Hello all!
I know I'm late in posting a greeting so I decided to make time to introduce myself.

My name is John and I come from the State of New Jersey. I got interested in aquaponics after a few trips to The Land in Walt Disney World. When my wife asked for a greenhouse and a small "fish tank" sized hydoponic setup, I did some research and decided to jump in.

As usual, my projects increase in size as I get more interested. I purchased a 6 x 8 greenhouse from Harbor Freight and decided to try an aquaponics setup using various designs from the internet. I was referred to this site while looking online to purchase Tilapia and liked what I read and decided to join.

So far, my daughter and I have constructed the greenhouse. I've made some modifications for support and weather protection. I am slowing getting the componets together for the actual project. I currently am building an insulated fish tank to suppy the nutrients. I hope to use a large fish tank heater to keep the Tilapia alive during the winter months. The greenhouse will be unheated and not actively growing for three months out of the year so I need to incorporate a filter into the design. I hope to get this part finished soon so I can test the heater and system before purchasing the fish.

I work on the project after work, between kids activites, and after homework is finished. Obviously it is slow going but I'm in no rush. I want to have it up and running by March.

Anyway, Hello to all and I hope to be able to contribute to your online community!
John