Practical Aquaponics and Integrated Aquaculture Technology
Murray Hallam is probably the best-known face in the world-wide Aquaponics movement. Murray is by nature an innovator and in his Research & Development facility has perfected many new methodologies for commercial farm Aquaponic systems.
At Practical Aquaponics, we have a range of information suitable for the novice to the expert. Browse our blog, register for our Aquaponics Courses, Workshops and Seminars or buy kits, books, DVDs and many other aquaponics necessities in our shop.
Proven and tested, there are hundreds of our kits in operation in every state of Australia and we have exported our kits to the USA, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Nassau. The wonderful thing about Aquaponics is that almost anyone can participate and get to grow some clean, healthy vegetables and fish.
Everything you could possibly need to set up an Aquaponics farm or home system is found in our online store. Whether you are looking to do Aquaponics in Brisbane, Perth, or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered with the best range of products Australia-wide.
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Our Blog contains a wealth of information spanning a wide range of Aquaponic topics, from general news to some of the well-kept secrets to success. This is a must view area for everyone interested in Aquaponics from the budding beginner to the seasoned aquaponics farmer.
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Tomatoes are such a wonderful indicator as to what nutrient may be missing in your Aquaponics system.Now, here is an interesting one to look at. Blossom End Rot, a classic deficiency of calcium. Take a close look at the tomatoes in the photo. You will see that the ends of the ...
Posted By Practical Aquaponics on 24th February 2020
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An Aquaponics Papaya or Pawpaw tree heavily laden with fruit. I want to be able to grow fruit trees as well vegetables. As you can see, I am having wonderful success with the Paw Paw (papaya) trees. I’ve got a good friend who is a retired Paw Paw (papaya) grower from ...
Posted By Murray Hallam on 11th August 2014
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A run through our greenhouse where we are in the process of building out a new section . The growth of the tomatoes and lettuce is remarkable. This was filmed early April 2012. Feel free to share on your Facebook page.
Posted By Murray Hallam on 27th April 2012
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Interview at Orlando just after the Aquaponics Association conference. In this segment Murray discusses the fish and plants in his Aquaponics system. In this clip Murry tells how the first DVD was made and what kind of information is available in the DVD's. Murray on the ...
Posted By Murray Hallam on 2nd January 2012
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Revised 7 May 2020.This basic guide will help in getting started without needing to spend weeks researching. The finer points can be studied and implemented as the project goes along.Better still get all the in-depth knowledge by enrolling in one of my courses. 1. My Aquaponics ...
Posted By Murray Hallam on 23rd December 2011
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CHOP or Constant Height One Pump has been adapted by Aquaponics enthusiasts around the world now for the last few years since we coined the term. The other variant Chift Pist runs in a similar way. I noticed a problem with water levels whilst working on a small commercial CHOP ...
Posted By Murray Hallam on 18th December 2011
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It is a bit difficult to know where to start when tackling your first Aquaponics project, but here is a list that might give you a few ideas. 1. Find out all you can about Aquaponics. There is lots information on the web. Conduct a search on Google for “Aquaponics”, and ...
Posted By Murray Hallam on 13th December 2011
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Q & A format. An edited extract from my Aquaponics Discussion Forum where very experienced Aquaponics and regular gardening practitioners contribute. Frank. Here's a question that gets asked of me privately by a lot of Permaculture people of Aquaponics. "Are all the nutrients ...
Posted By Murray Hallam on 11th December 2011
Views : 5795 | Comments : 15
Our DIY Aquaponics system (constructed mostly of recycled materials) has been operating for eight months now and the fish and plants are doing well, says Julia from Cooroy. We're in the middle of a very dry period in southeast Queensland and it's a real pleasure to see the plants ...
Posted By Murray Hallam on 8th December 2011
Views : 4632 | Comments : 5
Practical Aquaponics Aquaponics is the creation of a complete cycle of symbiotic relationships where the fish help plants and the plants help fish. It uses no chemicals, requires one tenth of the water needed for field plant production and only a fraction of the water that is ...
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Tomatoes are such a wonderful indicator as to what nutrient may be missing in your Aquaponics system . . .
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An Aquaponics Papaya or Pawpaw tree heavily laden with fruit. I want to be able to grow fruit trees . . .
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A run through our greenhouse where we are in the process of building out a new section . The growt . . .
Revised 7 May 2020.This basic guide will help in getting started without needing to spend weeks rese . . .
CHOP or Constant Height One Pump has been adapted by Aquaponics enthusiasts around the world now for . . .
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