Formally "Bits Out the Back"
Learn.
Build.
Grow.
Practical aquaponics information & supplies for backyard growers
Whether you're discovering aquaponics, planning your first system or looking for some useful equipment or supplies, Rob's Aquaponics is here to help.
Why Learn From Rob?
G’Day, I’m Rob. I’ve spent years building, running, consulting and experimenting with backyard aquaponics, hydroponics and soil based food-growing systems. Along the way I’ve made plenty of mistakes, tried different approaches and learned what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t.
I share that experience to help you build a system that works for you. My aim is to explain aquaponics in plain English, show you how and why things work, and give you practical ideas you can actually use in your own backyard.
Real-world experience
Years of actually building, running and troubleshooting backyard systems.
Practical, easy-to-understand advice
Learn how things work — without drowning in technical jargon.
DIY & budget-friendly ideas
Build useful systems and components using readily available materials.
Always learning & sharing
I’m still experimenting, testing and learning — and passing those lessons on.
The Backyard Aquaponics Beginner's Guide
Learn how to design, build and run your own DIY backyard aquaponics system.
Rob's Backyard Aquaponics Beginner's Guide brings together almost 6 hours of practical video tutorials and supporting resources to help you understand how aquaponics works and put that knowledge into practice.
Learn how to design your system, build DIY components, set up grow beds and filtration, choose fish and plants, cycle your system and keep it running successfully.
Learn The Principles • Build It Yourself • Grow Your Own Food
✔ How Aquaponics Works
✔ Backyard System Design
✔ DIY Components & System Builds
✔ Grow Beds & Bell Siphons
✔ Plumbing & Filtration
✔ Choosing Fish & Plants
✔ Starting & Cycling Your System
✔ Maintaining Your Aquaponics System
✔ Learn On The Go
Almost 6 hours of video • Resources • New content added over time
New to Aquaponics? Start here for FREE!
Explore these free DIY aquaponics pages to learn more about aquaponics
Aquaponic Mentoring With Rob
Need a Little Help With Your Aquaponics System?
Get Personalised Aquaponics Advice From Rob
Sometimes you don't need another video or another article — you just need someone experienced to look at your particular situation and help you work out what to do next.
Whether you're planning your first backyard aquaponics system, you're part way through a build, or your existing system isn't performing the way you'd hoped, I can help you work through the issues and develop a practical plan.
What's included?
✓ 1-hour online consultation via Zoom
✓ Discuss your system, plans or problems directly with Rob
✓ Practical advice tailored to your situation
✓ Follow-up email support for 1 month
✓ 6 months' free membership to the Farm Your Own Yard supporter site
Don't know exactly what you need help with? That's OK. Before the session, you'll have the opportunity to explain what you're working on or the problems you're experiencing. I'll use that information to prepare so we can make the most of our time together.
Have an aquaponics problem you can't solve?
Let's work through it together.
Online consultations currently US$75
Email Rob if you would like an in person consultation*
admin@robsaquaponics.com
* In Person consultations incure travel fees