Learn about Aquaponics 🐟 🍓🍅 with my "Backyard Aquaponics for Beginners" Guide for only US$19.95. ► bit.ly/AquaponicsBeginnersGuide Don't forget to click the subscribe button if you enjoyed the video, bit.ly/Subscribe2Rob & share the clip around if you think it may help others too.👍 Cheers all & have a top one. 🐟 🌱🍅 Rob
My little sister told me she and her husband were looking to get into aquaponics, so naturally I sent them in your direction… only to be told that her husband is already a subscriber!! Great news! 😎
🤣 B has mentioned that we do aquaponics at work to folks who mention it only to find out that they follow our channel already. Aquaponics & growing your own food has become popular again over the past few years I think. 🤔 Cheers & all the best.
Your videos are so useful. I'm setting up a garden, using my no longer needed plastic boxes from moving. Keen on a hoop house and using some of the boxes on my deck too. Perfect timing.
Thanks Joe. Content might slow down a bit while we move if all goes to plan this week. 🤞 As soon as we settle in I'll have a few systems to build & will be videoing all of it. Cheers & have a top one mate.
I don't know how it never occurred to me as an option before, but applying container gardening to aquaponics is brilliant. I'd about bet that if you happen to get a basket that doesn't allow roots to penetrate where the material is wet, you could (for future plantings) just cut a handful of small holes through the bottom with a hallow punch bit to make it a bit easier for the roots to find a way through.
Thanks Richard. The videos might slow down for a month or two soon while we move if all goes to plan. Will be posting loads of new content on the new builds once we get setup at the new place. 😉 Cheers mate.
Those pouches are very good! I used them this year instead of hard pots and so far everything is very happy in their little portable pouch. Also might have to move soon so these are a great transitional way to go! Thanks for all the education about Aquaponics!
So in the aquarium fishkeeping world, theres this method called dirted tank where we use actual garden soil topped with sand to sustain our aquatic plants. And it worked wonderfully! Took a while after for me to finally click in, "hey isn't using soil in aquaponics basically the same as this?? Theres no need to fear nutrient overload, as the soil IS also a filter along with the healthier roots" 😂 Some of my plants especially mint could really use some boost so im gonna switch from clay pellets to having soil mix
Thanks mate. 👍The main issue I have is a large amount of nutrients being flushed into the system at once through the heavy rain events we have. Not an issue in our system due to the small amount of soil but I think it could be a big issue in one with mainly soil beds here. Inside a green house, no issue all all. Cheers mate
Around 10 years ago, I made a very elaborate aquaponics set up with NFT, towers, beds, it had it all; it wouldn’t grow anything at all. I finally salvaged my whole build by putting net cups in the bottom of root bags and that made it so it wasn’t all a total loss. The ph was always to high, I believe I had limestone in my media, I was cautious, but something slipped passed me for sure.
I'm going to be using sand & soil beds primarily in a future build. Will still have a "conventional" grow media one as well I think as they are the easiest for a lot of folks to build & run.
Hey Rob Bob, I have talked with you before(I’m admin of the organic hydroponics Facebook group) anyways I used to use smaller 1/4 gallon fabric pots that sat in a shallow sloped open ended gutter (so no water level just wicking when the water was flowing) attached to my Dutch bucket system so it ran every few hours. Anyways I used soil for the medium and had a layer of pebbles that the fabric pots sat on to allow water to pass under. It really worked great for herbs and smaller plants like strawberries and the worms really loved the pebble/root area. The issue I had is the fabric pots works too well in that it wicked too much the entire fabric pot was wicking moisture so it started growing moss over an inch thick coving all sides. Being in dry California the constantly wet sides of the pots were causing lots of want to evaporate. The bigger issue is I think along with the water I was loosing nutrients, I know nitrogen is easily gassed off. Anyways the dual zone works great I would just suggest using fabric pots that only have the bottom that wicks. You could also do what I did and wrapped the pots in foil and foil tape(foil wont break down in UV). With foil depending on the PH it can dissolve slowly(totally fine for plants and humans to intake some and it’s even needed, just not sure on fish) it’s probably not really an issue but just figured I’d mention it. Using pots that only have the air pruning on the bottom is probably the best best if you have the same issues I had in California. Having higher humidity could be very helpful.
