Pipe Smoking – Aquaponics System Walkthrough & Demonstration
The aquaponics system is up and running. I give you a quick demonstration of the setup and show how it works. The water is pumped from the fish tank, and pus…
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prepper embarado
January 25, 2015 at 9:36 pm
I also find myself watching the siphon for hours at a time. I don’t know
why it is so fascinating. I used the “Loop Siphon” on both of my small grow
beds, and over time, I have one of them tuned so well that I get absolutely
no dripping water at all. The siphon starts with no hesitation at all. I’m
pretty proud of myself for that one, having no prior knowledge on the
subject. Thanks for the videos. They have been very helpful. And
entertaining!
Eric Mastenbrook
January 25, 2015 at 10:24 pm
I actually pee IN the system. It helps establish the necessary bacteria
colony which feeds the system. 🙂
StogieFarts
January 25, 2015 at 11:10 pm
Nifty. Water is neat! Pulling itself upward is an amazing feat. I used to
marvel at the curved pipes that the farmers would dip into the canals next
to their fields. A little twist, and BAM they would siphon the water out of
the canal, and into the rows of the field. They would have dozens of these
they could kick out of the way at any time. Let’s see some fish, Fartboy!
PipingAintEasy
January 25, 2015 at 11:16 pm
Ok wow thats really cool. How long did it take you to assemble the whole
thing?
tmick990990
January 25, 2015 at 11:33 pm
haha! Well buddy it looks like you got the setup! healthy food too
tmick990990
January 25, 2015 at 11:50 pm
Sounds good! Thanks man! Ive been working on a new project for about a year
that centers around aquaponics but i need a good starting point to learn
the basics. What fish do you plan to use? Id imagine Tilapia would be too
small for that tub. but you may not be going for a total food solution, so
an eating fish may not be necessary.
Morganpipes
January 26, 2015 at 12:00 am
Can’t wait to see a video of it 100% up and running. I’ll pack a bowl of
Old Dublin and watch the video. Keep up the great vids.
bigguy6ft31966
January 26, 2015 at 12:31 am
So far, it’s been running for almost three weeks and I haven’t had to fill
anything up. I expect this will change once the heat of summer is here, but
even still, the amount you would need to “top off” the system from
evaporation should be tiny.
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 12:33 am
If you were here, I’d let you pee in the fish tank. That’s what I’ve been
doing. Seriously.
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 12:56 am
Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. It’s almost cathartic to come out in
the backyard and just listen to the system. If I feel like a need a break,
I just go out there and I almost immediately feel better from the SOUNDS of
the system. Not to mention, watching it work (almost as if by magic) is
just as cool. 🙂
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 1:41 am
Thats really cool
scubaisthestevesk8
January 26, 2015 at 2:12 am
Hey Jeff, can you get a pump that is powered by a solar panel with a car
battery for when the sun is not shining? Just a thought to save money by
not running the pump all the time.
ocpipeman
January 26, 2015 at 3:00 am
I can’t say enough good things about it. If you have questions, let me know.
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 3:16 am
Thanks Mike! I can just imagine some of you guys making one of these
strictly for growing tobacco!
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 3:31 am
Me neither, Frank! I hope to start with goldfish and then drop in other
edible fish as I am able to get my hands on them.
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 3:39 am
Wow! Looks like you have really done your homework Jeff. Very interesting.
Good job. Jay
Jay Dagner
January 26, 2015 at 3:44 am
Very cool and interesting
beans316
January 26, 2015 at 4:00 am
Exactly. I plan to fit a cover over the tank to help keep evaporation to a
minimal, and an occasional top off with the hose or rain water will take
care of the rest. 🙂
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 4:47 am
Yep, it took forever for me to get here, but I’m now cycling the water. I
haven’t tested the water yet for any ammonia or nitrites, but I will wait
after about a week of peeing in there before I do that. 🙂
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 5:27 am
Me too! I am a pretty patient guy, so I don’t expect to put fish or plants
in the system until May. I’m just letting it run, and trying to get the
water chemistry where it needs to be by peeing in it. I am hoping that
after 3-4 weeks, I will be nearing the point of putting in plants and fish.
I can’t find any good local sources for edible fish, so I will probably
start out with goldfish for the meantime.
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 5:43 am
Thats freaking amazing bro keep us posted on how thiscworks out for you
MrZombert
January 26, 2015 at 6:42 am
Grow some dank bud with that setup.
aacdo
January 26, 2015 at 6:57 am
I would be honored if you stole it. If you do try one out, I’m always
around to answer any questions you may have.
StogieFarts
January 26, 2015 at 7:08 am
Sounds like a plan bro.
bigguy6ft31966
January 26, 2015 at 7:23 am