I am new to aquaponics and have very limited space because I live in an apartment but I was determined to give it a try. After about 2 weeks of getting things together it's finally completed. My herbs went into the grow beds about 3 days ago and are doing really well. Questions and comments are welcome!
Fish tank: 55 gallons with an under-gravel filter to keep things circulating - also adds extra oxygen
Water perimeters: ammonia, nitrate, nitrite levels are all 0 // PH is a little high at 8.2 but the fish seem really happy and are eating well.
Pump: 300 GPH Active Aqua
Grow beds: washed pea gravel and red crawlers
Plants: various herbs
Thank you!
My grow beds are filled with pea gravel and have red crawlers in each one.
My set up is really simple, the pump runs every 45 minutes and floods the grow beds. I used PVC to make the connections.
Grow beds draining right into the fish tank stocked with 40 comet goldfish. Fish tank is 55 gallons.