That type of advertising is typically seen for credit repair and penis enlargement pills. I have yet to have someone preach freedom and liberty to me that wasn't trying to rip me off or mislead me.

I call BS. There's no magic to gardening. This guys repackaging information that you could find all over the web for free without the side of fear and doom this is served with.

And believe me when I say this: Aquaponics takes a REAL commitment.

But are the instructions legit?

I couldn't tell you. Just offended by that type of advertising as it usually is for snake oil.

It's not rocket science. The information is out there.

I did a google and found a guy who said he paid $6000 for a full "fellow patriot" system.

I think the people who reuse 275 or 330 gallon plastic totes do it for a lot less.

Search "aquaponics IBC tote"

"After a few minutes with him on the phone...

I instantly knew I was talking to
one of the most knowledgeable experts
on earth in aquaponics."

:) tells me what I need to know. If someone does know a good source for a system that could feed 5 people exclusively from a 300sq ft DIY garden please link it to me. I would be very interested.

Edited to add a 300 sq ft DIY and I'm not too worried about cost. If it could feed 5 people in 300 sq ft, could it be scaled up or out to add more. I'm designing a system currently to use in "developing countries" and rural areas that farming is not practical. I am an engineer who is learning the basics still, so I'm mainly dealing with the mechanics while the know its do all the telling me how/why, but it doesn't hurt to have others opinions.

This post was edited by BigJoe8504 on Fri, May 2, 14 at 11:57