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RE: DIY Aquaponics system from scraps

in #doityourself7 years ago (edited)

Nice. We like the scrap heap challenge vibe here. At some point we really want to build some aquaponics. Unfortunately, here in New Zealand, there are very strict limitations on what fish you can keep. We are pretty much limited to Goldfish only.

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Interesting. Why are those limitations?
About the scrap heap, you might want to check my past posts too, I like building shit from scraps, and someone here on steemit gave me the nickname "crypto-anarchist" I immidietly adopted it :)

New Zealand has maybe the strictest laws in the world when it comes to protecting the environment and native wildlife. Bringing seeds, honey or untreated wood into the country is a go straight to jail and do not collect $200 if you pass go kind of situation. With regards to the fish the Department of Conservation doesn't want Carp or any other invasive species introduced to the waterways. I suppose they learnt from the mistakes made in Australia with things like the Rabbit and Cane Toad. http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/ https://panique.com.au/trishansoz/animals/australia-introduced-animals.html

Very very interesting :) Thank you :)

Welcome. :) Looking forward to seeing your next creation. :)