Large Aquaponics Grow Bed for a Thriving Garden

Our Large Aquaponics Grow Bed offers a spacious and durable solution for all your aquaponics gardening needs. Made from water tank quality PolyEthylene in Australia, this grow bed is built to last with a 5-year guarantee. Its versatile design allows for use with Floating Rafts (60 x 120cm) or as a regular media-filled grow bed, offering 800L capacity and measuring 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.3m. The grow bed provides optimum water filtration and a healthy environment for your plants, while the optional treated pine frame is sold separately.

Features and Benefits

• High-quality material: Made from UV stabilised, food-grade polyethylene to ensure durability and safety for your plants and fish
• Large capacity: 800L volume for ample space to grow a variety of plants
• Multiple gardening options: Suitable for both Floating Rafts (4 rafts fit perfectly) and media-filled grow beds
• Easy maintenance: Designed for either Flood and Drain or DWC (Deep Water Culture) methods, allowing ease of care and maintenance
• Australian-made: Produced within Australia and guaranteed for 5 years, ensuring a long-lasting investment for your garden

How to Use

1. Select either the Flood and Drain or DWC method for your Aquaponics Grow Bed, based on your gardening preferences and goals
2. Assemble the grow bed in the desired location, following the included instructions, and ensure it is placed on a level, stable surface
3. For Flood and Drain, fill the grow bed with your chosen inert growing media (e.g., Clay Balls / Expanded Clay) and install a pump and bell siphon for water circulation
4. For DWC, place the floating foam rafts on top of the water, ensuring there is an air compressor or bubbler providing oxygen to the roots
5. Introduce your chosen plants and fish, following the correct guidelines for species selection and compatibility
6. Maintain the grow bed by regularly monitoring water levels, pH balance, and caring for both plants and fish

Aqua Gardening Suggests These are Best For

This Large Aquaponics Grow Bed is ideal for gardening enthusiasts, urban farmers, and those wanting to grow their organic produce using sustainable and eco-friendly methods. The large capacity and versatility of this grow bed make it suitable for various plants and fish species, ensuring a thriving ecosystem in your home or backyard.

Notes from Aqua Gardening

• Ensure the grow bed is installed on a level, stable surface to prevent any damage or stress on the structure
• Treated pine frame for the grow bed is sold separately and recommended for better support
• Floating Rafts for DWC method are available for purchase separately

FAQs

The Large Aquaponics Grow Beds are made in Australia from water tank quality polyethylene, which is U.V. stabilised, food grade, and 100% BPA free. The manufacturer offers a 5-year warranty on these grow beds.

The outer dimensions of the grow bed are 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.3m (2414mm long, 1214mm wide, and 310mm overall height), while the inner dimensions at rim are 2400mm long, and 1200mm wide, with a depth to the top of the rim of 300mm.

The Large Aquaponics Grow Beds can be used with two types of watering methods: Flood and Drain, or DWC (Deep Water Culture). Both methods have their own unique advantages and requirements, with the Flood and Drain method using inert growing media like expanded clay and needing more maintenance, while the DWC method has lower maintenance, easier care, and doesn't require growing media.

Yes, the grow beds are designed to accommodate floating rafts, specifically sized at 60 x 120cm. Four rafts can fit in the grow bed, and Aqua Gardening also sells DWC Foam rafts compatible with these grow beds.

No, the treated pine frame is sold separately from the grow beds themselves.

To ensure the grow bed functions optimally and lasts longer, it should be installed on a level and stable surface. If placing it directly on the ground, ensure proper compaction before installation.