Latest checklist of preparations;



- Creating an IBC System with a minimum of 1" pipe from the pump.

  (Unclear on using a submersible or stand alone pump application ... still to be determined)



- Using a 1 1/4" stand pipe in my GB bell siphon.

- Using the flood and drain method 24/7. (Is that too much?)

- Planning on using pea gravel for the grow bed due to…

I'm sure you have heard that phrase before. but in Aquaponics? Sure, why not and here is why.

The place where I was going to get my IBC tote called on Friday and told me the marking on the totes he picked up said bio-hazard. I'll pass on those for sure so now what?

Found a new source locally for totes for a better price too. So don't get discouraged just keep moving forward on you project.

As I learn more about this adventure I begin to see that it is not only a source for food production and a green endeavor, but it is also a social network as well. Aquaponists have so much in common and are a great group of folks to chat with and learn from. They are an inspiration to newbies like us and maybe someday I can be a resource for other newbies once I have been a successful Aquaponist (is this even a word?)

Little by little I am…

Ran into a snag today ... determining the proper pumping system needed for our set up.

I really wanted to use solar power to run my system but have been advised not to, because there is not enough flow rate or head height.

My concern is when the power goes out? What then? With solar this is or no concern. So my search continues on this quest.

Recently I located the most of my needed Aquaponic supplies LOCALLY and I am so happy. I also saw an awesome video about making an inexpensive bell siphon for my flood and drain grow bed. The more I read the more I learn. This is very exciting and I can't wait to get started.

I have something new that has interested me, it's called aquaponics! I am doing my homework, like I always do before starting off on a new adventure.



I asked Marcia if she would be interested in a water feature that we could eat? She of course looked at me strange an wondered what I was talking about. I explained what I basically knew about aquaponics and she thought it might be "fun". So here I am with my first posting to this new adventure blog…