They start on my 14" x 32" barn this week and this is the system I want. I have 1 IBC but will need more. I raised Blue Tilapia this sumer in our pond. Saved about 75 for breeding. They will do great for this type of aquaponic system. Best Video with a straight simple system I have seen yet. Thank You So Much, Rick from Indiana.
I love this! Well done. You know what else is brilliant about this? There is Just Enough talking! You have said only what needs to be said and no babble, and no silence which leaves you to guess exactly what to do.
I would like to see more professional people like Plumbers, Electricians,Engineers and such getting involved. When people start helping people there's no limit to brilliant systems that can be created at affordable prices not to mention the quality of the Food that can be produced from sharing the knowledge. Keep sharing we can change the World through Compassion and Love for One Another. God Bless
What a great way to use IBC's for aquaculture. I am installing 9 330 gallon tanks in my green house this week and had planned on doing it differently until I saw this video. I have built 5 of them in the last 4 hours and this design saves me $100 per tank form the way i was going to do it. Thank you very much for sharing your idea's.
Look on Craigslist in central Florida for IBCs.. I found 8 of them for $50 each previously filled with molasses. I am so glad I found your video backyardaquaponics! This is very well done and helped me easily build my system taking my time though.
Got my IBC, made my cuts, now I'm cleaning it and painting it. Lots of great info in your video and I did download the entire PDF for even more. Thank you!
I have watched several aquaponics videos and this is by far the best system I have seen yet. I cant wait to build my own. Thank you very much for this awesome video.
Nice system and detailed instructions. You don't need a pump that powerful. A 1000 Liter per hour or about 275 gallons per hour pump will actually work just fine. Also, the pipes to spread the water on the top when it comes in is not needed one bit. You can just have the hose come straight into the grow bed to fill it. Remember, water finds its own level. Otherwise, great video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for creating this video! Many people who complain just discourage people from sharing information. The information shared here is really invaluable!
Very nice video. The best part of aquaponics is the flexibility you have when creating a system. All you need is some creativity to work with your surrounding and anything is possible.
An IBC is a small transport tank used to transport liquid on a truck in the USA, I used to use them at work too. This is a good idea THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Wonderfull. What did you do with the upright bars of the water-container? I am thinking of using it as threading poles for higher veggies like tomatoes. Regards Louise
Hey this was the best video I have seen yet, you are a real woman! I am just getting started and this is a BIG help, I am excited to get started. Thank you for taking the time to give us the details and the book.
Have you used syphon valves in any of your setups? If so, do you find constant-flooding or flood-and-drain (i.e. syphon valve) systems better? Interested more so in vegetable growing rather than leafy greens. Thanks!
Great video. I love how you walk through it step by step and include some safety. A note about safety though( not to down the video in anyway but to help prevent injury). When using Angle grinders I would suggest adding work gloves(heavy duty ones) and a full face shield. Also make sure the cutting wheel is one that will cut non-ferrous materials. If you have a ferrous cutting blade in it the blade can explode and cause injury. I have seen this first hand when a shipmate lost his eye to one cutting plastic containers.
hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to learn about backyard aquaponics system try Tarbetti Amazing Aquaponics Tutor ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
Kudos for the video content! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Patlarny Gardening Expert Principle (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is an awesome one off product for learning how to expand your produce with the clever art of aquaponics without the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my old buddy Taylor finally got astronomical results with it.
This was very helpful and forget the negative comments some people just don't appreciate good help I just bought my IBC's and will start this system this month
Hi awesome video 😎. I'm a newbie to aquaponics. Question, how does the water return to the fish tank from the media bed? I guess your standpipe surround media guard has holes drilled in them. Any particular number of holes?