I get moss grow ion the blueberry pouches down the back as well. 😉 I'm not overly concerned about the nitrogen off gassing in my system as the nitrate is very high at the moment. I can see where it would be a big issue for folks that run with tighter nutrient regimes. Cheers Kevin & have a top one mate.
Maybe you could make a smaller dual root zone system that is more in line with what Steve recommends, with a bell siphon or timer and a single container for clay and soil, so that the water forces air exchange. I've tried a few different simplifications of Steve's system and they all end up lacking in some way.
Hey Davor. You're just down the road then. 👍We might not be here for much longer though. 😉 Do you have a system on the grow? Cheers mate & have a top one.
G'day you hairy old goat, lol...Funny .. i Have spent the weekend resetting my DWC DRZ 1 and 2 ltr Pots, I will be direct seeding into them this year, no more bought seedlings... feed the soil with, (heaverly,) blood n bone, rock minerals and a general fertilizer, only and they are now resting till next weekend to be planted, the 4 ltr pots's in the media, as you remember my ibc grow beds disappeared last year under the tomatoes are next, seeds are in grow out pots and not poped yet so 3-4 wweks before they will be done, 20 different varieties..
There will be some Davey but not sure how much. I'm looking at trailing fodder crops in the aquaponics mainly so there will be some. Fruit trees, sweet spuds & gingers for sure.👍Most of the greens do better in aqua or hydro though. I hope to be asking for some pointers on panning once we get sorted all going well. 🤞 Cheers mate.
@@RobsAquaponics I guess its find out what will do well in soil and the conditions where you are. I hope you are in a gold producing area makes digging more fun lol. If you are it might be worth hiring/borrowing a detector and giving that a go. If its been private land it may not have been detected. If its got a creek dry or running well worth having a pan. Cheers
Awesome thanks Rob.. Coming along very nicely.. given me plenty of ideas on different pipes to use.. Cheers for sharing.. Have a wonderful week.. Chat soon my friend..👍
I'd love to visit before we thought about moving. 😉 Have a few folks offer to put us up when we do make the trip, just need to sort out a few things on the new farm first.
he Rob, if you put a bucket below the outlet into the sump, would the clay have enough time to settle , considering the bucket would fill in seconds and be continually overflowing while you clean it ?
Gd ay Rob looks gr8 Rob can I use a 80/20 hydroton coco mix for my auquaponics chop and flip there is a distributor offering 50L for $26 or 40L of straight hydroton for the same price thanks Rob George
I probably wouldn't mate as the coir could cause issues down the line as the organics from the water build up in there. The coir would make a great addition to the compost though when you cleaned it out. Did you ask this elsewhere as well? I Think I answered a similar question the other day.🤔
We get a few tree snakes, eastern browns & pythons but have bever them go after the fish here. I know some species will actively hunt fish but none around here.
Hello Rob, greetings from California, USA. Curious to know if you use added fertilizer in these systems since fish tanks mainly provides Nitrogen. How do plants get other macro and micronutrients. thanks
Hey mate. I have added activated rock minerals as well as kelp / seaweed solutions to help with the micro nutrients. Compost & worm teas can also help in that regard. This video may helps some as well, th-cam.com/video/n5mZettNMrY/w-d-xo.html
@@RobsAquaponics gday mate, I was just following up on your saying any comments help you. Dom is my son and says the internet tells him of my likes and comments. Just thought I could kill two birds with one stone, comment for you as asked and find out if Dom gets told of great sites like yours or just crappy ones. Take care Rob
@@Howie672 🤣🤣👍👍"Is Don Is Good?" was an ad here when I was a kid & that's where my brain went. 😉 Sorry if I caused any confusion mate. Cheers & have a top one.
