Edition Seven

The seventh edition of the Backyard Aquaponics magazine is packed with aquaponics information. Edition seven focuses on aquaponics in the community, and features articles from local schools and groups in Western Australia. Children are by far the ones who benefit most from such systems; where they can learn about where their food comes from and how it is produced.

This edition also features a major article on the BYAP commercial system, which continues from the last edition of our magazine. In this issue we explain how we built the system and how the system functions. Joel Malcolm recounts every step of the construction process, in great detail. This is a must read article, for any budding commercial grower.

The edition is packed full of articles that are bound to stimulate your interest, and provide you with hours of entertainment.

Fishing for Answers: Will the oceans run out of fish?

We take a thorough look into why the largest ecosystem in the world is failing, and what we can do to stop it. Scientists estimate that if the current rate of decline continues, the world will run out of fish within the next forty years.Fishing authorities around the world are restricting and banning fishing in hundreds and thousands of rivers, oceans and streams, in a desperate attempt to save our oceans. But even with reduced and banned fishing practices, fish stocks are continuing to decline all around the world.

Earth Garden: Easy Aquaponics

Earth Garden, are a well-established publishing firm, with a strong history of fantastic books, and Easy Aquaponics is no exception. We review this essential guide to designing, building and operating, your very own aquaponics system. The book combines all of the wisdom and experience of Australias' leading aquaponics experts, into an easy to read and incredibly informative book. There are various key contributor, sharing years of knowledge and experience, which makes this book a must have for all aquaponics enthusiasts.

Antics of Aphids

Faye Arcaro, our in-house entomologist, shares her knowledge on the antics of aphids, in a passionate and moving article. Faye has a unique ability to share her passion for insects, in a way that will excite and astound, every reader. This article takes a look at aphids and how to control them in your aquaponics system. Faye shares her knowledge on organic and biological control, to provide you with alternative methods, that are both safe for your fish and incredibly simple practice.