Backyard Bubbles: Raising Fish in Small Places

“Backyard Bubbles: Raising Fish in Small Places” is a complete, beginner-friendly guide that transforms the idea of fish farming into something simple, sustainable, and achievable right at home. Designed for small backyards, patios, balconies, or indoor spaces, it teaches readers how to create compact, low-cost aquaculture systems that produce healthy fish while conserving water and energy.The book begins with the basics of aquaculture, guiding readers through setup planning, tank choices, water quality, and aeration. It then moves into feeding methods, disease prevention, and integrating plants through aquaponics — showing how even a few barrels or tubs can become a thriving ecosystem. Readers also learn about breeding, harvesting, and selling fish locally, alongside tips for maintaining balance, saving money, and scaling up sustainably.With easy explanations, step-by-step examples, and eco-friendly solutions, this guide is both practical and inspiring. The Backyard Bubbles Toolkit—a collection of ten printable resources including checklists, feed recipes, maintenance calendars, profit worksheets, and growth journals—turns knowledge into action.“Backyard Bubbles” ultimately proves that fish farming doesn’t require acres of land or costly equipment — just creativity, care, and a willingness to learn. It’s a book for anyone who wants to grow food, teach sustainability, or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of raising fish in their own backyard bubble.