Geodesic Dome Aquaponics Greenhouse Walk Through

[tzimtzum1618]

Is the growth rate in the aquaponics bed noticeably faster than the dirt beds? 

[SwissMojoKnife]

Very beautiful system. 

[CluckHutdotcom]

I have it plugged in right now but will be switching it to a solar panel in spring. the fan, air pump, water pump and irrigation system only draw under 100w so it will be "off-grid" and a full self contained ecosystem. :) I will post more updates as I continue on it.

[jetle25]

THIS is GREAT!. What is powering your water pump?

[web4deb]

I like how you put the hubs together.

[martynhiemstra]

3 people like buying chemically induced fruit en vegetables from the supermarket :-P

[BackyardDiscoveryCo]

I love seeing different ideas for convenient gardening.

[eathealthier4u]

I love your geodesic dome greenhouse. You did such a great job. I am inspired to do one for myself...I just have to decide on the size. Would you say that this one was too small for you now? Or would you say to start out with one of this size? Perhaps you would suggest to just start out with a bigger one, and "grow" into it? Please give me your feedback on size and how to pick a size that would work. I'm leaning towards bigger...

[Carlyn3676]

@eathealthier4u

I feel the same way. He has done a great job.

[CluckHutdotcom]

Atheist4USA - Everyone's taste in music varies and that's why there is choice and variety on the radio. we find living in the country and on a hobby farm that we can relate to county music.

[knowhow2live]

Kevin shea here. Glad to see your work.

[CluckHutdotcom]

We have Tilapia in ours. We also have a small indoor one that we have setup as a herb garden and we use feeder fish for that one. the indoor one works awesome for basil, oregano thyme and ones like that.

[MrPiracy1337]

Hey what kind of aquaponics system are you using?

[CluckHutdotcom]

@sustainable2012 - we recycled as much as we could and made the structure from stud length 2x4's which were the cheapest that would give us our lengths. I also used the basement poly from lowes which was far cheaper than the UV coated ones available online for 3 times the price. we did multiple coats on the walls and it has held up the the sun and hail. the most expensive part of the project was the pond liner but you need one that is potable rated. please ask if you have more questions!

[ozimandias1]

@CluckHutdotcom I love how your made your greenhouse! How did you make the connectors for the struts?

[k9klf]

Very nice.

[dankill16]

pretty cool

[joadhenry]

awesome!



[tmcnabb104]

I am a carpenter, and I have to say I love the workmanship - I am curious, though - the beds on the perimeter of your dome - are those just dirt beds? Your grow bed seems a bit small for 1600 liters, but that would depend upon the number of fish.

[CluckHutdotcom]

@tmcnabb104 - yes they are dirt beds that I had hooked up to a sprinkler system to feed water from the fish tank.