Aquaponic Developments

Backyard Aquaponics workshop is back !

Written by Joel Tuesday, 17 January 2012 00:00

 

BYAP workshop - January 2012 !

 For anyone just starting out with aquaponics the next workshop scheduled at the display centre in Jandakot will be held between 5.30-7.30pm on the 17th January 2012.We cover:

• Fish health

• How to get the most out of plant growth

• History

• Design basics and maintenance.

You also get to take home handouts plus five copies of the magazine on disc as well as the latest printed edition. You will also receive light refreshments during the evening.

Places are limited and bookings are essential

Contact Backyard Aquaponics NOW !

Venue : Backyard Aquaponics shop, Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia.

More Information - backyardaquaponics.com/forum

BYAP Magazine new edition released !

Written by Leo Sunday, 20 November 2011 00:00

BYAP Magazine Edition 12 

The latest edition of BYAP magazine is out now !

The twelfth edition of the Backyard Aquaponics magazine is packed with aquaponics  information.

Available now with a wide variety of articles in this edition.

Titles include

• Beetroot
• Two Spotted Mite
• Onwards and Upwards
• Salt Tolerant Plants
• IBCs Part 2
• Common Carp; Pet or Pest?

Get your copy now ! www.byapmagazine.com

Happy New Year !

Written by Joel Saturday, 19 November 2011 00:00

Backyard Aquaponics Up & Coming Workshop !

Written by Joel Thursday, 01 September 2011 00:00

This workshop is held at the Backyard Aquaponics shop, click here for a map. Please see below for more details.

BYAP Up & Coming workshop - 2011 !

This workshop is held at the Backyard Aquaponics shop, click here for a map. Please see below for more details. Number of places are limited so please apply ASAP and register your interest...

Contact Backyard Aquaponics NOW !

Venue : Backyard Aquaponics shop, Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia.

More Information - backyardaquaponics.com

Backyard Aquaponics Magazine - Edition 11

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 September 2011 22:09 Written by Leo Friday, 01 July 2011 00:00

Backyard Aquaponics Magazine - Edition 11  Now available

The eleventh edition of the Backyard Aquaponics magazine is packed with aquaponics information.

Details about some of the articles are :

Strawberries
Many people believe that the strawberry is a fruit, the fleshy red outgrowth is actually the receptacle of the strawberry flower.

Jim's Autopot Aquaponics
Jim started doing hydroponics in 2000, using components thrown away from the local people who didn't have much success
Big BYAP Experiment

We felt that it's up to people like us to put back into the industry with documenting trials of different system types.

2010 Photo Competitiom
....is back! Check out the winner and the runner ups; amazing images!

Shield Bugs
These bugs multiply in large numbers; if not kept at bay they damage crops and plants and become significant pests in the garden.

Introduction to IBCs
The humble IBC, disposable industrial packaging are a multipurpose, recycled, cheap, modular way to build an aquaponic system.

This
edition is available as an electronic magazine for immediate download, and also as a printed magazine. All printed magazine purchases also include an immidiate electronic download as well.

BYAP magazine new edition is now available on official site : BYAPMagazine.com.

Next BYAP workshop

Written by Joel Tuesday, 24 May 2011 00:00

BYAP workshop pictures

You can be on the next list of lucky people too. Next Date is : Saturday 25th June 2011 (5.30-7.30pm)

The workshop will include information about running and operating your own aquaponic system and it will offer participants:

• Basics of aquaponics
• Get the most of your plants
• Caring for your fish
• System design and maintenance
• Course notes and e-magazines

Number of places are limited so please apply ASAP and register your interest...

Contact Backyard Aquaponics NOW !

Venue : Backyard Aquaponics shop, Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia.

Map - http://backyardaquaponics.com/contact

Backyard Aquaponics Mag 10th Ed. (Update!)

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 10:07 Written by Leo Sunday, 06 March 2011 00:00

Backyard Aquaponics Magazine 10th edition (electronic version) Now available

The highly anticipated 10th edition of the Backyard Aquaponics Magazine is now out for grabs in electronic & printed mediums.

Currently subscriptions are available from TheAquaponcStore.com.

BYAP magazine new edition is now available on official site : BYAPMagazine.com.

Aquaponics Sysetm Productivity

Written by Leo Sunday, 06 February 2011 00:00

What aquaponic system gives best results ?

A common question that comes to everyone interested in aquaponics at some point.

Backyard Aquaponics has been considerate enough to use three of their systems to the test to find the answer.

with three different water flow control systems being used, no one can predict the outcome.

The Systems:

System 1: Has an Auto Siphon, , the flow was too high to get the siphon working properly so they changed the 40mm drain fitting to a 50mm drain fitting, and as such larger internal pipework on the siphon, hopefully will work well with the 3000L/hour pump.

System 2:  Is constantly flooded and has been set up with a standpipe, it's running constantly flooded with the pump on all the time and flood level is about 1-2 inches below the surface of the clay.

System 3: Is flood & drain by a standpipe and timer and is running as per BYAP standard systems with a 15m on 45 minute off cycle.

Plants: Thyme, parsley, oregano, dill, chili, chives, celery, capsicum, spring onion, rainbow chard, and lettuce.

And after a month of maintaining them images from last three weeks are shown below.

It clearly becomes obvious the flood and drain mechanism using the timer is the best performer here and as per Joel's comments it also used the least amount of water.

So there you have it. Mystery solved.. There can be many other experiments that can be used with different settings but for now this gives everyone a clear idea.

Full details can be found on the BYAP Forum.