Tag Archives: Aquaponics

Aquaponics update video

Posted on March 18, 2017 by veganfoodpreparation

As I haven’t given any feedback on my Aquaponics lately, this is a short video showing you just how productive it is, 3 years after first construction. The fruit trees are a very recent addition and just look how well … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics Update – 2nd December 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by veganfoodpreparation

Finally after starting in May 2013 the final piece of the jigsaw has been put in place and my Aquaponics system is fully functioning. Shade cloth put on today, just in time for what looks like being a very long … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics Update – New fingerlings

Posted on December 1, 2013 by veganfoodpreparation

At last I received my new fingerlings yesterday after 7 months of waiting. 125 Silver Perch and 25 catfish. This is them in their oxygen filled plastic bags floating in their new home whilst equalizing water temperature before release. The … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics – Now the big experiment begins

Posted on September 14, 2013 by veganfoodpreparation

Now that I have my 6 meter by 7 meter greenhouse completed and the Aquaponics system maturing nicely, I planted three sub tropical to tropical trees today. A red Papaya A Rincon Avocado Along side my Mango Tree Bendigo, where … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics in my own backyard is finally fully up and running

Posted on September 1, 2013 by veganfoodpreparation

Finally after much planning, building, learning and patiently waiting, my Aquaponics system is fully functional and producing wonderful organic veggies for the table. Yesterday the final piece of cladding went on followed by the self opening windows that should hopefully … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics – Greenhouse nearing completion and system maturing well

Posted on August 18, 2013 by veganfoodpreparation

It has taken some time but I’m now nearing the completion of my Aquaponic’s setup. Since my last post 7 weeks ago when I introduced my first fish, the following has occurred; 1. The water, which was extremely muddy due … Continue reading →

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Aquaponics – First fish introduced

Posted on June 30, 2013 by veganfoodpreparation

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 veganfoodpreparation

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 veganfoodpreparation

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 veganfoodpreparation

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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