Curious, so you use no bell siphon like others i see, do the two small holes cut in the stand pipe allow the water to go all the way down? I saw that letting the water sit in the bottom of the grow bed isn't good for the plants. Thank you so much!
thanks for awesome info. 1 question, do you need to put gravel in with the fish for bacterial growth to help with the ammonia produced by the fish waste or would it be better to just use a bacterial filter? many thanks
Would it be possible to have it completely closed loop if it was solar/wind/hydro powered, & you brought the needed nutrients via food scraps, worms, a few algae & duckweed aquaponic beds, & black soldier fly larvae harvesting (e.g. for tilapia)? Also I thought you wouldn't need to filter anything in the system if you had worms in the growbed media..? Is there not any rough approximation you can give me for space needed to feed 'x' number of people?
Hi! Thanks a lot for the video 👍🏻 Two questions: It's necessary a 3000 lts/hour pump? It's not enough a 2000 lts? And, it's possible to explain about the siphon bell? Thanks!
Yeh sorry, I know its very open-ended question, I'm just looking to get a rough guide to what size aquaponic greenhouse I'd need for complete food self-sufficiency (no grains/cereal) for approximately between 12 and 30 people..?? Otherwise I don't know how much it'll roughly cost. Just need a vague impression. Yes I want 100% closed loop system, providing all the fish's nutritional needs. What would be missing for them, after algae/duckweed/alfalfa/etc., food scraps, BSFL harvest &vermiculture??
I just bought an IBC container. I have seen some setups that use a bell siphon. Have you tried that? I was going to see how it looks when I recieve the tank.
1- if I do not have an established system from which to seed water (I am guessing for established levels of nitrates, etc)- should I go fish first for a few days to a week- then plant seedlings so there's adequate nutrients? 2- I understand your stand pipe keeping water below a certain leve- and have some with a bell syphon to empty- does water sit in this at all times or even completely empty for oxygenation? 3- tap water here has lots of chemicals, like a fish tank, should I use a neutralizer?
Awesome video, I am making my IBC system tomorrow. Just a couple real quick questions, how many fish will a 275 gallon container support? And how many grow beds would this size fish tank 'feed'? IOW, would four ibc sized grow beds be too much for one fish/water tank? I love the job Faye did, showing it doesn't take a big, burly he-man to do the construction. This is great information and so easily accessible and easy for a novice, like me, to understand, KILLER VIDEO!
You given us the perception to have twelve trout in the system. Im only a beginner but how much do you have to feed on mean average the trout. Would baby trout have the same affect as to more elderly trout as releasing as much toxins?
I found it very helpfull... but can you tell me how many litres of growing media do you need to fill the growing bed?... I''m going to try it by myself!... thanks for your video.
Thank you so much for sharing... I'm here in Ohio and about to start my unit from scratch. Loved all the details you added for us and the free download! Cheers!
One more question... do you grow your own seedlings or do you buy them at a nursery? If bought at a nursery, is there any concern of chemicals that were used on the plants affecting the fish, or is a simple "wash" enough to make them safe for the system?
I so much enjoyed the video very informative and educative. My main concern is how long can one keep the pump running in 24 hours the reason for this question is power is quite epileptic in Africa where I intend to setup and teach people on how to feed there families cheaply. Thanks for the wonderful video.
What are your electricity bills for running the pump... does it amount to more or less than what you would pay if you bought the food (ie fish and salad crops) from a shop? I wonder if there is an alternative way of pumping eg wind powered or solar?
One of the best videos I've come across on IBC aquapoincs. Using this as my "instruction manual" to build my own. Few minor changes to work with what's available where I live (Trinidad & Tobago). I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me some more details on how you did the siphone. Maybe some close up pictures as well? Great video.
Hi, I notice that you left the system running for 12 days before introducing some fish. Is this sufficient for the nitrifying bacteria to colonise the media? I was under the impression it had to run for 1 or 2 months, and longer if bacteria rich water was not introduced.
What size hydroton bags did u use there so that I may buy the same amount for my project. I get confused. Some sell in lts and some per lb bags. Your bags were perfect for the project... Thanks for your help.