I want the added nutrients & bacterial activity from soil based blends as well. 😉 Aquaponics water isn't a complete nutrient mix as some would have you think. It's good enough but soil will always be king.
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My little sister told me she and her husband were looking to get into aquaponics, so naturally I sent them in your direction… only to be told that her husband is already a subscriber!! Great news! 😎
🤣 B has mentioned that we do aquaponics at work to folks who mention it only to find out that they follow our channel already.
Aquaponics & growing your own food has become popular again over the past few years I think. 🤔
Cheers & all the best.
@@RobsAquaponics that’s hilarious!!
Seeing you have a new video out is always the highlight to my week.
Thanks for that Mike. 😁👍
Have a top week mate.
GRATITUDE 💥🐟💥
Thanks for promoting aquaponics! You’re a legend❤
No problem at all mate. Is a pleaser & a joy to help others.
Cheers & have a top one.
Your videos are so useful. I'm setting up a garden, using my no longer needed plastic boxes from moving. Keen on a hoop house and using some of the boxes on my deck too. Perfect timing.
Nice one TK. 👍
I'll be posting a few build related videos once we find a farm to move to.
Good day Rob
Hi Dave. 👍👍
Bits put the back, subscribed!
Many thanks Ronyon. 😁
👍😎 Awesome system Bob. Big fan of your work and the quality of the content. Please keep it going.
Thanks Joe. Content might slow down a bit while we move if all goes to plan this week. 🤞
As soon as we settle in I'll have a few systems to build & will be videoing all of it.
Cheers & have a top one mate.
Good day mate from Dallas Texas U.S.A, good to see you had found your new farm mate, ❤
I don't know how it never occurred to me as an option before, but applying container gardening to aquaponics is brilliant. I'd about bet that if you happen to get a basket that doesn't allow roots to penetrate where the material is wet, you could (for future plantings) just cut a handful of small holes through the bottom with a hallow punch bit to make it a bit easier for the roots to find a way through.
I've seen folks use plastic pots with weed fabric in the base & the roots will always find a way through. 😉👍
Cheers SS.
Nice build. I've learned so much from your videos, I've now got 4 different grow methods over 2 systems, thanks Rob.
Nice one Matthew. Hope they're all growing well for you.
Hello from Denmark and Half A Good Day
Thanks Dan. Hope you have a top one as well mate. 👍
Good day! I’m on holiday can’t wait to see the new place!
Thanks Jennifer. Just going through the financial paperwork at the moment. 🤞it all goes through smoothly.
Good morning Bob
Hey Eddie.👍
Have a top one mate.
Gday from Texas! Love your stuff!
G'Day from SE QLD Mate. 👍
Cheers & have a top one.
Hi,from UA)) . Завжди цікаво споглядати за каналом , утримувач якого завжди рухається у перед з натхненням експериментів)) над вже досягнутого.
Велике дякую. 👍
G'day
Howdy Boff.
Watched almost all your videos and enjoy learning from every one of them. Keep up the good work sir.
Thanks Richard. The videos might slow down for a month or two soon while we move if all goes to plan.
Will be posting loads of new content on the new builds once we get setup at the new place. 😉
Cheers mate.
Those pouches are very good! I used them this year instead of hard pots and so far everything is very happy in their little portable pouch. Also might have to move soon so these are a great transitional way to go!
Thanks for all the education about Aquaponics!
Nice one Sue. I've found them to be the most versatile container I've used to grow in to date.
Thanks & hope you have a great week.
Thanks for each video you produce.
Glad you like them BD.
Cheers & have a top one.
Good to see your progress Rob
Thanks Kerry. Will be starting on the big bed move after I finish up here.
Much love brother.😊
Many thanks mate. 😁👍
Have a top one.
