My 1st client build... - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T08:58:24Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/my-1st-client-build?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A590071&feed=yes&xn_auth=noProgress pics He decided he…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-09:4778851:Comment:5921692015-01-09T13:21:30.708ZMr. Pythonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MrPython
<p><span>Progress pics</span> <img alt=":thumbleft:" src="http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_thumright.gif" title="thumbleft"></img> <span> </span><br></br><br></br><span>He decided he wanted to start with the fish and use a bacteria starter.</span><br></br><span>We decided to go fishing, seen as all the normal suppliers were away or closed for the holidays.</span><br></br><br></br><span>The quarry nearby is full of bluegill which seems quite popular in the states for aquaponics.</span><br></br><span>We pulled 39 fish in 45mins, they basically snatch the hook as it hits the water.…</span><br></br><img alt="Image" height="199" src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Fishside.jpg" width="620"></img></p>
<p><span>Progress pics</span> <img src="http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_thumright.gif" alt=":thumbleft:" title="thumbleft"/><span> </span><br/><br/><span>He decided he wanted to start with the fish and use a bacteria starter.</span><br/><span>We decided to go fishing, seen as all the normal suppliers were away or closed for the holidays.</span><br/><br/><span>The quarry nearby is full of bluegill which seems quite popular in the states for aquaponics.</span><br/><span>We pulled 39 fish in 45mins, they basically snatch the hook as it hits the water.</span><br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Fishside.jpg" alt="Image" width="620" height="199"/></p>
<p><br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/fishtop.jpg" alt="Image" width="623" height="352"/><br/><br/><span>I changed out 10l of water every 10mins to make sure it stayed fresh and I ran a portable compressor line into the water for aeration.</span><br/><br/><span>They all made it safely to the tank with no casualties, luckily the water temp and PH were very similar. My car clunks a bit like wet dog from the spilled water but hey it was an adventure.</span><br/><br/><span>It's been about 2 weeks now - no casualties they're still learning to feed off the surface but I'm sure they'll get it when they get hungry enough. </span><br/><br/><span>Here they are in action they still a bit timid in the new environment.</span><br/><span><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3osnr4wSHI&feature=youtu.be" class="postlink">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3osnr4wSHI&feature=youtu.be</a></span><br/><span>Mine were shy in the beginning too, now they're actually quite rude.</span><br/><br/><span>The ladies are insisting that we build a pipe stack for them and add plastic plants for them to play in.</span><br/><br/><span>Well 2 weeks in he only had an ammonia and nitrite reading on the 2nd and 4th day the Nitrate levels are rising steadily</span></p> Hey Jeff,
The main reason is…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-12-17:4778851:Comment:5900712014-12-17T07:30:59.902ZMr. Pythonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MrPython
<p>Hey Jeff,</p>
<p>The main reason is the cost of net pots here. I like the concept of using the neoprene inserts they work well and there is no messing around with media. I just use a pool noodle and cut slices off it to make the inserts. The sheet holds the inserts very tightly.</p>
<p>With the styrofoam or even a sheet of closed cell foam, I think when the plants build up some mass, the inserts would push through.</p>
<p>The other hassle here is the African sun the polystyrene just doesn't…</p>
<p>Hey Jeff,</p>
<p>The main reason is the cost of net pots here. I like the concept of using the neoprene inserts they work well and there is no messing around with media. I just use a pool noodle and cut slices off it to make the inserts. The sheet holds the inserts very tightly.</p>
<p>With the styrofoam or even a sheet of closed cell foam, I think when the plants build up some mass, the inserts would push through.</p>
<p>The other hassle here is the African sun the polystyrene just doesn't last </p> Awesome job. Even though I tr…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-12-17:4778851:Comment:5899802014-12-17T02:14:01.834ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>Awesome job. Even though I try to give my system a clean look I can't say that I put as much effort in it as you have. Why didn't you go with a Styrofoam sheet in the DWC instead of the PVC and plastic sheet?</p>
<p>Awesome job. Even though I try to give my system a clean look I can't say that I put as much effort in it as you have. Why didn't you go with a Styrofoam sheet in the DWC instead of the PVC and plastic sheet?</p> Had a productive day and a bi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-12-16:4778851:Comment:5901722014-12-16T22:23:23.934ZMr. Pythonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MrPython
<p>Had a productive day and a bit.</p>
<p>I got home early on Monday, used the gap to build the raft for Rod's Deep Water Culture (DWC) tank.<br></br>I did an improved version of mine. A pipe float with a deck and neoprene inserts to hold the plants.<br></br><a href="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Rodraftfloat.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Rodraftfloat.jpg"></img></a> I used 50mm PE pipe. Mine was made with 40mm PVC but that could use a dash more buoyancy</p>
<p>I got a bought a damaged carpet protector…</p>
<p>Had a productive day and a bit.</p>
<p>I got home early on Monday, used the gap to build the raft for Rod's Deep Water Culture (DWC) tank.<br/>I did an improved version of mine. A pipe float with a deck and neoprene inserts to hold the plants.<br/><a href="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Rodraftfloat.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Rodraftfloat.jpg" class="align-full"/></a>I used 50mm PE pipe. Mine was made with 40mm PVC but that could use a dash more buoyancy</p>
<p>I got a bought a damaged carpet protector from work as the deck<br/><a href="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Rodraftdeck.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Rodraftdeck.jpg" class="align-full"/></a>Strapped them all together and cut some neoprene inserts</p>
