IBC Aquaponics

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A place for IBC tote systems to share what they have learned and system designs.

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  • Adding more sump tanks - question!

    Hello,I have the following IBC Tote setup (covered in another thread here) http://imgur.com/a/kU75t and I need to add another sump tank for additional water capacity and I've burned out 2 pumps now as I just quite dont have enough total sump capacity.I started…

    By Blake Allen

    Feb 25, 2017

    14

  • Got my IBC system up, having a plumbing problem...

    Hello! Ive just got my new system up and running and your seeing my plumping in the middle of a rework. Before I cut to many pipes and give myself a bigger headache I thought I'd ask the community to help verify what might be going on and ensure I am solving the problem in the right way.The system…

    By Blake Allen

    Jun 8, 2016

    18

  • Storing Fish Water

    I'm planning to drain and clean my IBC fish tank but due to the amount of rain we've had I don't want to put it on my gardens right now. Is there any reason I shouldn't put in in my rain storage tank for future use in the gardens?

    By Jeff S

    May 16, 2016

    3

  • How flexible are IBM Totes?

    I need to bring 3 totes into basement.I will be cutting off the top 1 foot.How flexible are the totes to fold back to get through a 3' door way?Would rather not take door jams apart.Craig

    By Craig Shevlin

    Dec 31, 2015

    7

  • Requesting help with media/plants

    Hi there, my IBC tote system is functioning well, fish are getting bigger(started with goldfish) and plant growth is amazing however fruit production is disappointing to say the least.  Several posts recommended hand pollination and i tried but almost no female flowers to pollinate squash,  peas or…

    By Mike Beckman

    Aug 15, 2015

    5

  • IBC Tank Drain - Fish Screen

    I saw someone use the IBC drain as the solids outlet run out to a sweeping 90 to veritcal into a radial flow filter.  Thought that was a great way to go until it was time to put fish in...  hmmm, how do I keep the fish in the tank?Looking for ideas of how to screen the fish to keep them in the IBC…

    By Jeff Guykema

    Aug 1, 2015

    6

  • Update to my IBC system

     Plants are doing amazing.  Peas growing all over the rafters, squash growing over the media bed, down to the floor, tomatoes tied up to the rafter and flowers everywhere however, fruit production has been extremely poor.  3 tomatoes, one huge cucumber, several smaller squash not growing very much,…

    By Mike Beckman

    Jul 19, 2015

    9

  • Source for IBC Totes in North Pugt sound

    They usually have 2 or 3 available each week.jon@mtbakervapor.com (253) 269-2928 3715 Irongate Rd, Bellingham, Wa

    By Carla&Dave

    Jun 22, 2015

    0

  • Wintering your IBC tote/ fish tank

    This is my first year with Tilapia in an IBC tote, I have them in my greenhouse. I am wondering what others will do for winter? Ie, insulating tank, running grow beds, heater???

    By Angela Pierce

    Sep 23, 2012

    26

  • 3-tote system - Design questions and pump size questions

    Hi guys,Long time luker, first time posting.  I made a small 50 gallon system out of two large tupperware containers that worked great for about a year.  I've sinced moved homes and my system broke in the move.  I took this as a sign it was time to upgrade!  I've purchased 3 275Gal IBC totes to use…

    By Blake Allen

    Jan 25, 2015

    25