So in the aquarium fishkeeping world, theres this method called dirted tank where we use actual garden soil topped with sand to sustain our aquatic plants. And it worked wonderfully! Took a while after for me to finally click in, "hey isn't using soil in aquaponics basically the same as this?? Theres no need to fear nutrient overload, as the soil IS also a filter along with the healthier roots" 😂
Some of my plants especially mint could really use some boost so im gonna switch from clay pellets to having soil mix
Thanks mate. 👍The main issue I have is a large amount of nutrients being flushed into the system at once through the heavy rain events we have. Not an issue in our system due to the small amount of soil but I think it could be a big issue in one with mainly soil beds here. Inside a green house, no issue all all.
Cheers mate
Always enjoy your videos
Thanks Malcom.👍👍
goodday mate
i get a translate to English option on this comment, changes it to good day mate lmao
Howdy.
@@canadafirst8985 🤣🤣
In the USA we call the "tophat" "hat track" or "furring channel."
Carry on, gentlemen.
Cheers mate. 👍
Gday Rob!
Hi there. 👍
Around 10 years ago, I made a very elaborate aquaponics set up with NFT, towers, beds, it had it all; it wouldn’t grow anything at all. I finally salvaged my whole build by putting net cups in the bottom of root bags and that made it so it wasn’t all a total loss. The ph was always to high, I believe I had limestone in my media, I was cautious, but something slipped passed me for sure.
I'm going to be using sand & soil beds primarily in a future build. Will still have a "conventional" grow media one as well I think as they are the easiest for a lot of folks to build & run.
Amazing as always brother. Wish you great joy in your farm adventure!
Thanks mate. Hope to have some good news on that front very soon. 😉
Another great video Rob.
Cheers mate. Looking forward to growing some fodder in a system... 🤔
Hey Rob Bob, I have talked with you before(I’m admin of the organic hydroponics Facebook group) anyways I used to use smaller 1/4 gallon fabric pots that sat in a shallow sloped open ended gutter (so no water level just wicking when the water was flowing) attached to my Dutch bucket system so it ran every few hours. Anyways I used soil for the medium and had a layer of pebbles that the fabric pots sat on to allow water to pass under. It really worked great for herbs and smaller plants like strawberries and the worms really loved the pebble/root area.
The issue I had is the fabric pots works too well in that it wicked too much the entire fabric pot was wicking moisture so it started growing moss over an inch thick coving all sides. Being in dry California the constantly wet sides of the pots were causing lots of want to evaporate. The bigger issue is I think along with the water I was loosing nutrients, I know nitrogen is easily gassed off.
Anyways the dual zone works great I would just suggest using fabric pots that only have the bottom that wicks. You could also do what I did and wrapped the pots in foil and foil tape(foil wont break down in UV). With foil depending on the PH it can dissolve slowly(totally fine for plants and humans to intake some and it’s even needed, just not sure on fish) it’s probably not really an issue but just figured I’d mention it. Using pots that only have the air pruning on the bottom is probably the best best if you have the same issues I had in California. Having higher humidity could be very helpful.
I get moss grow ion the blueberry pouches down the back as well. 😉
I'm not overly concerned about the nitrogen off gassing in my system as the nitrate is very high at the moment. I can see where it would be a big issue for folks that run with tighter nutrient regimes.
Cheers Kevin & have a top one mate.
Maybe you could make a smaller dual root zone system that is more in line with what Steve recommends, with a bell siphon or timer and a single container for clay and soil, so that the water forces air exchange. I've tried a few different simplifications of Steve's system and they all end up lacking in some way.
Maybe at some point. I'd have to get some pots first . The pouches also allow for some gas exchange naturally so that's a bit of a bonus.
Always a joy to watch your videos. 👍
Thanks mate. It's been a while but I'm really enjoying the process of making them again. 😉👍
This looks good in the basic design, for one of the setups I'll be building within the next year.
