G'day Rob. Just subscribed to your channel. We've just knocked up an IBC aquaponics system to deal with excess aquarium broods. What are your thoughts on Yabbies (Cherux Destructor) in aquaponics? You got good content and videos mate. Cheers Red
Hey Ryan. Sorry I missed this. I did a video just last weekend on yabbies in aquaponics if that helps at all mate. th-cam.com/video/pqF4xvfouLs/w-d-xo.html
hello sir rob! I recently built a chop and flip, currently cycling with fish and it's the 7th day. My tap water's pH to begin with was 7.8, and my pH at the moment is at 8.7 with the meter but on the api test kit it's an 8.2. I was wondering when's the typical time the pH to go down? Ammonia's around 0.25ppm, Nitrite's between 2 and 5ppm, Nitrate's at 20ppm. I've also covered the radial filter and bio reactor with some net shading since it started to grow some algae in them.
It can take some time for the establishing bacteria to strip the alkalinity from the water Z Films. Best course of action is to make sure that the system is totally cycled before adding any fish so the ammonia isn't a problem for them. I'd also suggest that you plant out the beds now if you haven't done so already. Happy growing.
@@RobsAquaponics thanks for replying sir rob! Much Appreciated. I think I've managed to fully cycled it. I stopped feeding the fish for 2 days when I posted my first comment. after that Ammonia and Nitrites went to 0, Nitrates are at 20-40ppm. Thankfully, only 1 fish died during that 2 days. But I did lose about 50 tilapia before doing that probably due to Ammonia/Nitrite poisoning. My growbed (with pumice rock) is 1/4 occupied. I was so happy it germinated even with this high of a pH. I do want to ask for some feedback regarding my pH. API Test kit always says 8.2, pH Meter (newly bought and calibrated) ranged from 8.6 to 8.9 throughout the day. Is the difference between the pH meter and API Test kit too big or is it inside the accepted delta error? Also, i've bought (still waiting) for a replacement probe and calibration solutionsJust in case my probe is faulty/not calibrated correctly.
@@peripheralinklingI wasn’t aware of that…. I have family there who have blue catfish/tilapia/rainbow trout aquaponics set up. They are in northern Utah. I wonder if they know and just don’t care.
@@RobsAquaponics need to do some concreting first. Looking at a whole IBC, but realise it may not be big enough. Currently use two bath tubs that you used from a Facebook post. Didn't have time for trout last year, think of putting ornamentals in it soon.
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G’day Rob, bit of different question here. I’ve been thinking of putting some sort of an aquascape pond in my backyard and I’m now wondering if I could use that as my tank? They principals are almost identical where there’s bio-filtration, water flow and fish etc. Not sure if it would be possible or even plausible. If you’re unsure about aquascapes, some of the channels I watch is Atlantis Water Gardens and TEAM Aquascape. Cheers
Sorry for the other reply, not sure how but YT put a response to another comment here.... 🤔 The big issue I can see is that the nutrient load in the water may not be high due to the lower stocking density I've seen in the large pond/aquascape builds. If there's a natural bog filter in the system you could plant that out as they will be receiving the bulk of the solids as they're captured. Hope that helps some Gilly.
@@RobsAquaponics yeah there would be a bog system in there. If I end up doing something (if the wife allows…) I’ll make a video. Thanks for the reply mate.
@@RobsAquaponics no not yet been doing the research for now. i have about 6mx 3m left in my yard just weighing up weather to do more soil beds or try aquaponics
I use Lakeway Tilapia's Blue tilapia (St. Peters fish) I always wondered why you had perch and stuff instead. For those who can raise tilapia they are a perfect food fish, particularly the blues who don't have a sand vein and tolerate colder temperatures, a must in Wisconsin. The legal stuff for me is that it cannot be attached to any waterways, and I cannot sell them without a bunch of licensing and inspection, but on a small scale for personal consumption it's no bother. Their biggest pitfall is also what makes them very easy to harvest. They die nearly instantly in ice water. Only other downside is they breed so aggressively they kill each other, but this is less of an issue with experience sorting breeding colonies. Happens, though. Thanks for a great video! I'm tempted to get into some cold-tolerant species so I can run a pond outdoors through the winter. Different perch here, but I love them.