I am from Mexico, tks for this video. What's the name of the little brown balls you are using in the pots, I want to find them in my country. How much weight the bag you use? Here I used a small rocks calls Perlita and they are smaller that the one you use, and it doesn't weight so much. Thanks for answer. Susana Mexico City
I agree with you somewhat, especially about the pending crop failure and famine. But I'm curious which "environmental policies" you mean. I'm not trying to start an argument, I just like to hear varying points of view.
I see the pump goes in the water with the power cord. If it is a 120 v pump, are you plugging it into a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet? That would trip if there was a problem that may get you electrocuted, as long as you test it often. I like the idea of low voltage or not having the live line in the water. Great video and information, i plan on putting up a greenhouse and system like that in it.
I agree with you on the music. If they don't like it look for a different thing. I happen to like the music and I also appreciate your information as I will be visiting your website thank you very much
I thought it was an excellent video. Some people are spoiled with their 1080p. I can't wait to try this out. If I live in a temperate climate zone, with cold winters, an indoor aquaponic system might suit be better than outdoor, right?
In this video, you use a 3,000 liters per minute pump (almost 800 Gallons per minute), which seems a little large for such a small system. I am using a 500 GPM pump (1893 liters per minute) for four grow beds, one fish tank, one sump, with a reservoir sump water holding tank. Everything is moving along very well so far. With one small system, such as the one you are showing in the video, a 300 GPM (1,136 liters per minute) should be sufficient.
I really appreciate your video, thanks. one question, I've built a few aquaponics systems and the bell siphon that I've used always has a larger pipe with a cap over the stand pipe, to start and end the drain cycle. you used a straight stand pipe with just a media guard around it. Does this sytem drain like a bell siphon where it fills to the top of the stand pipe and then drains the bed to the bottom before losing its siphon?
I thought this was a great tape full of useful info, thank you very much. My questions: Will this sized fish tank only support one growing bed, or will it support more and if so how many?
so you dont have to filter anything? ive seen other set ups and they had some kind of filter setup not sure why...... and do you have to use a oxegen pump to keep the water at optimal fish levels
What is it that determines the type of fish used in the barrel? Can you use mussels, etc. as well (there are some varieties in Sweden used in ponds for their particular capacity to purify / filter of water) and eventually correspond to a natural ecosystem?
very informative video - suggestion - secure the electric cord to the water supply line with electrical ties and have both the cord and the supply line coming out the same opening in the cage around the fish tank. I would fill the bottom 3 inches of the fish tank with small gravel so the fish will have a more natural living area and it is possible the fish would mate, lay eggs, and hatch more fish. I would consider putting a few large rocks or concrete blocks in the fish tank for hiding places for the fish. I would also consider a small cricket grow box to supply fresh insects for the fish.
My understanding is that gravel in the bottom would prevent removal of solid waste. The waste would then go into anaerobic digestion, and the resulting hydrogen sulfide could kill the fish. You'd have to vacuum all that gravel twice a week at least, and it's a maintenance nightmare. The hiding places are a good idea though.
Perhaps I missed something, but how did the water used to rinse the media end up making it's way into the tank at the bottom? This is around 19:20 or so. Does the stand pipe allow water to seep out by not being glued in place?
Does the time for the air/water contact for the plants in the grow bed a major factor for this system? If so, is there a ratio of air/water that you would recommend?
How long does it normally take to build this tank from the ground up having all the materials at hand? Half a day perhaps? Thanks a lot for this video!
I like this system, very simple. i assume just the draining water provides enough oxygenation for the fish. I like the drain pipe as opposed to the bell siphon people use which is complicated. I have a question though, when the grow bed drains, how often should it drain? (adjusted by water flow) And also, how much does the grow bed drain? completely? or just to a certain level. And how long are the roots exposed to oxygen before it fills up. Thanks.
can i place a valve to slow down the flow into my grow bed My Ecoplus 396gph is dumping more water than my bell siphon is putting out or would placing a valve restrict the pump and probably damage it?
They start on my 14" x 32" barn this week and this is the system I want. I have 1 IBC but will need more. I raised Blue Tilapia this sumer in our pond. Saved about 75 for breeding. They will do great for this type of aquaponic system. Best Video with a straight simple system I have seen yet. Thank You So Much, Rick from Indiana.
