About Us
Backyard Aquaponics Magazine
The Backyard Aquaponics Magazine was started by Joel Malcolm, the moderators and administrators of the Backyard Aquaponics Forum.
The magazine was seen as the most efficient method of getting up-to-date information out to people who had an interest in aquaponics, as well as an easy way to condense some of the information from within the online discussion forum in an easy to read and understandable format.
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The magazines inaugural issue, was released in late 2007 as a free download for anyone interested in the subject of aquaponics. This issue has received great applause from many areas, and to date has been downloaded well over twelve thousand times. The first edition of the BYAP magazine features an in-depth analysis of exactly what aquaponics is. This is an essential guide for anyone thinking about building our purchasing thier own system. The magazine also details the nitrogen cycle of an aquaponics system, giving details as to how the fish wastes are converted into available nutrients for the plants. Joel Malcolm talks about his experience in aquaponics, as well as various systems that he has developed for his backyard. Joel demonstrates the benefits of aquaponics, and details how all households can grow their own fresh produce from home. Paul Ryan talks about how to look after your fish, and what to look out for. He explains why keeping fish healthy and happy is important, as well as the benefits of growing them in an aquaponics system. You can download a free copy of this magazine by clicking the image to the right. |
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We recieved immense interest from the first edition of the magazine, and since its release we have continued to produce a quarterly edition. Which is available for download via our online shop.
In each edition we showcase different aquaponic systems, giving details about how people have built their systems and how reliable and productive they have been. We will also feature a different marine species in each magazine that is suitable for growing in an aquaponic system.
The BYAP magazine aims to spread information about aquaponics to as many people as possible, to help people design, build and maintain, their own aquaponic systems, with useful advice and information.
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Joel MalcolmEditor Joel Malcolm plays a pivotal role in the design, development and production of the BYAP magazine. He has been a vital contributor to the magazine since the inaugural edition, in 2007. Joel Malcolm is a keen aquaponicist who has a strong passion for researching and developing aquaponics innovations. He is a leading expert in Aquaponics and is well respected, world-wide. |
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Dave KyslingerGraphics Designer Dave is an incredibly talented graphics designer. He is responsible for the design and layout of the BYAP magazine. He came to us after the first edition of the magazine was released. He has since then contributed hundreds of hours into the design and development of the BYAP magazine and graphics. |
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Mitchell Baylis-RaayenSub Editor Mitchell recently joined the BYAP team and is responsible for the editing of the articles and stories submitted to Joel Malcolm. He possesses a sharp eye for detail and a strong interest for aquaponics. As well as editing articles for the magazine, Mitchell regularly contributes articles. |
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Faye ArcaroMajor Contribuor Faye is a major contributor and regularly writes articles for the BYAP magazine. Fayes greatest passion is insects, and she is continuously amazed at the huge diversity of insect-life that she finds in and around her aquaponics system. She articulately studies and documents everything that she sees, and shares her knowledge and experience with our readers. |
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Carl SchimdtRegular Contributor Carl is a seasoned aquaculturalist who is enthusiastic about fish. He regularly shares his knowledge and experience on various marine species, particuarly focused on keeping them in an aquaponics system. He gives valuable information about, feeding, stocking, diseases and treatments, for each species. Giving readers all the information they need to successfully keep fish in their aquaponics system. |
Every edition of the BYAP magazine also features writers from all over the world, writing about their aquaponics systems and sharing their knowledge and experience. If you would like to contribute to the magazine, or share your story with thousands of readers, world-wide, then contact us. We are always eager to read about your ideas, stories, experiences and systems, and every contributor recieves a years subscription to the magazine.
