This is the new Barrel Aquaponics system equipped with three stages of filtration, a floating raft or DWC system, along with two, five gallon grow beds. Thes…
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25 Responses to HD Aquaponics Ep.30 – Advanced Barrel Aquaponics, swirl filter, floating raft, u-siphon, indoor
What lighting are you using? I’m trying to grow both tomato plants as well
as leafy greens indoors and you have one of the few videos where it appears
you were successful. Please fill me in on the lighting. Great job by the
way!!๏ปฟ
it may be complicated like red says but like you say it really makes
maintenance and long term feasibility much better, great job bud, really
great ideas here and designs
I am reading and reading and watching videos and more and more.. Every time
I see one video another video contradicts the other one.. Can I just pay
someone to come build one for me and teach me how it works?? sheesh
in the floating raft section what growing medium do you use? Right now my
system is hydroponic and I am using rockwool. But I am starting to build a
aquaponic floating raft system, but I have been told not to use rockwool
with fish.
not all types of plants do great in the floating raft technique because of
that and some other things i know lettuces are often used in floating
rafts, but ive personally never heard of stuff like tomatoes or cucumbers
in those
Have you thought about adding freshwater muscles to your settlement tank to
supplement solid waste breakdown and to “polish” your water filtration
system?
hydroponic systems.. and all the related systems are so fun.. I have become
a little addicted to watching these types of videos, made of people that
comes from all over the world.. I am just learning and observing the
different systems.. I got my head in, on all of it.. I know the vitals, and
the basics to make a system go around perfectly.. but.. it ยดs a really nice
hobby.. and I think that too little people use this amazing knowlegde of
agriculture.. ๐ thanks for posting ๐ and keep it up..
hey thanks for uploading all these videos ect. been looking around and
wanting to get some more fish.. while i was looking for a new filter to get
saw this.. just watched most of your videos haha. but at the moment just
pretty much looking around and thinking about how to set it up ๐ i think a
aquaponics setup would be a nice addition to what i have now ( just a few
medium tanks ) with some tomatoes and lettuce (: guess time will tell also
subscribed ๐
That’s true but this gives it a little bit more and gives us a way to
collect fish waste at nutrient for our garden. It’s really not that
complicated and works perfectly.
@BigBearHuskyMusher Actually the fixture only runs 192 watts and the pump
I’m sure isn’t too much either. The bill actually went down since we took
out our earlier design and put up this new one.
@edpozek I check back here just about everyday now since my friend told me
about aquaponics. Really interested on how the new indoor system is working
for you. I thought I would start with an indoor system first and if all
goes well, start an outdoor system. Awesome videos!
What lighting are you using? I’m trying to grow both tomato plants as well
as leafy greens indoors and you have one of the few videos where it appears
you were successful. Please fill me in on the lighting. Great job by the
way!!๏ปฟ
Paul Sweeney
May 19, 2014 at 10:12 pm
@S0nny1984 That is a good comment, thanks for watching!
Edward Pozek
May 19, 2014 at 10:17 pm
it may be complicated like red says but like you say it really makes
maintenance and long term feasibility much better, great job bud, really
great ideas here and designs
dramey03
May 19, 2014 at 10:49 pm
@gorem13 Thank you, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos.
Edward Pozek
May 19, 2014 at 11:45 pm
@edpozek Cool! Thanks!
jprs22
May 19, 2014 at 11:55 pm
@UnitedFarmersOrg Sounds awesome! Would love to see some pics and videos.
Come join the Facebook page!
Edward Pozek
May 20, 2014 at 12:43 am
I am reading and reading and watching videos and more and more.. Every time
I see one video another video contradicts the other one.. Can I just pay
someone to come build one for me and teach me how it works?? sheesh
2Smart4Uapes
May 20, 2014 at 1:20 am
How much is your electric bill each month?
BigBearHuskyMusher
May 20, 2014 at 2:06 am
in the floating raft section what growing medium do you use? Right now my
system is hydroponic and I am using rockwool. But I am starting to build a
aquaponic floating raft system, but I have been told not to use rockwool
with fish.
Rotorzilla
May 20, 2014 at 2:30 am
@edpozek love the vids keep em coming!
TheJr420420
May 20, 2014 at 3:14 am
I have not. I’ll have to look into that more.
Edward Pozek
May 20, 2014 at 3:48 am
Thanks for posting
ickycan
May 20, 2014 at 4:34 am
not all types of plants do great in the floating raft technique because of
that and some other things i know lettuces are often used in floating
rafts, but ive personally never heard of stuff like tomatoes or cucumbers
in those
dramey03
May 20, 2014 at 4:39 am
Have you thought about adding freshwater muscles to your settlement tank to
supplement solid waste breakdown and to “polish” your water filtration
system?
cclarson84
May 20, 2014 at 4:53 am
hydroponic systems.. and all the related systems are so fun.. I have become
a little addicted to watching these types of videos, made of people that
comes from all over the world.. I am just learning and observing the
different systems.. I got my head in, on all of it.. I know the vitals, and
the basics to make a system go around perfectly.. but.. it ยดs a really nice
hobby.. and I think that too little people use this amazing knowlegde of
agriculture.. ๐ thanks for posting ๐ and keep it up..
Andreas Mathiassen
May 20, 2014 at 5:49 am
@TheJr420420 Lol I think you’re right.
Edward Pozek
May 20, 2014 at 6:30 am
hey thanks for uploading all these videos ect. been looking around and
wanting to get some more fish.. while i was looking for a new filter to get
saw this.. just watched most of your videos haha. but at the moment just
pretty much looking around and thinking about how to set it up ๐ i think a
aquaponics setup would be a nice addition to what i have now ( just a few
medium tanks ) with some tomatoes and lettuce (: guess time will tell also
subscribed ๐
liighthead
May 20, 2014 at 6:30 am
Really nice system. I’m a bit confused on how the Raft system works. With
the roots of the plants in water at all times, won’t they be O2 starved?
Saeid Momtahan
May 20, 2014 at 6:42 am
That’s true but this gives it a little bit more and gives us a way to
collect fish waste at nutrient for our garden. It’s really not that
complicated and works perfectly.
Edward Pozek
May 20, 2014 at 7:03 am
Nice job man. I’m a huge fan of your work.
gorem13
May 20, 2014 at 8:03 am
Where do you buy the growing media? Also what is the growing media? Lastly,
how big of a net pot would you need to grow lettuce or herbs? Thanks!
Pizzapie500
May 20, 2014 at 8:23 am
this system is OVERKILL, far too many filtration systems you really dont
need that much
projectivolume
May 20, 2014 at 8:57 am
@BigBearHuskyMusher Actually the fixture only runs 192 watts and the pump
I’m sure isn’t too much either. The bill actually went down since we took
out our earlier design and put up this new one.
Edward Pozek
May 20, 2014 at 9:02 am
@edpozek I check back here just about everyday now since my friend told me
about aquaponics. Really interested on how the new indoor system is working
for you. I thought I would start with an indoor system first and if all
goes well, start an outdoor system. Awesome videos!
Scott Henseleit
May 20, 2014 at 9:45 am
unable to find those Uniseals in Italy anyone can find it in EU ? thanks
Stefano Zamprogno
May 20, 2014 at 10:21 am