I love this! Well done. You know what else is brilliant about this? There is Just Enough talking! You have said only what needs to be said and no babble, and no silence which leaves you to guess exactly what to do.
I would like to see more professional people like Plumbers, Electricians,Engineers and such getting involved. When people start helping people there's no limit to brilliant systems that can be created at affordable prices not to mention the quality of the Food that can be produced from sharing the knowledge. Keep sharing we can change the World through Compassion and Love for One Another. God Bless
I completely agree with you. I hate when instructional videos has background music. It is way too distracting.
this was my first video when researching on Aquaponics...really impressed me now today I have my own system 3 time the size of this
I would love to see Your system.
What a great way to use IBC's for aquaculture. I am installing 9 330 gallon tanks in my green house this week and had planned on doing it differently until I saw this video. I have built 5 of them in the last 4 hours and this design saves me $100 per tank form the way i was going to do it. Thank you very much for sharing your idea's.
Look on Craigslist in central Florida for IBCs.. I found 8 of them for $50 each previously filled with molasses.
I am so glad I found your video backyardaquaponics! This is very well done and helped me easily build my system taking my time though.
These tanks are pretty handy, seen em used for all kinds of cool projects from buried cisterns to watch towers. Thanks for sharing.
Got my IBC, made my cuts, now I'm cleaning it and painting it. Lots of great info in your video and I did download the entire PDF for even more. Thank you!
Hi there what pdf you mean please?
I have watched several aquaponics videos and this is by far the best system I have seen yet. I cant wait to build my own. Thank you very much for this awesome video.
Who cares if it was not in HD? I don't! Very informative video, thank you.
Things like this is why there is no legitimate reason, not even one, that anybody in this world should be starving.
IBC will break down or worn out turning yellow after 4-5 years under full sun.
What will be good, safe, and durable containers to use ?
Nice system and detailed instructions. You don't need a pump that powerful. A 1000 Liter per hour or about 275 gallons per hour pump will actually work just fine. Also, the pipes to spread the water on the top when it comes in is not needed one bit. You can just have the hose come straight into the grow bed to fill it. Remember, water finds its own level. Otherwise, great video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for creating this video! Many people who complain just discourage people from sharing information. The information shared here is really invaluable!
Very nice video. The best part of aquaponics is the flexibility you have when creating a system. All you need is some creativity to work with your surrounding and anything is possible.
Couple of questions.
1. Where did you get your container
2. What had been in it?
Thanks
Rick
An IBC is a small transport tank used to transport liquid on a truck in the USA, I used to use them at work too. This is a good idea THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Terrific video. I have been researching the subject for a long time and the biggest problem I have is winter in Pennsylvania.
Definitely the best and easiest system of all the videos I've watched to build and run. Thank you. I'm on it now!
Wonderfull.
What did you do with the upright bars of the water-container?
I am thinking of using it as threading poles for higher veggies like tomatoes.
Regards
Louise
Hey this was the best video I have seen yet, you are a real woman! I am just getting started and this is a BIG help, I am excited to get started. Thank you for taking the time to give us the details and the book.
Have you used syphon valves in any of your setups? If so, do you find constant-flooding or flood-and-drain (i.e. syphon valve) systems better? Interested more so in vegetable growing rather than leafy greens. Thanks!
I love how easy the setup was no must no fuss really easy I enjoyed watching it Thank you
Thanks a lot....that was the best system set up I have seen. If only I could find local ibc containers in Buffalo.....
your background music is peaceful and enjoyed :) the ibc prep is detailed and a tad laborious. I hunt and fish @ my local markets :)
Great video. I love how you walk through it step by step and include some safety. A note about safety though( not to down the video in anyway but to help prevent injury). When using Angle grinders I would suggest adding work gloves(heavy duty ones) and a full face shield. Also make sure the cutting wheel is one that will cut non-ferrous materials. If you have a ferrous cutting blade in it the blade can explode and cause injury. I have seen this first hand when a shipmate lost his eye to one cutting plastic containers.