<p><a href="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/RodraftInserts.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/RodraftInserts.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Today it was off to Rod's to finish the piping for the DWC tank, add the air stones to the fish tank and the DWC tank and tidy up.<br/><a href="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Roddone2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Roddone2.jpg" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Roddone1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Roddone1.jpg" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Roddone3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Roddone3.jpg" class="align-full"/></a>This is a serious system and, though it pains me, I think I am leaving it in good hands <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/><br/>I will be helping them through the cycling process.</p> We're a bit spoilt here with…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-08:4778851:Comment:5858072014-11-08T07:51:15.519ZMr. Pythonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MrPython
<p>We're a bit spoilt here with the climate. The winter water temp drops to about 9°. But I was in the states on a company trip in December landed in New York then did a hop to Florida. Florida was very similar to our weather, but New York all that snow wow that must be a challenge.<br></br> <br></br> I hear you on the GH prep, all those little things that you even forget yourself till you do it again. But it's still an awesome feeling to stand back after know, I did that and it's a good job.…</p>
<p>We're a bit spoilt here with the climate. The winter water temp drops to about 9°. But I was in the states on a company trip in December landed in New York then did a hop to Florida. Florida was very similar to our weather, but New York all that snow wow that must be a challenge.<br/> <br/> I hear you on the GH prep, all those little things that you even forget yourself till you do it again. But it's still an awesome feeling to stand back after know, I did that and it's a good job.<a href="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif" class="align-full"/></a></p> As I am in the middle of expa…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-07:4778851:Comment:5854942014-11-07T17:33:00.593ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>As I am in the middle of expanding my single IBC with 1 grow bed to an in ground sump with 2 media beds and 1 raft bed I'm finding the GH prep is more involved than the aquaponics components. Digging , wiring, building, leveling, heating, etc. Is taking all my time. I had the tanks ready months ago. I'm almost there but right now in Florida for R&R before winter.</p>
<p>As I am in the middle of expanding my single IBC with 1 grow bed to an in ground sump with 2 media beds and 1 raft bed I'm finding the GH prep is more involved than the aquaponics components. Digging , wiring, building, leveling, heating, etc. Is taking all my time. I had the tanks ready months ago. I'm almost there but right now in Florida for R&R before winter.</p> Thanks man, pity the chaps ba…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-07:4778851:Comment:5856312014-11-07T13:33:35.687ZMr. Pythonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MrPython
Thanks man, pity the chaps base is not ready yet cant wait to switch it on.
Thanks man, pity the chaps base is not ready yet cant wait to switch it on. Nice Job.tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-07:4778851:Comment:5853972014-11-07T13:10:04.616ZJeff Shttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffSullivan
<p>Nice Job.</p>
<p>Nice Job.</p> An updateHere's a pic of the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-06:4778851:Comment:5856092014-11-06T21:59:26.932ZMr. Pythonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MrPython
<p><strong>An update</strong><br></br><br></br>Here's a pic of the bell siphon installed.<br></br>To fit the stand pipe I cut the hole in the bed just a tad smaller than the OD on the fitting. I heated the hole in the bed with a heat gun then quickly turned the fitting into the soft plastic so it would cut/mold a thread and give a tighter fit.<br></br><img alt="Image" src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/RodBellsiphon.jpg?t=1415307978"></img> <br></br><br></br>The NFT Channels worked out well<br></br><img alt="Image" src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-Potsin.jpg?t=1415307987"></img> <br></br><br></br>Then the signature filter came out nicely<br></br><img alt="Image" src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-Filtersideoffishtank.jpg?t=1415308019"></img> <img alt="Image" src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-Filtersideview.jpg?t=1415308065"></img> <br></br><br></br>This is…</p>
<p><strong>An update</strong><br/><br/>Here's a pic of the bell siphon installed.<br/>To fit the stand pipe I cut the hole in the bed just a tad smaller than the OD on the fitting. I heated the hole in the bed with a heat gun then quickly turned the fitting into the soft plastic so it would cut/mold a thread and give a tighter fit.<br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/RodBellsiphon.jpg?t=1415307978" alt="Image"/><br/><br/>The NFT Channels worked out well<br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-Potsin.jpg?t=1415307987" alt="Image"/><br/><br/>Then the signature filter came out nicely<br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-Filtersideoffishtank.jpg?t=1415308019" alt="Image"/> <img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-Filtersideview.jpg?t=1415308065" alt="Image"/><br/><br/>This is what it looked like all together just before we packed the trailer.<br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-beforedelivery.jpg?t=1415308026" alt="Image"/><br/><br/>Then with a bit of teenage help ....<br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-Motivatedhelp.jpg?t=1415307963" alt="Image"/><br/><br/>.... We were ready to roll, in rush hour traffic<br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Rod-Intransit.jpg?t=1415307952" alt="Image"/><br/><br/>Check out the marketing for the people who must be wondering - what the hell is that?..<br/><img src="http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/Mr-Python/Aquaponics/Oppertunisticmarketing.jpg?t=1415309394" alt="Image"/><br/><br/>The delivery went well except for the downed biker we drove past on the way.</p>
<p></p> IBC's are used they came from…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-03:4778851:Comment:5852202014-11-03T08:21:36.197ZMr. Pythonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MrPython
<p>IBC's are used they came from the wine industry, I believe. They are actually black already, there is a white layer in the inside and a black layer on the outside. They are quite rare and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.</p>
<p>The side support is a slight issue but easily sorted with a wooden strut or a steel length of square tubing. In hindsight the steel strut would be a better idea because the woodwork is more labour intensive.</p>
<p>IBC's are used they came from the wine industry, I believe. They are actually black already, there is a white layer in the inside and a black layer on the outside. They are quite rare and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.</p>
<p>The side support is a slight issue but easily sorted with a wooden strut or a steel length of square tubing. In hindsight the steel strut would be a better idea because the woodwork is more labour intensive.</p>