It would be a good idea to put boards over the entire pool,it will block the light and prevent the growth of algae in the reservoir. You should also consider putting the reservoir in the ground, it will keep it cool so the roots don't rot and help block any light from coming in through the sides.
You can place some shade cloth or weed mat under the two supports to keep the mozzies from breeding in the nutrient, or else replace the two supports with a solid sheet of waterproof (marine) ply. This will also reduce evaporation from the bottom tank. Keep up the fun & easy hydro suggestions.
I use a similar system for two of my growbeds, but I use really cheap USB water pumps and small (cheap) solar panels for each pump. I've never has to replace a pump yet but I keep many spares. You can get these off a certain Chinese website. We're talking up to $5 cost per unit. The Solar panels occasionally need some good quality clear top coat. You can repurpose solar panels from Christmas lights. Obviously this limits the operation to day only, and that is usually all that is necessary. It avoids using mains electricity in the garden. For another system, I have a large solar panel charging a 12v 200Ah GFM battery. That one uses a home-made Bell siphon. I limit it to daytime operation using a light sensor switch wired for daytime operation (reverse). All my plumbing and reservoirs are black and I use covers on the reservoirs to avoid algal growth.
That is a really solid design. I am make my trays out of wood and they look cool. I like my flood trays made from cedar and putting 8" netting pots in it. Hydro is the way to go, aquaponics is not very productive if you ask me. Not only that, you can grow heavy feeding plants in hydro. Each year my outdoor hydroponics setup gets better and better. Not they look cool also. I have a lot of wood working and finish carpenter experience. This is how I can make my setup look attractive and high performing.
Nice system, though maybe want to line it with black pond liner. UV damage will make the plastic brittle and crack after a few months in Queensland sun.
Excellent video and I love the kiddy pooll idea. One question however. Do all hydroponic pumps drain back when shut off? It seems to me that if not then a bell syphon would be required? Is this why so may applications use bell syphons? Thanks in advance!
Long time between RUclips clips mate, feels like I’ve been “wadding” awhile, but ya delivered again 🙏 Cheers mate - someone had to do the kiddy pool joke 🤪
I saw these when i went into Bunning's today stacked up at the front Door, if you aren't getting royalties they need to take a long hard look at themselves
I have a setup with 2 stackable Euroboxes. So the reservoir is rather completely covered. The pump is controlled by an ESP32 microcontroller. Smaller dimensions and for indoors tho.
I know this video is a little older now. But that ebb and flow kit, does it work like the bell siphon shown at the start? Or does it need to work on a timer to drain?
Lil heads up. I had 4 running as deep water with foam rafts and after 3 years in the Aussie sun they started to crack and 1 day a small knock and the entire side crumbled dumping everything. The blue shell 1's break even faster. Lucky I was there at the time or it would have pumped all the water from the fish. Would never trust 1 on a Aquaponics system again as well as would replace them yearly with in hydro grows. They are great until they fail and give you a bunch of extra work :(
Great info. Is there a way of making nutrients at home? I know worm castings can be used but have also heard that urine can be used. Don’t know what can be used for trace mins and calcium sulphate (eggs shells?)
You can pee in a bottle and let the enzymes work to convert it to ammonia. Then cycle the system for bacteria to convert from ammonia to nitrogen. I have a system using this method and supplement with iron, potash (k), calcium and magnesium. Works amazingly. Unless you have a specific interest in this method hydro is cheapest and easiest though.
@@-Rickster- I can't remember where I learnt about it, the name they used was Anthroponics. Some forum posts around aquaponics threads maybe? If there's a way to direct message me on here (or reddit, I posted some photos of my greenhouse system on hoochos there, username environmentalowl) reach out and I'll try to answer your questions :)
Hey mate, what do you do for reusing your media? I'm worried about getting rot from bits of old root left stuck to the balls and using the hose to wash takes forever so seems rather wasteful
I don’t worry about any disease or excessive washing of media unless moving from outside to inside. If the plants are healthy and the system is designed properly their ‘immune systems’ will deal with most anything you throw at them. Number 1 tip is to make sure the roots have enough oxygen. No oxygen= unhealthy roots.
whats the situation like when it rains? obviously the return will overflow but wont it throw nutrient levels out of wack? i want to build one but no space in the greenhouse so it will have to be outside..
