Habitat - Indoor :: My aquaponics set up

[Eric]

I started my turtle tank build today and realized I had everything for aquaponics laying around my house.I didnt want to spend hundreds of dollars on a filter so I am using what I have.Here is what I have so far.The blur tote will be a next box,it already had the top soil in it.

[steve]

Looks pretty cool, how big is that tank?

[Eric]

Thanks,its 150 gallons

[steve]

This is probably the first indoor aquaponics I've seen for turtles. The window will block out any UVB rays however. Are the fittings glued together?

[Eric]

The fittings are not glued yet.I have rebuilt it using 2x12 so it wont collapse into the tank when it full of rocks.Also I know that glass blocks UVB,I am using a powersun when its done.The reason I did it buy the window was so water changes would be easier.Ill get a picture of the stage its at now in a few minutes.

[Eric]

[Eric]

Finally done

[steve]

That seems like a large amount of weight to put over the end, how much does it weigh? Is there any additional support?

[Eric]

I am not sure of the weight,but it is 2.5 cubic feet of gravel.The tank s made out of half inch thick glass so its pretty strong.This is also temporary,Ill move them to an outdoor pond when I can afford one.I want to get an 8 x 2 foot stock tank from tractor supply.

[Kado]

Nice set up. I would be a little worried of the weight on the tank though.

I have an aquaponics system for my goldfish tank and am considering making one for my turtle too. Way easier to clean and take care of compared to a canister filter. I would only grow house plants or veggies that only my turtle would eat in it though. When I tell people I grow veggies in my goldfish system for me and my turtle..the first thing I get is "OMG you're gonna get salmonella!"...people just see turtle and veggies and that's it...lol..