One week in March 2013 we spent a week focusing on aquaponic systems. We visited several leading aquaponic authorities. Then we designed and constructed out own aquaponic setup using an IBC, a variety of buckets, pumps, tubes, and whatever other materials we could scavenge. Firstly, we visited the ECOLIFE Foundation in Escondido (Click HERE to go to their website). They were incredibly informative and inspiring. We also visited the NEW ROOTS AQUA FARM in City Heights (Click HERE to go to their website). Kaley Hearnsberger gave us a tour and we spent a pleasant afternoon admiring their urban aquaponics system and learning about their socio-economic mission. Lastly, we are very fortunate to have San Diego Hydroponics right here in San Marcos. We visited them regularly for equipment and sage advice ( click HERE to go to their website).