Friday, December 30, 2011

Here is the greenhouse we will be using for the Aquaponics.

We have it set for winter solstice, so the sun/shade line will miss the fish tanks. If this doesn't allow enough direct light into the greenhouse we may have to adjust the sun opening.We are going to use IBC's for our tanks.

Two of the IBC's

Our plans are to use 5 tanks for fish. There are six, 55gal barrels that will be cut in half length-ways to increase grow bed area, and to provide a tank to grow Duckweed in. Research has shown that we can use the Duckweed for fish feed and chicken feed. If the chickens like it we may expand that part of process to help cut back on feed expense for them. Since we are trying to be as sustainable as possible, it sounds like a viable option.