@@RobsAquaponics Yes, ironically I actually live in the Sunfish capital of the world (Lake Onalaska) although the growth rates are so slow I never thought it would be worthwhile economically. I've ran 500 gallon pool ponds indoors in the past but due to an injured arm I downscaled and automated as much as I could. I keep a LMB (Large mouth bass) in with my tilapia breeder for "birth control" lol. LMB are technically a sunfish. Perch here are carnivorous so they can't and won't eat kibble.
I’m pretty certain that trout need flowing water. I’ve heard they also need a stony/rocky/gravel base but not sure if that’s 100% true or not. We have trout in a dam on the family farm in Victoria and they don’t breed. Hope this helps at all.
Tilapia & catfish are used all through Asia along with a few other fresh water species. Probably best to see what is caught in the local rivers & streams & use them as they will be suited for your climate. Would like to know what fish you use once you get it sorted. Cheers & have a top one.
You do a fantastic job Rob. Love the way you educate.
Thanks Mr Andy. 😁👍 You're not too bad yourself.
Recently moved house so after having my system for 3 yrs had to pretty much stop it and now about to downsize seeing the barrel has given me ideas
Good to hear mate. I just picked up a 210L balcony system I'm looking forward to playing with.
Cheers.
I am considering restarting my system with cod.
Great video Rob very comprehensive video on the fish that can be used in Aquaponics 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn
Thanks Gerowyn. Hope you're having a top week.
Thank you for this excellent video!
G'day Rob. Just subscribed to your channel. We've just knocked up an IBC aquaponics system to deal with excess aquarium broods. What are your thoughts on Yabbies (Cherux Destructor) in aquaponics? You got good content and videos mate.
Cheers Red
Hey Ryan. Sorry I missed this. I did a video just last weekend on yabbies in aquaponics if that helps at all mate.
th-cam.com/video/pqF4xvfouLs/w-d-xo.html
hello sir rob! I recently built a chop and flip, currently cycling with fish and it's the 7th day.
My tap water's pH to begin with was 7.8, and my pH at the moment is at 8.7 with the meter but on the api test kit it's an 8.2. I was wondering when's the typical time the pH to go down? Ammonia's around 0.25ppm, Nitrite's between 2 and 5ppm, Nitrate's at 20ppm.
I've also covered the radial filter and bio reactor with some net shading since it started to grow some algae in them.
It can take some time for the establishing bacteria to strip the alkalinity from the water Z Films.
Best course of action is to make sure that the system is totally cycled before adding any fish so the ammonia isn't a problem for them.
I'd also suggest that you plant out the beds now if you haven't done so already.
Happy growing.
@@RobsAquaponics thanks for replying sir rob! Much Appreciated.
I think I've managed to fully cycled it. I stopped feeding the fish for 2 days when I posted my first comment. after that Ammonia and Nitrites went to 0, Nitrates are at 20-40ppm. Thankfully, only 1 fish died during that 2 days. But I did lose about 50 tilapia before doing that probably due to Ammonia/Nitrite poisoning.
My growbed (with pumice rock) is 1/4 occupied. I was so happy it germinated even with this high of a pH.
I do want to ask for some feedback regarding my pH. API Test kit always says 8.2, pH Meter (newly bought and calibrated) ranged from 8.6 to 8.9 throughout the day. Is the difference between the pH meter and API Test kit too big or is it inside the accepted delta error?
Also, i've bought (still waiting) for a replacement probe and calibration solutionsJust in case my probe is faulty/not calibrated correctly.
Some chunks of the USA are also anti talapia
That's right. We can't have them in Utah. I think I'm going to build another goldfish system.
@@peripheralinklingI wasn’t aware of that…. I have family there who have blue catfish/tilapia/rainbow trout aquaponics set up. They are in northern Utah. I wonder if they know and just don’t care.
Rob I know you get better/best results with your Jade Perch, but would you consider using Murray Cod?
Not the Murrays but I would like to try the Sleepy at some point IR. 👍 How large is your tank?
@@RobsAquaponics need to do some concreting first. Looking at a whole IBC, but realise it may not be big enough.
Currently use two bath tubs that you used from a Facebook post. Didn't have time for trout last year, think of putting ornamentals in it soon.
@@indigoraider4324 Always good to put a username to a system/person. 👍 Thanks mate.
