Bell Valve - "Bend Over"

This is one type of siphon that I never tried.

Ok for Dexter this is theoritically how it should be made. If you decide to make this one, give some feedback on it.

Above another variation of same.

New Fishes

Bought some fishes, at Aquatics International , 14 of 4" Red Tail Barb and 50 of 2" Tin Foil Barb, beats me I can't tell the difference. Total cost RM 70.00 that about USD 20.00 for the lot.

I recommend cheap everyday fish for the aquaponics setup, they produce just as much waste as the other more expensive variety.


The 2 packets


Close up shot of the 2" Barb


That's the 4" Barb


Put packets in the water, to equalize temperature for about 30 minute then release them all.

Trip to Aquatics International

Went to Aquatics International earlier today with the kids, one of the biggest in this part of the world about 10 minutes drive from home. They have fresh water and salt water section.

Following are photos shot on some of the fishes, too many to snap them all.





Above - Red Kelah (Mansheer)


Lampam - Tinfoil Barb - RM 1.00 each about USD 0.28


Red Tilapia Fry - RM 0.50 about USD 0.12 each in small quatity, if a lot then about RM 0.12 ~ 0.20 each


Cray Fish - Yabbies - Fresh Water Lobster, they are RM 4.00 each that USD 0.75


Above some salt water species, hey that one is a filmstar !


Is this angelfish ?


This got to be shark


Another Shark and whats that spotted one there ?

Google Earth / Map coordinate for Aquatics International : 101° 32.913'E 3° 8.668'N put it in your Nuvi and there you are at their door step.

Their website : here