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We would only use the Dura-Skrim Liner in the media grow beds. I would use black in the tanks.
There are some pretty big setups using Dura-Skrim Liner for their grow beds. There really is a lot to learn... |
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We visited two Aquaponics places on Friday it was a good trip. I was amazed how many fish you can put in a tank. I got lots of advice a contact to get some starter water to get my system cycling faster.
A contact to get fish and places to order things I will need. I picked up 5 IBC 275 gallons today. They are food grade one time use containers. They look new I got them for $60 each. Each one had clearly labeled what was in them before so I know they are safe. I found cheaper ones but they were not clearly labeled what was in them. |
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I just found some stackable metal racks that I can set the grow beds on craigslist. They are super strong 1/8 box steel and only $18 each.
I am trying to make a deal on a 1000 gallon fish tank but we will see if that works out. Last edited by pinballlooking; 02-16-15 at 08:10 PM.. |
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This is really good to see and its encouraging to see you build it from the ground up.
Those food grade containers are cheap for the size of them. You might inspire me to build some aquaculture tanks. I have thought about growing crayfish in tanks as a get rich scheme ha ha.
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I decided not to make the wood beds with the liner because I wanted to get the system started. I don’t really need the greenhouse until winter so the system might have to stay outside until then.
I did not think untreated wood would hold up very well outside all summer. These IBC containers have a very good bag for the buck. I was not sure if I should document this build on here it is DIY and eco-friendly so I guess it meets the content requirements? Ok I started a Build post. http://ecorenovator.org/forum/lawn-g...tem-build.html Last edited by pinballlooking; 03-03-15 at 01:33 PM.. |
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I think it would be a outstanding project to showcase in the Lawn and Garden section.
I Know it will become a popular thread if not very popular. it is worthy of its own section but fits well into the garden slot so a spot is waiting for it. It will be the first Aquaculture Journal since the sites inception , amazing really. Doax brought up a good topic !
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Awesome stuff pinballlooking! Glad to see some interest. I'll watch this thread as I am seriously considering putting together a smaller system come summer.
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