This is an interesting concept -- can be done on a small scale, using an aquarium and growing herbs, greens, etc.
Some thoughts:
My intent is to use a currently unused 10-gal aquarium with an LED hood, along with an aquarium stand that is also no longer being used, placed either in the sunroom or in my craft room. I would need a grow light of some sort for the plants; maybe a 2-foot fluorescent hanging light, or some other type.
It seems to me that the inflow and drainage from the plant tub need to be essentially the same, or maybe a little faster on the drainage side of it. And maybe some sort of "overflow protection" would be a good idea, although I have no idea at the moment how to accomplish that (or how to ensure that the inflow will be slower than the drain).
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"Easy and Inexpensive Aquaponics" article by LizDTM in the Gardening Ideas forum: https://aquaponics.com/build-a...
How to start a small aquaponics setup, found online:
https://aquaponics.com/build-a...
12 ideas for small aquaponics systems -- I especially like the bookcase setup!
https://theselfsufficientlivin...
Simple backyard aquaponics system:
https://inhabitat.com/diy-ever...
An article about setting up a basic home aquaponics system, with links to quite a few other articles:
http://homeaquaponicssystem.co...
small-scale aquaponics setups - "Aquaponicals"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
I love this setup -- simple and would be a nice addition to the sunroom!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Another "miniponics" setup to check out - a lot of background noise makes it a little difficult to follow, but this is a pretty nifty-looking setup made from a 5-gallon water jug.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
An idea for a tiny setup using a flowerpot and a coffee-pot carafe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
A different type of inexpensive system that doesn't require a separate tank for the plants:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
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