I've been studying home aquaponics and found a great website at Keiths Ponics Site (check it out on google)
hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to learn about backyard aquaponics system try Tarbetti Amazing Aquaponics Tutor ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
Kudos for the video content! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Patlarny Gardening Expert Principle (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is an awesome one off product for learning how to expand your produce with the clever art of aquaponics without the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my old buddy Taylor finally got astronomical results with it.
I have spent months studying home aquaponics and discovered an awesome website at Keiths Ponics Site (check it out on google)
I've been researching into aquaponics and discovered an awesome resource at Keiths Ponics Site (check it out on google)
This was very helpful and forget the negative comments some people just don't appreciate good help I just bought my IBC's and will start this system this month
Watched your video.only one word. Lady you are the man!!! Cheers and wishes
Hi awesome video 😎. I'm a newbie to aquaponics. Question, how does the water return to the fish tank from the media bed? I guess your standpipe surround media guard has holes drilled in them. Any particular number of holes?
Are you using a bell syphon to drain the water from the grow bed?
By far the best video on youtube on this subject! Thank you for taking your time for the newbies.
Great informational vid. I learned more aquaponic system basics here than in other watched videos. I feel like I can do it now. Thumbs up!
Approximately how many liters of expanded clay did it take to fill your grow area?
Thank you for all the details. Some fussy people (like me) like to see all the steps just to make sure. Good work!
Curious, so you use no bell siphon like others i see, do the two small holes cut in the stand pipe allow the water to go all the way down? I saw that letting the water sit in the bottom of the grow bed isn't good for the plants. Thank you so much!
does the pump run 24/4? or is it maybe on a timer to go off and on?
thanks for awesome info. 1 question, do you need to put gravel in with the fish for bacterial growth to help with the ammonia produced by the fish waste or would it be better to just use a bacterial filter? many thanks
Would it be possible to have it completely closed loop if it was solar/wind/hydro powered, & you brought the needed nutrients via food scraps, worms, a few algae & duckweed aquaponic beds, & black soldier fly larvae harvesting (e.g. for tilapia)?
Also I thought you wouldn't need to filter anything in the system if you had worms in the growbed media..?
Is there not any rough approximation you can give me for space needed to feed 'x' number of people?
Hi! Thanks a lot for the video 👍🏻
Two questions:
It's necessary a 3000 lts/hour pump? It's not enough a 2000 lts?
And, it's possible to explain about the siphon bell?
Thanks!
You made it look so simple. Thanks...
How do you remove the solids at the bottom of the fish tank?
Yeh sorry, I know its very open-ended question, I'm just looking to get a rough guide to what size aquaponic greenhouse I'd need for complete food self-sufficiency (no grains/cereal) for approximately between 12 and 30 people..?? Otherwise I don't know how much it'll roughly cost. Just need a vague impression.
Yes I want 100% closed loop system, providing all the fish's nutritional needs. What would be missing for them, after algae/duckweed/alfalfa/etc., food scraps, BSFL harvest &vermiculture??
I just bought an IBC container. I have seen some setups that use a bell siphon. Have you tried that? I was going to see how it looks when I recieve the tank.
1- if I do not have an established system from which to seed water (I am guessing for established levels of nitrates, etc)- should I go fish first for a few days to a week- then plant seedlings so there's adequate nutrients? 2- I understand your stand pipe keeping water below a certain leve- and have some with a bell syphon to empty- does water sit in this at all times or even completely empty for oxygenation? 3- tap water here has lots of chemicals, like a fish tank, should I use a neutralizer?
Awesome video, I am making my IBC system tomorrow. Just a couple real quick questions, how many fish will a 275 gallon container support? And how many grow beds would this size fish tank 'feed'? IOW, would four ibc sized grow beds be too much for one fish/water tank? I love the job Faye did, showing it doesn't take a big, burly he-man to do the construction. This is great information and so easily accessible and easy for a novice, like me, to understand, KILLER VIDEO!
does the fish supply the nutrients or do you have to add nutrients ?
