Unit, Davey, 240 Volt, Complete with Pipe Work, Filters, Control Timer Box

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Filtration & Pump Unit Discs, Onga Sta-Rite 1HP, 240 Volt, Complete with Pipe Work, Filters, Control Timer Box

[GaryD]

Hi Sam,

It's good gear but, unless you were considering a large (much larger than the usual backyard system), I'd recommend that you leave them all alone. The power bills will require that you mortgage your house.

There are a wide variety of devices that will allow you to capture and remove solids far more cost-effectively.

Keep reading, mate......it's all here somewhere.

Gary

[Earthan Group]

HI Sam

I would be a little careful with second hand pumps. Most barra set ups run high levels of salt. With the heart of your system, the pump, always buy new ones with warranty.

hey Gary

these two are also available ,which one do you think would be more appropriate.
they all look like they would do the job.
regards

Sam



Filtration & Pump Unit, Davey, 240 Volt, Complete with Pipe Work, Filters, Control Timer Box

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Filtration & Pump Unit Discs, Onga Sta-Rite 1HP, 240 Volt, Complete with Pipe Work, Filters, Control Timer Box

[Sam2]

thanks for the advice gary,
im going solar eventually. my goal is to be as energy efficient as possible,with maximum productivity.
my design is in its finall stages of the structural build.
i will post the photos here sometime soon in the members area.
i have found a product called tri kelp,it is certified by the bfa,to run the system prior to adding fish,have you used this or something similar,
regards
Sam

[Sam2]

thanks for the advice,
these set ups are around 700.dollars second hand,if the pumps are no good then not worth the money.
cheer s

[GaryD]

Hi Sam,

i have found a product called tri kelp,it is certified by the bfa,to run the system prior to adding fish,have you used this or something similar

Many people use Seasol or Maxicrop to provide plant nutrients while they are waiting for their system to cycle. My preference is to cycle the system without fish.

Fishless cycling happens very quickly when compared to using fish. I'd advise that you plant your grow beds out once the system has cycled.....and you have nitrate production in hand.

Gary

[Earthan Group]

thanks for the advice,
these set ups are around 700.dollars second hand,if the pumps are no good then not worth the money.
cheer s

You would have to ask how long the pumps have running for Sam. Generally, secondhand aquaculture gear sells at 10cents in the dollar on the new price, much to the dismay of farmers.