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Click here to see a number of different systems that we have installed for people.

All systems are available either as complete kits for those who prefer DIY, or we can fully install a system for you in less than a day.

Brochure 1  Brochure 2 Here at backyard aquaponics our aim is to help you get your own aquaponic system so that you can produce fresh fish and vegetables in your own backyard.
We can provide systems as a DIY kit, or provide a full installation service.

Click on our brochures to the left for system pricing information.

With our fully installed system you have peace of mind that you not only have an efficient, modern, reliable system, you know that it's going to work, we take the hassle out of design and construction.  Here he have a range of systems for you to view.


System just finished

Heres a backyard aquaponics system just after installation.

When we say a "complete" system, thats exactly what it is, Bakyard Aquaponics systems are complete and running, there's nothing else you need to supply yourself, the cost of the system includes everything. All components of a backyard aquaponics system have been carefully tested to ensure they are the best quality, and best suited for the purpose. Most components in our systems have been tested over many years, and the system designs have been fine tuned over many years as well. These are not prototypes, they are food production systems designed and tested, and proven to work.

Backyard Aquaponics also believes in quality, we could just paint our growbed stands as it's cheaper, but all of our growbed stands are hot dip galvanized to ensure the best quality product. Our pumps are stainless steel Italian made, and most other major components are locally made in Western Australia. The growbeds have been specifically designed for use in aquaponics systems, they are produced from UV stabalized food grade HDPE, just like rainwater tanks.

growing well
This is the same system 10 weeks later.
more plant growthFrom a different angle..

We have a range of aquaponic systems designed to suit most people, or we can help design a system to suit your needs. To begin with we have included details below of the standard "Family System", other system details will be added to the website over the coming months.


Complete Aquaponic Systems

The 4 Bed "Family System" 

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another system

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This layout is suitable for a long Narrow area, this requires an area of about 12m by 2.2m, ideal for along a fence.

This design is suited to an area 7m by 4m, great for under a patio.

Perfect for a long narrow area 10m by 2.5m  systems can be designed to suit any situation.

 

The 4 bed system is our standard home food production system. It's a versatile system that offers many options. For those that want the highest production levels, you can produce a crop of 100 Barramundi over summer, then 100 Trout over winter, by utilising the fingerling/sump tank to give your fingerlings a head start. If you prefer to keep it more simple you can grow slower growing silver perch, or even koi or goldfish in the main fish tank, and stock the fingerling tank with Yabbies or Marron. This system will provide at least one meal of fish a week for a family of 4, as well as most of your fresh vegetable needs.

 Complete 4 bed system now only $7525

Included in the system is the following:

  • 4 UV stabilized, food grade, HDPE500L growbeds
  • 4 x Galvanised growbed stands
  • 44 x bags of expanded clay
  • 1 x 3000L Fish tank
  • 1 x 500L Fingerling/sump tank
  • 2 x Ebara Optima 250W S/S pump
  • All irrigation fittings and pipe work required
  • All drainage fittings and pipework required
  • 1 x Battery backed up air pump
  • 1 Backyard Aquaponics book/DVD/CD-Rom
  • Vial of beneficial bacteria
  • 1 Bag fish feed
  • 1 fresh water master test kit

You can install this yourself if you feel confident in your skills, or you can have our complete installation service. The complete installation provides you with the peace of mind that your aquaponic system will be working first time without any effort required by yourself.

The complete installation kit includes the above as well as:

  • Complete installation and initialization of your system
  • 2 hours of personal instruction about your system
  • 2 hours of ongoing support     
The complete Family System, fully installed is available now for only $8850 within the metro area of Perth Western Australia.  Thats about the same as what most people might spend on a mass produced spa, without delivery and installation. 

A couple of things to keep in mind if you're thinking about having a Backyard Aquaponics systems installed.

Firstly before we can install a system for you, the area where the system will be installed has to be flat and level. Preferably with a solid base such as slabs, brick paving or concrete, but it can be installed on top of compacted dirt, though this will require paving brick to go under each leg of the growbed stands to distribute the weight. The area around the system could then be filled with mulch or crushed rock.

Power will be required to run the pumps so there must be a power supply close by.

It is recommended that your system be covered with a clear roof of some type, though it's not essential.

Water will be required during installation for washing the growbed media, and for filling the system. Scheme water is generally ok, though bore water may require testing if you are unsure of the water quality.

So you want a backyard Aquaponics system installed at your house? Please contact us now and book an appointment. For $160 we will come and check your site to ensure that there is access for the equipment and materials, and discuss the best possible design layout for your personal requirements. We will then design your system to suit your requirements using 3D software, and send you the plans and quotation to suit. The $160 will then be deducted from the final purchase price should you decide to go ahead with the system installation.


Other sizes and configurations of systems are available, from one bed courtyard systems up to 5 or 6 bed deluxe systems. Presently these Backyard Aquaponics systems are only available in Western Australia but they will soon be available Australia wide.


 
the team

The friendly efficient Backyard Aquaponics team can have your aquaponics system installed in no time.

 




If you have any further queries, please don't hesitate to call or email

 

or write to the following address:

Backyard Aquaponics

PO Box 3350, Success, W.A., 6965