Hope the build went smoothly for you.
G’day
Howdy Andy. 👍
How is Jack doing this week?
He is such a good boy
🤣 He's as pushy & hungry as ever Michael. 🤣
Cheers mate.
Good Job on the set up. The gardens looking great🐠
Thanks Anna. 😁
I hope to start moving the large bed once I'm finished with todays comments.😉
@@RobsAquaponics Well I better stop jabbing on, so you can get to work.😂
@@annakramar5088 🤣🤣 Had too many distractions pop up so got nowhere 😅
Today is a new day so I'll see how I get on 😉
Looks good mate 🍺🍺
Cheers DUF. 🍻
I appreciate your quality info and content! Thank you!
Cheers mate. 👍 I really enjoy making them.
Have a top week Stew.
The guide is awesome.
Thanks Rogè! 😁👍
I hope to be adding to it once we move & I do a few more builds.
Love your work
Thanks Gerard. 👍
Cheers mate.
Very helpful! Ill try wicking bags again. Thanks Rob
Hope they grow well for you Emily. 👍
Good day Rob.
Interesting random piece of info my uncle's also a Rob.
🤣 I too have an Uncle Rob & my Grand Pop was a Bob. 👍
Cheers Vaughn & have a top one mate.
@@RobsAquaponics nice! 😁
Cheers Rob, thanks you too!
Love this !
Thanks Sally. Only 2 more beds to go & the fish can come over as well.
g'day
Howdy Jonathan. 👍
Thanks bro!
Cheers CP. 👍👍
Good stuff!
Thanks Sapper79. 👍👍
Thank you
No problem MB. 😁
Love your vids mate. Im From Ipswich(Redbank Plains) Greetings!
Hey Davor. You're just down the road then. 👍We might not be here for much longer though. 😉 Do you have a system on the grow?
Cheers mate & have a top one.
Thank you,
You are more than welcome Greg. 👍
Thanks mate
Cheers David. 👍
G'day you hairy old goat, lol...Funny .. i Have spent the weekend resetting my DWC DRZ 1 and 2 ltr Pots, I will be direct seeding into them this year, no more bought seedlings... feed the soil with, (heaverly,) blood n bone, rock minerals and a general fertilizer, only and they are now resting till next weekend to be planted, the 4 ltr pots's in the media, as you remember my ibc grow beds disappeared last year under the tomatoes are next, seeds are in grow out pots and not poped yet so 3-4 wweks before they will be done, 20 different varieties..
Nice one Dazza. 👍B said you texted the other phone last night but I haven't sussed it out yet sorry mate.
@RobsAquaponics just some pics of the black tomatoes seeds I got...
Good video
Glad you enjoyed
Another great video. Rob, you're an inspiration.
Thanks Tim.
Have a top one mate. 👍
Great info
Thanks mate. 👍
Will you be doing much traditional agriculture on the homestead? If you need any prospecting done give us a shout ;-)
There will be some Davey but not sure how much. I'm looking at trailing fodder crops in the aquaponics mainly so there will be some.
Fruit trees, sweet spuds & gingers for sure.👍Most of the greens do better in aqua or hydro though.
I hope to be asking for some pointers on panning once we get sorted all going well. 🤞
Cheers mate.
@@RobsAquaponics I guess its find out what will do well in soil and the conditions where you are. I hope you are in a gold producing area makes digging more fun lol. If you are it might be worth hiring/borrowing a detector and giving that a go. If its been private land it may not have been detected. If its got a creek dry or running well worth having a pan.
Cheers
Bom trabalho amigo
Muito obrigado. 😁
Awesome thanks Rob..
Coming along very nicely.. given me plenty of ideas on different pipes to use..
Cheers for sharing..
Have a wonderful week..
Chat soon my friend..👍
Cheers Bryan. Hope to have a hangout again this weekend if we're not up north. 😉
Must sort that out after I finish with comments.