One of my three bunnings kiddie pool flood and drain beds is strawberries only, there's stringers over every side and I'm getting a handful of strawberries every day!
@@bentweed2830 If you go on to the hoocho reddit I posted some photos a few days back, my username is environmental-owl113. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions
Hydroponics is aquaponic's sick little sister, can be healthy when taking care of, but because you don't have to keep the fish alive, a lot of chemicals can be used in the water, like pest pesticides, and plant growth hormones ! Flood and drain is an improvement on this, because you have the usual beneficial bacteria growing with it *if you keep a clean (avoiding harsh chemicals) !*
Need small pot indor system like large coffee cans say 4, that can manually fill . Drian afte half hour soaking using lava rocks. How can i drian cans manual what parts to use?
Funny you should ask, I am in the middle of building a seepage for our grease trap... For small applications I believe composting toilets are the way to go simplicity wise. There is a lot of information out there just peruse RUclips. In the distant future I might dabble in off grid homesteading videos as they interest me a lot.
Look at Bunnings, that's where they are from. I hope that helps! www.bunnings.com.au/fountain-products-880-x-880-x-220mm-green-deluxe-sandpit_p3321444?store=6083&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIguzQkZSy8AIVkTUrCh1ScQsSEAQYASABEgIxPPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@ab_ab_c Pump specs vary for application. I can’t give a watt draw because pumps with the same wattage can have different head. I figure people can use a measuring tape to figure out the head they need and read specs on a package to find the appropriate pump.
@@Hoocho Just state the make, model, & specs of the pump that you used. If you want to provide other info about head pressure vs flow rate, etc then do so, otherwise the basic info would be all that most people would likely need.
Why not make a flood and drain with two pumps in side by side media tanks? Each would pump into the other every 15 minutes and the nutrients would not be exposed to sun. No need to drill into tanks, no sand pipes, no nutrient tank, supports or no bell syphon. The pumps can have vente air in the tubing.
Hands down one of the best guys to watch about growing. Man just gets it and is not lame boring or obnoxious. KEEP IT UP BRO!!!
I made 4 of these since watching ur vids & they work so so well 🥳 I’m off the grid so this is an easy set up for me to maintain 🙏🏻
It would be a good idea to put boards over the entire pool,it will block the light and prevent the growth of algae in the reservoir. You should also consider putting the reservoir in the ground, it will keep it cool so the roots don't rot and help block any light from coming in through the sides.
You can place some shade cloth or weed mat under the two supports to keep the mozzies from breeding in the nutrient, or else replace the two supports with a solid sheet of waterproof (marine) ply. This will also reduce evaporation from the bottom tank.
Keep up the fun & easy hydro suggestions.
Nice one. Bit rude of RUclips to put in an advert for a bloke saying to stop doing aquaponics.
I use a similar system for two of my growbeds, but I use really cheap USB water pumps and small (cheap) solar panels for each pump. I've never has to replace a pump yet but I keep many spares. You can get these off a certain Chinese website. We're talking up to $5 cost per unit. The Solar panels occasionally need some good quality clear top coat. You can repurpose solar panels from Christmas lights.
Obviously this limits the operation to day only, and that is usually all that is necessary. It avoids using mains electricity in the garden. For another system, I have a large solar panel charging a 12v 200Ah GFM battery. That one uses a home-made Bell siphon. I limit it to daytime operation using a light sensor switch wired for daytime operation (reverse). All my plumbing and reservoirs are black and I use covers on the reservoirs to avoid algal growth.
That is a really solid design. I am make my trays out of wood and they look cool. I like my flood trays made from cedar and putting 8" netting pots in it. Hydro is the way to go, aquaponics is not very productive if you ask me. Not only that, you can grow heavy feeding plants in hydro. Each year my outdoor hydroponics setup gets better and better. Not they look cool also. I have a lot of wood working and finish carpenter experience. This is how I can make my setup look attractive and high performing.
