Getting into aquaponics was and is a learning experience...

[Bob Vento]

As time goes on we have discovered which crops work for us and which ones to avoid in the future. For us it seems that our lava rock and stalite rock combo grow bed, in the future, will be primarily an herb garden.

I believe we will attempt a raft system for our next crops like lettuce, kale, spinach, etc.

Any newbie must approach aquaponics as a learning experience. It's hard work and above all ... a lot of fun.

I think if we had kids, it would be some family fun working on the project together. My 7 year old nephew told me ... "you made the circle of life Tio Bob" .. so he really gets it.


My 12 year old niece is too busy being 12 to actually show any interest except to maybe feed the fish. So she may be past the "age of wonderment" to understand what we are trying to do.

That's it for now,
Bob