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Edition Nine
The nineth edition of the Backyard Aquaponics magazine, is packed with useful information. Edition nine focusses on the practical side of aquaponics, with various articles on backyard systems and a feature article on siphons.
Joel Malcolm tests his knowledge of siphons and sheds some light on this once illusive area of aquaponics. He discusses how and why siphons are used and which one best suits various styles and situations. The article includes a water bridge, loop siphon, bell siphon and U-bend siphon.
Faye Arcaro provides information on one of our most destructive aquaponics pests, the slug, and shows us just how easy they are to manage and control.
The edition is packed full of articles that are bound to stimulate your interest, and provide you with hours of entertainment.
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Watercress
Rowena Mansfield continues her series on Superfoods, that will give you the much needed immunity boost to fight of unwanted colds. Watercress is popularly grown floating on top of fish tanks in net pots and provides a wonderful source of alternative feed for omnivorous fish species and is a potent addition to any meal.
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Picking from the Patch
Mark England follows on from his previous article about his 365 day challenge, and shares some of his secrets about harvesting and storing produce from the garden. He and his family have been busy making delicious chutneys, jams and relishes that have filled their kitchen cupboards to the brim! |
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Affnan Siphon
Wow! No longer do siphons need to be a complicated, calculated and confusing matter. Affnan has simplified the bell-siphon and created something that even a novice can build and operate. Affnan has spen the last year perfecting the bell siphon, into what is commonly referred to as the Affnan Siphon.
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To find out more about editon nine, please visit our magazine website, by following this link.
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