Introduction

The purpose of this blog is for me to take all the information I learn about aquaponics (or a percentage) and put it to use. I figure that if I get it out into the open and publish it I will actually do something with it. As of right now it is only a theory but I have hopes in it becoming a reality. Over the last 15 years or so I have come across many things that have peeked my interests.. Including but not limited to electronics, Cars, Computers (much longer than 15 years) and anything technical. As of recent, I have begun broadening my horizon and have turned my passions to not only technical but other things such as aquaponics and building random things like desks etc. One day I hope to pursue the combination of all these things but sadly I'm not sure how it can happen :). I'm hoping to update every few days if not sooner. I spend a lot of time researching so I would really like to post each time I complete a session of research.. Good luck with that I tell myself but only time will tell.

Shopping List


Bought Quantity Item Total Price
X 1 3/4" PVC male adapter .39
X 1 3" long piece of 3/4" PVC pipe
X 1 3/4" PVC threaded ball valve 8.46
X 1 3/4" PVCstreet ell .49
1 3/4" conduit locknut
1 Safety glasses
X 1 Jigsaw with new blade. 57.97
X 1 1/2" drill
1 1/2" NPT tap (optional but nice if you have it)
1 3/4" NPT tap (optional but nice if you have it)
X 1 1/8" drill bit
X 1 5/32" drill bit
X 1 1/4" drill bit
X 1 3/4" spade bit 4.19
X 1 1" spade bit 4.69
X 1 2-1/2" hole saw + quick change arbor 29.14
X 1 driver bit for deck screws
X 1 tape measure
X 1 sharpie pen and pencil
X 1 framing square
1 12" channel locks
1 6" adjustable wrench
X 4 1/2" pvc male adapters. 1.96
X 4 1/2" pvc ells. .80
X 4 1/2" pvc pipe pieces 4" long.
X 2 1/2" pvc pipe pieces 10" long.
X 2 1/2" pvc pipe pieces 12" long.
X 2 1/2" gray pvc female npt x 1/2" male hose barb. 2.48
2 6" to 8" pieces of 1/2" hose to fit over the barb.
X 1 section of corrugated sewer. The kind used in septic system drain fields with
the slitted sidewalls. The length needed will be the inside length of your barrel
plus 1/2". Do not use the type with holes in it!
1 3" piece of 3/8" I.D. vinyl tubing.
1 Aquarium grade silicone sealer.
1 6 concrete blocks
1 12' 2x6
1 12' 2x8
4 10' 2x4
3 8' 2x4
1 lb. 3" deck screws
1 1 ft. 1/4" pex pipe
X 1 1 flush valve 19.99
1 1/2" pvc male adapter
3 1/2" pvc ell
X 2 1-3/4" long 1/2" pvc pipe
X 1 3" long 1/2" pvc pipe
X 1 6" long 1/2" pvc pipe
X 1 3/4" pvc male adapter
X 1 4" long 3/4" pvc pipe
1 2" pvc female adapter
1 2"x1" pvc sch 40 bushing
1 1 " pvc street ell
1 1" pvc tee
2 1"x3/4" pvc ell
2 6" long pvc sch 40 1" pipe
1 19" long 1" pvc thin wall pipe
2 8 1/2" long 1" pvc thin wall pipe
1 1/2"conduit locknuts
1 3/4" conduit locknuts
1 3/8"x 1/2" FIP coupler with insert
1 pkg. screen door tension rollers
1 24" steel fishing leader
10 #10 x 3/4" SS pan head sheet metal screws
2 #8 x 1/2" SS pan head sheet metal screws
1 #10 SS flat washer
1 1/4" split shot (preferably brass)
1 AR 3/8" SS flat washers
1 1 liter water bottle ("Clear American" brand flavored water from Walmart)
1 1" by 2 1/2" by 4" long wood block
1 1" by 1" by 7" long wood block
1 AR 1/2" foam sheet (blue type used for insulation)
1 AR 2" net pots (available from Aquatic Eco-systems)
1 small tube of aquarium silicone