You given us the perception to have twelve trout in the system. Im only a beginner but how much do you have to feed on mean average the trout. Would baby trout have the same affect as to more elderly trout as releasing as much toxins?
One other question is do you have problems of your fish jumping out of your open tank or do you have a type of lid?
Thank you so much for this great video. My wife and I are planning and prepping system the last few weeks and your video has been a real hit.
I found it very helpfull... but can you tell me how many litres of growing media do you need to fill the growing bed?... I''m going to try it by myself!... thanks for your video.
Thank you so much for sharing... I'm here in Ohio and about to start my unit from scratch. Loved all the details you added for us and the free download! Cheers!
Thank you for providing this informative bio-regional self sustaining information to the planet.. Blessings to all
nice and simple design
would this be a big enough size container for growing rainbow trout?
One more question... do you grow your own seedlings or do you buy them at a nursery? If bought at a nursery, is there any concern of chemicals that were used on the plants affecting the fish, or is a simple "wash" enough to make them safe for the system?
I so much enjoyed the video very informative and educative. My main concern is how long can one keep the pump running in 24 hours the reason for this question is power is quite epileptic in Africa where I intend to setup and teach people on how to feed there families cheaply. Thanks for the wonderful video.
Great video, How many bags of clay balls did it take to fill your bed?
What are your electricity bills for running the pump... does it amount to more or less than what you would pay if you bought the food (ie fish and salad crops) from a shop? I wonder if there is an alternative way of pumping eg wind powered or solar?
Is this a Ideal Ratio also How many perch would you keep to be suitable for one grow bed
One of the best videos I've come across on IBC aquapoincs. Using this as my "instruction manual" to build my own. Few minor changes to work with what's available where I live (Trinidad & Tobago). I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me some more details on how you did the siphone. Maybe some close up pictures as well? Great video.
Hi, I notice that you left the system running for 12 days before introducing some fish. Is this sufficient for the nitrifying bacteria to colonise the media? I was under the impression it had to run for 1 or 2 months, and longer if bacteria rich water was not introduced.
What size hydroton bags did u use there so that I may buy the same amount for my project. I get confused. Some sell in lts and some per lb bags. Your bags were perfect for the project... Thanks for your help.
we must promote this . This really can help end hunger in many parts of the world including USA and to Kenya
I am from Mexico, tks for this video. What's the name of the little brown balls you are using in the pots, I want to find them in my country. How much weight the bag you use?
Here I used a small rocks calls Perlita and they are smaller that the one you use, and it doesn't weight so much.
Thanks for answer.
Susana Mexico City
How many fishes will your container support? And do you feed them?
very good, how many growbed?
great video guys,also good to know whats been in an ibc you purchase,cant be too carefull,cheers.
I agree with you somewhat, especially about the pending crop failure and famine. But I'm curious which "environmental policies" you mean. I'm not trying to start an argument, I just like to hear varying points of view.
I see the pump goes in the water with the power cord. If it is a 120 v pump, are you plugging it into a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet? That would trip if there was a problem that may get you electrocuted, as long as you test it often. I like the idea of low voltage or not having the live line in the water. Great video and information, i plan on putting up a greenhouse and system like that in it.
awesome video :) i love the sound of an angle grinder and panpipes together
I agree with you on the music. If they don't like it look for a different thing. I happen to like the music and I also appreciate your information as I will be visiting your website thank you very much
I thought it was an excellent video. Some people are spoiled with their 1080p. I can't wait to try this out. If I live in a temperate climate zone, with cold winters, an indoor aquaponic system might suit be better than outdoor, right?
Does the water pump continuously? Or is it on a timer, looks like an ebb n flo system but you never mentioned a timer. Great video, thank you.
how many bags of hydroton did you use?
i think it's three but i'm not sure because you cut ahead to when it was smoothed
Really good demonstration! Appreciate it! This will help with my build this week.😃
How much money was your 3,000 Liter / 792 gallon water pump? Also could you use a lesser pump if you plan on making a ebb & flow water system?