Thanks Hoocho ,Cheap simple and it works, very cool
well there's my weekend project penciled in
Bloody ripper mate! Always super excited when I get the notification of a new vid
Nice system, though maybe want to line it with black pond liner. UV damage will make the plastic brittle and crack after a few months in Queensland sun.
7:44 was a question you answered during the video. I didn't understand how it flooded and drained and how to use the drain adjustments. very cool.
Damn that place is hydroponic heaven. I'm learning thanks so much for putting these together brother.
Excellent video and I love the kiddy pooll idea. One question however. Do all hydroponic pumps drain back when shut off? It seems to me that if not then a bell syphon would be required? Is this why so may applications use bell syphons? Thanks in advance!
Long time between RUclips clips mate, feels like I’ve been “wadding” awhile, but ya delivered again 🙏 Cheers mate - someone had to do the kiddy pool joke 🤪
Better than many videos, but I'd like to see it in operation to better understand it.
Romio that! Great clip... thank you.
I saw these when i went into Bunning's today stacked up at the front Door, if you aren't getting royalties they need to take a long hard look at themselves
Thanks, inspiring videos, would love to see some of your ongoing or final harvests too.
What pump should I use for this system?
Hi mate, I have bought the same flood and drain kits. What sizes of hoses can fit them? Do you know where can I buy the hoses in Australia? Thanks
I have a setup with 2 stackable Euroboxes. So the reservoir is rather completely covered. The pump is controlled by an ESP32 microcontroller. Smaller dimensions and for indoors tho.
awesome man ill deffinitely give this one a try
Please make videos on hydroponics nutrients as many as for different vegetables tamato & others thanks
Why is it we can’t get this kitty pool in the states here this is a real bummer but thanks for the share hooch
If you take a sheet of black/white plastic and lay it over the whole affair you can cut slits for the plants.
Thank you
I know this video is a little older now. But that ebb and flow kit, does it work like the bell siphon shown at the start? Or does it need to work on a timer to drain?
i am getting ready to switch up my aquanponics towers to have them rotate in the greenhouse
Hey mate do you use fish? Or are you adding liquid nutrients
Lil heads up. I had 4 running as deep water with foam rafts and after 3 years in the Aussie sun they started to crack and 1 day a small knock and the entire side crumbled dumping everything. The blue shell 1's break even faster. Lucky I was there at the time or it would have pumped all the water from the fish. Would never trust 1 on a Aquaponics system again as well as would replace them yearly with in hydro grows. They are great until they fail and give you a bunch of extra work :(
Do u grow anything in 100% coco?
Also how do u keep water cool in that?
How often do you need to refill the nutrient reservoir?
Do you know how much clay balls you needed to fill this up? How big should your reservoir be if you wanted to set up multiple frow beds like this?
Great info.
Is there a way of making nutrients at home? I know worm castings can be used but have also heard that urine can be used. Don’t know what can be used for trace mins and calcium sulphate (eggs shells?)
My nutrient costs $4 per 1000L
I couldn’t make it that cheap.
@@Hoocho can you provide the source and product? I want to see if we can get the same in the UK👍🏼
You can pee in a bottle and let the enzymes work to convert it to ammonia. Then cycle the system for bacteria to convert from ammonia to nitrogen. I have a system using this method and supplement with iron, potash (k), calcium and magnesium. Works amazingly.
Unless you have a specific interest in this method hydro is cheapest and easiest though.
@@jackawwwf2236 thank you for the reply and info. Do you know where I can learn more about this? I have unite a few questions.
@@-Rickster- I can't remember where I learnt about it, the name they used was Anthroponics. Some forum posts around aquaponics threads maybe? If there's a way to direct message me on here (or reddit, I posted some photos of my greenhouse system on hoochos there, username environmentalowl) reach out and I'll try to answer your questions :)
How many plants of the same species can be put into that pool -tomatoes-?
lovely. thanks for the info. where can i find the water safe box that you used for the electrical components?