@@RobsAquaponics woohoo...
And I'm happy if it is just you and me. Hahaha
I have 5 acres in Florida with a great start to aquaponics and many other plants if you guys have to or want to move here
I'd love to visit before we thought about moving. 😉 Have a few folks offer to put us up when we do make the trip, just need to sort out a few things on the new farm first.
Gday!😁
Hey Dan. 😁
I have about ½ acre yard considering trying to turn it into an urban farm.
Nice one Rogè. We had this place almost fully planted out before we renovated & down sized the yard.
Hope the design & build goes well mate.
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Guten Tag
Howdy James.
❤hey
Hey Ben. 😁👍
Hello 🐠 🥕
Hi Johnny. 🐟🌶️
looks like you'll get that system moved and then you'll move.
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Yarp, that's the way it's looking HCC. Luckily family will be renting this place so we don't have to rush the move.
Have a top one mate.
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Wait, is rob or bob my uncle?
Both & so was my grandfather.
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Howdy.
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he Rob, if you put a bucket below the outlet into the sump, would the clay have enough time to settle , considering the bucket would fill in seconds and be continually overflowing while you clean it ?
It may do Shane. I'm moving another bed today so might end up cleaning out the sump once all the dirty media has been moved over.
Gd ay Rob looks gr8 Rob can I use a 80/20 hydroton coco mix for my auquaponics chop and flip there is a distributor offering 50L for $26 or 40L of straight hydroton for the same price thanks Rob George
I probably wouldn't mate as the coir could cause issues down the line as the organics from the water build up in there. The coir would make a great addition to the compost though when you cleaned it out.
Did you ask this elsewhere as well? I Think I answered a similar question the other day.🤔
Do snakes become a problem?
We get a few tree snakes, eastern browns & pythons but have bever them go after the fish here. I know some species will actively hunt fish but none around here.
Gday 😂
👋 Hey IR. 😁
Hello Rob, greetings from California, USA. Curious to know if you use added fertilizer in these systems since fish tanks mainly provides Nitrogen. How do plants get other macro and micronutrients. thanks
Hey mate. I have added activated rock minerals as well as kelp / seaweed solutions to help with the micro nutrients. Compost & worm teas can also help in that regard.
This video may helps some as well,
th-cam.com/video/n5mZettNMrY/w-d-xo.html
Ga da😁
How Dee 😁👍
Dom
Is good!
@@RobsAquaponics gday mate, I was just following up on your saying any comments help you.
Dom is my son and says the internet tells him of my likes and comments. Just thought I could kill two birds with one stone, comment for you as asked and find out if Dom gets told of great sites like yours or just crappy ones.
Take care Rob
@@Howie672 🤣🤣👍👍"Is Don Is Good?" was an ad here when I was a kid & that's where my brain went. 😉 Sorry if I caused any confusion mate.
Cheers & have a top one.
Just put sand in those, no need for soil
I want the added nutrients & bacterial activity from soil based blends as well. 😉 Aquaponics water isn't a complete nutrient mix as some would have you think. It's good enough but soil will always be king.
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Gday
Hi there.
Great work mate.
Keep the videos coming
Thanks Mark. Will do my best but I may be a bit busy soon to be posting weekly (if all goes to plan this week🤞).
Cheers mate.
Gday
Howdy Daniel. 👍
Thanks.
In an aquaponics system
What elements are present in fish tank water that plants need to grow?
Do we need to add other elements to the water?
Hi mate. I posted a link to this video th-cam.com/video/n5mZettNMrY/w-d-xo.html in your other comment too.
Hope it helps some.
@@RobsAquaponics Thank you very much for your support😍
G'Day Rob (and Bianca)
Hi there. B would say hi as well but she had to go into the office today. 🫤
Cheers & have a top one.
Good day mate, from Stephan in Oregon USA
Hi again Stephan. 😁👍
Cheers mate.
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