What is the best way to get the chlorine out of the water if you fill with tap water?
is it possible to set up this system without electricity, so a passive pump for it?
It looks like you could easily add to many fish to grow media with this design. What is the recommended number of fish?
In this video, you use a 3,000 liters per minute pump (almost 800 Gallons per minute), which seems a little large for such a small system. I am using a 500 GPM pump (1893 liters per minute) for four grow beds, one fish tank, one sump, with a reservoir sump water holding tank. Everything is moving along very well so far.
With one small system, such as the one you are showing in the video, a 300 GPM (1,136 liters per minute) should be sufficient.
I really appreciate your video, thanks. one question, I've built a few aquaponics systems and the bell siphon that I've used always has a larger pipe with a cap over the stand pipe, to start and end the drain cycle. you used a straight stand pipe with just a media guard around it. Does this sytem drain like a bell siphon where it fills to the top of the stand pipe and then drains the bed to the bottom before losing its siphon?
I thought this was a great tape full of useful info, thank you very much. My questions: Will this sized fish tank only support one growing bed, or will it support more and if so how many?
Man I want to do this so bad. Love y'alls stuff
Very informative video and very relaxing background music. Thanks for making it!
Absolutely lovely, I enjoyed every minute of it. I am doing an assignment on aquaponics and this video was very informative. Thank you
Soft hands but doings hard
so you dont have to filter anything? ive seen other set ups and they had some kind of filter setup not sure why...... and do you have to use a oxegen pump to keep the water at optimal fish levels
What is it that determines the type of fish used in the barrel? Can you use mussels, etc. as well (there are some varieties in Sweden used in ponds for their particular capacity to purify / filter of water) and eventually correspond to a natural ecosystem?
what other fish do you recommend using? we were thinking of catfish
who is performing the beautiful guitar music?
very informative video - suggestion - secure the electric cord to the water supply line with electrical ties and have both the cord and the supply line coming out the same opening in the cage around the fish tank. I would fill the bottom 3 inches of the fish tank with small gravel so the fish will have a more natural living area and it is possible the fish would mate, lay eggs, and hatch more fish. I would consider putting a few large rocks or concrete blocks in the fish tank for hiding places for the fish. I would also consider a small cricket grow box to supply fresh insects for the fish.
My understanding is that gravel in the bottom would prevent removal of solid waste. The waste would then go into anaerobic digestion, and the resulting hydrogen sulfide could kill the fish. You'd have to vacuum all that gravel twice a week at least, and it's a maintenance nightmare. The hiding places are a good idea though.
How many liters of media did you use?
Perhaps I missed something, but how did the water used to rinse the media end up making it's way into the tank at the bottom? This is around 19:20 or so. Does the stand pipe allow water to seep out by not being glued in place?
Question: how many fish and what size of fish work best in this setup?
Does the time for the air/water contact for the plants in the grow bed a major factor for this system? If so, is there a ratio of air/water that you would recommend?
How long does it normally take to build this tank from the ground up having all the materials at hand? Half a day perhaps? Thanks a lot for this video!
I like this system, very simple. i assume just the draining water provides enough oxygenation for the fish. I like the drain pipe as opposed to the bell siphon people use which is complicated. I have a question though, when the grow bed drains, how often should it drain? (adjusted by water flow) And also, how much does the grow bed drain? completely? or just to a certain level. And how long are the roots exposed to oxygen before it fills up. Thanks.
Really great and detailed video. Thanks so much! I was going to do this last year and bought one of the IBC's but had no idea what to do with it, lol.
can i place a valve to slow down the flow into my grow bed My Ecoplus 396gph is dumping more water than my bell siphon is putting out or would placing a valve restrict the pump and probably damage it?
But didn't you say the water flows out the grow bed when it gets to a certain height? Does it just keep on refilling again right away?
Thanks a million. Added some seedlings today... can't wait to see them grow!
Thanks, the website helps. How many fish can you maintain in this container?