The components of the basic aquaponics system consist of Shelter, Fish tank, grow beds, growth medium, pump and plumbing, 12 or 240 volt power source. Test equipement for soil and water to check PH levels, etc.
Where you live will dictate where you source your components
Some suggestions on,
Shelter.
Reason, direct sun can heat fish tank and stress out the fish & rain can dilute and over flow the flood and drain system.
Cut price stores some time have 3mtr x 3mtr gazebos, for around $30, white colour is best, unless more shading is needed. These can also come up at markets and g/sales.
3 mtr wide easy igloo. Star stakes (steel fence posts) driven into the ground in two paralel lines each post in each line 1mtr apart, the first post of each line are conected by sliding 2" poly pipe, one end of the poly is slide over the first post in one line and the other end of the pipe is slide over the first post of the second line. And the process is repeated for as many posts and poly you have. Each post adding an extra mtr in length to the structure, so can grow in length as funds permit.
This can be covered with your choice of material be it clear plastic for light and shade cloth to cut the hot house effect.
This is a simplified discription for more detail and plans it would be easier and quicker to call and discuss.
I would like to go into more detail for benefit of other interested ZMMs as well as share knowledge on a personal level.
I can provide many more ideas and detail on all the components needed.
But work commitments have eroded my freetime tonight.