@@RobsAquaponics Not a problem. 😀
Learn about Aquaponics 🐟 🍓🍅 with my "Backyard Aquaponics for Beginners" Guide for only US$19.95. (**Discount code given in video😉)
You can see the guide in action on my website,
► www.bitsouttheback.com/aquaponics-guide
Or, buy directly here,
► bit.ly/AquaponicsBeginnersGuide
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Sleepy cod are super hardy and delicious!!
Would like to try them in particular at some time Isabel.
If you catch tilapia in your rivers, does disposing of them properly allow you to keep & eat them, or do you have to destroy it on site?
Technically you can be fined. Unfortunately.
G’day Rob, bit of different question here. I’ve been thinking of putting some sort of an aquascape pond in my backyard and I’m now wondering if I could use that as my tank? They principals are almost identical where there’s bio-filtration, water flow and fish etc. Not sure if it would be possible or even plausible. If you’re unsure about aquascapes, some of the channels I watch is Atlantis Water Gardens and TEAM Aquascape. Cheers
Sorry for the other reply, not sure how but YT put a response to another comment here.... 🤔
The big issue I can see is that the nutrient load in the water may not be high due to the lower stocking density I've seen in the large pond/aquascape builds.
If there's a natural bog filter in the system you could plant that out as they will be receiving the bulk of the solids as they're captured.
Hope that helps some Gilly.
@@RobsAquaponics yeah there would be a bog system in there. If I end up doing something (if the wife allows…) I’ll make a video. Thanks for the reply mate.
@@gillymcgillface1501 No problem mate. Hope the build goes smoothly.
just found your channel when this video randomly came up subbed straight away also in qld
Cheers Dave. Have you grown with aquaponics?
@@RobsAquaponics no not yet been doing the research for now. i have about 6mx 3m left in my yard just weighing up weather to do more soil beds or try aquaponics
Mantap sangat menginspirasi
Terima kasih!
In Brazil, the fish that is an good option for aquaponics is the Curimbatá (Prochilodus lineatus). Practically a South American carp.
Thanks for that mate.
Cheers.
I use Lakeway Tilapia's Blue tilapia (St. Peters fish)
I always wondered why you had perch and stuff instead.
For those who can raise tilapia they are a perfect food fish, particularly the blues who don't have a sand vein and tolerate colder temperatures, a must in Wisconsin.
The legal stuff for me is that it cannot be attached to any waterways, and I cannot sell them without a bunch of licensing and inspection, but on a small scale for personal consumption it's no bother.
Their biggest pitfall is also what makes them very easy to harvest. They die nearly instantly in ice water.
Only other downside is they breed so aggressively they kill each other, but this is less of an issue with experience sorting breeding colonies. Happens, though.
Thanks for a great video! I'm tempted to get into some cold-tolerant species so I can run a pond outdoors through the winter. Different perch here, but I love them.
Would sunfish be OK outside in a pond through winter there Thomas?
@@RobsAquaponics Yes, ironically I actually live in the Sunfish capital of the world (Lake Onalaska) although the growth rates are so slow I never thought it would be worthwhile economically.
I've ran 500 gallon pool ponds indoors in the past but due to an injured arm I downscaled and automated as much as I could.
I keep a LMB (Large mouth bass) in with my tilapia breeder for "birth control" lol. LMB are technically a sunfish.
Perch here are carnivorous so they can't and won't eat kibble.
With trout will they have babies and keep repopulating?
I’m pretty certain that trout need flowing water. I’ve heard they also need a stony/rocky/gravel base but not sure if that’s 100% true or not. We have trout in a dam on the family farm in Victoria and they don’t breed. Hope this helps at all.
@@gillymcgillface1501 I've heard I'll need a river between two sumps so they can migrate for birth
@@gillymcgillface1501 in my current set up I have a pretty good current and a rocky base
I haven't seen anyone get them to spawn naturally in a pond system.
Goldfish poop so much they are always worth it in any system, its how i get my hydroponics friends to switch over
Can u suggest indian variety
Tilapia & catfish are used all through Asia along with a few other fresh water species. Probably best to see what is caught in the local rivers & streams & use them as they will be suited for your climate.
Would like to know what fish you use once you get it sorted.
Cheers & have a top one.
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If you're in New Zealand. you're sh1t out of luck. Goldfish for us..
Oscars???? pretty inexpensive and poops a lot.