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Aquaponics is a way to grow a garden. It is similar to hydroponics, but uses fish to feed the plants instead of man mad fertilizers. Growth of the garden is 10 times that of a conventional garden, with no weeding. If you are interested you can go here for more info, http://www.backyardaquaponics.com.

This is what my system will look like when done. The green parts are the grow beds, and they will be filled with river rocks, so the plants can get their roots into them.





The hole in my front yard before I put the tank in.

The 1550 gallon fish tank. Will have between 300-400 Channel catfish in here. Can't wait to have fresh catfish anytime I want. The other tanks are IBC's and they will be my temporary grow beds while I finish the system.

And here is where it is today. Next is going to be placing about 700 cinder blocks in place.

Wow, looks like alot of work!

Yes lots of work. I did manage to get 2 temporary grow beds plumbed up today and flowing. Going tomorrow to buy some river rock to put in them. Should be able to plant something by Tuesday. These beds are only temporary until I get all my concrete work done which will be a while. Waiting on tax returns.

Here is a pic of the siphon. It allows the water to fill up, then drain the entire container empty.



This is the other part of the siphon.



This is a pic of the siphon running.

Here are the grow beds in place. They total about 300 gallons.





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I need to come out and see it! Looks like you need some help!!!!

That is very interesting and very cool helo.Keep the pics coming.

Thanks guys, not going to do a lot more until tax returns get here. So progress will get slow for a bit till funds catch up.

Had the boys washing rocks yesterday. They where not happy.



One almost ready to plant.

I would really like to see it.

Got both grow beds filled with river rocks, and planted some peas, beets, turnips. Should have some sprouts when I get home from offshore.

TEXASLEFTY wrote:I would really like to see it.

X2

Come one over.

Need to get TxPapa on a plane and we can come out and "kill some crown" !

Sweet

Man that would be great to see

huntingwithsoldiers wrote:Man that would be great to see

Come on down with them.

The LSHF GTG!

TEXASLEFTY wrote:The LSHF GTG!

Cool, just don't expect plush accomadations.

We will be fine!!!!

Yeah, you seen my crappy little house. About to start on a entire outside remodel. All new windows, doors, and siding.

Hey helo would love to come down to your part of the world some time. Just give me a heads up so I can take off a few days.

Heck anytime I am not at work.

A lshf gtg does sound good. Heck accomodations, give me enough of that crown and coke and I will sleep in the chicken coop lol