This is a very short flash animation i made to better describe the Aquaponics concept to people back before i actually had a physical version made. Just very…
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@Kudaimo I’ve tried to make my own bell siphon with the least cost…I used
the upper part of a mineral water bottle which is bell-shaped..and the
first try was a success. It was easy, as long as we understand the concept
of water pressure and auto siphon..
@Kudaimo sump.. sorry typo, i see, not completely necessary however it does
help moving out the larger particularites. Need to be in differnet
elevations to tank and bed.
I believe it. Its a bit of a trick tweaking the system so it works and
grows constantly but once the bacteria is setup, pH is good, and the fish
are happy it is pretty much self sufficient minus feeding the fish and
occasional pump cleaning.
What fish will depend on what you want to get out of it, if you want a fish
you can eat I would recommend the hardy Tilapia, I use Yellow Perch in my
system and they are fairly sturdy fish, you can check out my other videos
where I talk about how I keep them. If you just want fish for the plants
and are not concerned with eating them simple goldfish work great, there is
two Black Moor in mine and they are very hardy. A swarm of Minnows works
too and you can use them for fish bait if you fish.
I have a 55 gallon tank that is perfect for this. Have a big sucker fish in
it. 6-8 clones would work well with rock or would coco balls work as well.
Also can rockwool be used and is that a filter type situation as there is
no real filtration happening?
Hi… Thanks for the antimation AND the great suggestions.. I have a 2500
gallon fiberglass tank that I am not using here at the Garden Center. I
would like to cut the top off and use for the garden medium. Any ideas on
the design? I have looked at many designs on the web and, must admit, a
little confused. We are located in zone 7b (North Carolina) and I have room
in our main greenhouse to place the tank. Little confused on how a auto
siphoning works.. Thanks so much..
Do you have step by step instructions on how to build? I’ve seen some that
are so complicated and this one looks doable for me and doesn’t take up so
much space.
@batfly Well I dont really sell anything but id be glad to give you advice
on building one. I’m actually probably going to be adding another growbed
in the coming weeks so i might make a video on how i do that.
All good, it’s easy to assume it’s Hydroton. I made it for a class project
so only about a hour or so of time spent on the animation, would of
designed it better had I known I would put it on the internet.
This bacteria is not for sale xD It is a naturally bacteria emerging by
moved water (like the “pool” of Mr. Heffner 😉 who keeps the water clear.
This is a aquaristic basic knowledge (natural bacterias by moved water ;-).
ludo Taris
July 5, 2014 at 10:14 pm
While many types of fish can thrive in a close system some will need
special care and some are very easy to maintain.
growownfood
July 5, 2014 at 11:00 pm
@kudaimo, just want to ask how does the flood and drain system works ? and
any tutorials for it ? thanks.
wintermelon5639
July 5, 2014 at 11:40 pm
Home Aquaponics- Quick Animation
Dadan Bruyere
July 6, 2014 at 12:00 am
i got a problem… grow bed is fills up with water and doesn’t drain all
way.
CJ Echaluse
July 6, 2014 at 12:10 am
Jocelyn Myers
July 6, 2014 at 12:38 am
rick passo
July 6, 2014 at 1:37 am
Thank you for this
Naer Neitstiez
July 6, 2014 at 1:59 am
*This is to show how simple Aquaponics is…………………………*
Dale Modisette
July 6, 2014 at 2:42 am
*This is to show how simple Aquaponics is…………………………*
Dale Modisette
July 6, 2014 at 2:54 am
I’m thinking you’re wrong. The nutrients gained from the aquarium water
should sustain the plants indefinitely.
Lisa Foss
July 6, 2014 at 3:11 am
@Kudaimo I’ve tried to make my own bell siphon with the least cost…I used
the upper part of a mineral water bottle which is bell-shaped..and the
first try was a success. It was easy, as long as we understand the concept
of water pressure and auto siphon..
duckomega
July 6, 2014 at 3:33 am
@Kudaimo sump.. sorry typo, i see, not completely necessary however it does
help moving out the larger particularites. Need to be in differnet
elevations to tank and bed.
Eddie Chi
July 6, 2014 at 3:50 am
nice…!
Nathaniel Hamel
July 6, 2014 at 3:54 am
I believe it. Its a bit of a trick tweaking the system so it works and
grows constantly but once the bacteria is setup, pH is good, and the fish
are happy it is pretty much self sufficient minus feeding the fish and
occasional pump cleaning.
Kudaimo
July 6, 2014 at 4:52 am
What fish will depend on what you want to get out of it, if you want a fish
you can eat I would recommend the hardy Tilapia, I use Yellow Perch in my
system and they are fairly sturdy fish, you can check out my other videos
where I talk about how I keep them. If you just want fish for the plants
and are not concerned with eating them simple goldfish work great, there is
two Black Moor in mine and they are very hardy. A swarm of Minnows works
too and you can use them for fish bait if you fish.
Kudaimo
July 6, 2014 at 5:51 am
Thanks man your the best!!!
daniel abbott
July 6, 2014 at 6:36 am
I have a 55 gallon tank that is perfect for this. Have a big sucker fish in
it. 6-8 clones would work well with rock or would coco balls work as well.
Also can rockwool be used and is that a filter type situation as there is
no real filtration happening?
jasonandmoose
July 6, 2014 at 6:43 am
Hi… Thanks for the antimation AND the great suggestions.. I have a 2500
gallon fiberglass tank that I am not using here at the Garden Center. I
would like to cut the top off and use for the garden medium. Any ideas on
the design? I have looked at many designs on the web and, must admit, a
little confused. We are located in zone 7b (North Carolina) and I have room
in our main greenhouse to place the tank. Little confused on how a auto
siphoning works.. Thanks so much..
Mike Murphy
July 6, 2014 at 6:57 am
Do you have step by step instructions on how to build? I’ve seen some that
are so complicated and this one looks doable for me and doesn’t take up so
much space.
yanruoj
July 6, 2014 at 7:46 am
@batfly Well I dont really sell anything but id be glad to give you advice
on building one. I’m actually probably going to be adding another growbed
in the coming weeks so i might make a video on how i do that.
Kudaimo
July 6, 2014 at 8:22 am
All good, it’s easy to assume it’s Hydroton. I made it for a class project
so only about a hour or so of time spent on the animation, would of
designed it better had I known I would put it on the internet.
Kudaimo
July 6, 2014 at 9:10 am
Does the pump suck up baby fish??
Just a Visitor
July 6, 2014 at 10:03 am
aweZome
Kshitij Verma
July 6, 2014 at 10:35 am
This bacteria is not for sale xD It is a naturally bacteria emerging by
moved water (like the “pool” of Mr. Heffner 😉 who keeps the water clear.
This is a aquaristic basic knowledge (natural bacterias by moved water ;-).
MrMcUNO
July 6, 2014 at 11:32 am