Check the electrical section at your hardware store, sometimes they’re in the garden lighting section too.
Hoocho could you post links for the timer and pump? Whereabouts did you buy them?
Hey mate, what do you do for reusing your media? I'm worried about getting rot from bits of old root left stuck to the balls and using the hose to wash takes forever so seems rather wasteful
I don’t worry about any disease or excessive washing of media unless moving from outside to inside.
If the plants are healthy and the system is designed properly their ‘immune systems’ will deal with most anything you throw at them.
Number 1 tip is to make sure the roots have enough oxygen.
No oxygen= unhealthy roots.
@@Hoocho cheers mate
whats the situation like when it rains? obviously the return will overflow but wont it throw nutrient levels out of wack? i want to build one but no space in the greenhouse so it will have to be outside..
It won't matter. Plants are ok with just plain water or diluted nutrient solution until you adjust it.
@Hoocho my two kids love strawberries would this be the best system for them
Yeah mate, one of the best. I’m going to do a vertical strawberry garden build soon.
One of my three bunnings kiddie pool flood and drain beds is strawberries only, there's stringers over every side and I'm getting a handful of strawberries every day!
@@jackawwwf2236 that's awesome any chance you could send me some pictures?
@@bentweed2830 If you go on to the hoocho reddit I posted some photos a few days back, my username is environmental-owl113. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions
what's the upshot to using all pebbles vs a 3 or 4 inch net cup with a handful of pebbles and a plastic lit to keep the light out?
Hydroponics is aquaponic's sick little sister, can be healthy when taking care of, but because you don't have to keep the fish alive, a lot of chemicals can be used in the water, like pest pesticides, and plant growth hormones ! Flood and drain is an improvement on this, because you have the usual beneficial bacteria growing with it *if you keep a clean (avoiding harsh chemicals) !*
Not really it’s just using rock dusts to grow plants
Control the water flow how fast it's going in and out
Link to values on Amazon?
Need small pot indor system like large coffee cans say 4, that can manually fill . Drian afte half hour soaking using lava rocks.
How can i drian cans manual what parts to use?
Do u have any info on diy septic system for a small cabin?
Funny you should ask, I am in the middle of building a seepage for our grease trap... For small applications I believe composting toilets are the way to go simplicity wise. There is a lot of information out there just peruse RUclips.
In the distant future I might dabble in off grid homesteading videos as they interest me a lot.
Look into incinerating toilets. Pricey, but much easier and more pleasant to use than a composting toilet.
Anyone know where to buy the pebbles in bulk in Brisbane?
Can’t find that shaped of pool in my area. Do you happen have the brand name for the kiddie pool so I can search and see if they can ship it. Thanks
Look at Bunnings, that's where they are from. I hope that helps!
www.bunnings.com.au/fountain-products-880-x-880-x-220mm-green-deluxe-sandpit_p3321444?store=6083&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIguzQkZSy8AIVkTUrCh1ScQsSEAQYASABEgIxPPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
If you use boards for support a round one should do.
What all can you grow this?
MAKE MORE VIDEOS 🙏
soo.. this "cheap system" is how much? like $300 ?
what do you need to plant there to get profit
MJ
What are the specs on your pump & why not provide a link to where it can be bought inexpensively?
Because people live in different places and value different things.
Cheap pumps are a false economy.
@@Hoocho That doesn't explain not providing the pump specs.
@@ab_ab_c Pump specs vary for application. I can’t give a watt draw because pumps with the same wattage can have different head. I figure people can use a measuring tape to figure out the head they need and read specs on a package to find the appropriate pump.
@@Hoocho Just state the make, model, & specs of the pump that you used. If you want to provide other info about head pressure vs flow rate, etc then do so, otherwise the basic info would be all that most people would likely need.
@@ab_ab_c it’s an aquapro ap550
Why not make a flood and drain with two pumps in side by side media tanks? Each would pump into the other every 15 minutes and the nutrients would not be exposed to sun. No need to drill into tanks, no sand pipes, no nutrient tank, supports or no bell syphon. The pumps can have vente air in the tubing.
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