The Microponics Report #1
Hi, Welcome to the first edition of the Microponics Report. The best way we can describe The Microponics Report is to say that it's a podcast with pictures. This episode: Microponics Explained The Online Urban Aquaponics Manual Aquaponics HQ Creek Street Micro Farm … [Read More...]
Speraneo Aquaponics – an Australian Context
The Basic Flood and Drain System (which I refer to as the Speraneo model in recognition of the man who popularised it) is the most commonly used backyard aquaponics system in the world. It is simple to understand, easy to build and operate - and (within particular constraints) it works. Other … [Read More...]
Are All Aquaponics Systems Ugly?
Recently, Rosco (a BYAP member) who confesses to being "cursed with perfect taste when it comes to landscaping" posed the provocative question, “Are all Aquaponics Systems Ugly?” He then rolled out the following guidelines: 1 - If it involves beds on skinny legs I'll look the other … [Read More...]
Backyard Aquaponics System Design
Australian scientist Dr Wilson Lennard has developed a new domestic aquaponics system design model for those people who wish to design and build their own backyard media bed aquaponics systems. Several weeks ago, he released The Backyard Systems Design Tool (which comprises a calculator and … [Read More...]
Aquaponics and the Aqua-Shyster
A recent issue of the Aquaponics Journal (published by Nelson & Pade) features a timely article titled "Beware of Aqua-Shysters" by Dr James Rakocy. In previous posts, I've referred to people who misrepresent the capabilities of their systems, sell poor quality goods and/or provide misleading … [Read More...]
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