Aquaponics DIY – Johannesburg (2 days)
This two day course will take you deep into the life of an aquaponics farmer! Mastering the core elements of advanced design, hands on practical’s and developing an operational blueprint are some of the topics we will dive into. Course content is based off more than 10 years practical and hands on experience in Johannesburg cutting right to the point of what is and isn’t essential.
High level schedule for the two days as follows:-
Location is at Ichthys Farm, Midrand. There is limited accommodation available in the area. Please let us know if you require assistance with a booking.
**Early Bird Discount*** – Save R800 by booking early!
Hourly Schedule
Day 1 - Build a System
- 08:30 - 09:00
- Welcome tea & Registration
- 09:00 - 11:00
- Aquaponics System Build
- Building of solid lift outlets & bell siphons
- 11:00 - 11:30
- Tea
- 11:30 - 13:00
- Aquaponics System Build
- Drilling of float rafts
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:30
- Aquaponics System Build
- System Assembly
- 15:30 - 16:00
- Practicals
- Dosing buckets, wicking beds & seedlings
Day 2 - Aquaponics 101
- 08:30 - 09:00
- Tea
- 09:00 - 10:00
- Introduction to aquaponics
- 10:00 - 10:30
- Farm Tour
- Tunnels, hatchery and packhouse
- 10:30 - 11:00
- Tea
- 11:00 - 13:00
- Hydroponics
- Unpacking plants, grow methods & nutrients
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Lunch
- Freshly prepared from the farm
- 14:00 - 15:00
- Aquaculture
- Unpacking fish husbandry
- 15:00 - 16:00
- Running your Aquaponics
- Everything you need to know
- 16:00 - 16:30
- Graduation
Date
- Sep 09 - 10 2022
Time
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost
- R3,500.00
Labels
- Aquaponics Courses
Location
- 48 Kruger Road, President Park, Midrand
Organizer
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Ichthys Aquaponics
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Phone
+27100650776 -
Email
info@ichthys.co.za -
Website
https://aquaponics.africa
Comment (1)
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