What is Aquaponics and How Does it Work?

[@neckbone3943]

Getting ready to build my second and larger system. My first was a backyard 400sqft greenhouse and had a 275gal fish tank, bioflitration system, swirl filter, deep water culture and nft set up. My next build will be a 20x60' with 2 275gal tanks each going into a swirl tank, then bioflitration but one side will be deep water culture and the other will be Dutch bucket. The Dutch bucket will produce vegetables and I'll be able to control the nutrients according to their requirements. The other will be growing leafy greens like lettuce and kale. I plan on having one fish tank with tilapia and the other koi. I'll eat the tilapia and sell the koi. Can't wait to get started!!!

[@AgricultureAcademy]

This sounds so exciting! Best of luck with everything

[@ASTRO-ri6ex]

Hey buddy good luck with ur system and i wish all the best... I my self about to start my first commercial system and i really need help.. Please if u can guide me and provide me with tips till i Stand on my feet i would be so grateful to u for the rest of my life.. Since its my first project... And ur effort wont be for free ofc .. Please if u read this help me 🙏

[@neckbone3943]

@@ASTRO-ri6ex check out the school of aquaponics you tube channel. Brooklyn is the master at it and I learned a great deal of information from just watching his channel. He also has a book with great information too. Let me know if this helps. Just trying to lead you to the real master!!!

[@ASTRO-ri6ex]

@@neckbone3943 heyy man... Yeah i watched most if his videos hhhh and how no to be a biscuit headed grower.. But doing a commercial system on my own is another story and i would love someone to talk to and share results with and also get tips and guidance till i get this done.. Hope u get what i mean

[@neckbone3943]

@@ASTRO-ri6ex ok, in good with that but I'm far from a pro. With my next system, I'm sure I'll be going through some trial and error myself. Whatever I can do to help, I will.

[@dplusarc]

This is about the simplest, yet fully packed aquaponic presentation I've watched so far. I'm more inspired than before. Thanks a million.💓

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Thank you, this is so encouraging to hear!

[@richpayne6139]

I am barely doing my homework regarding all this 🤞🏽

[@PaulChenKaiyoti]

@@AgricultureAcademy?X4174 to n the r,

[@حافظعلینواز-غ7خ]

Very nice beautiful technique

[@DC-8-8-8-]

​@AgricultureAcademy thank you for this video

[@PakRailography]

Brilliantly explained in just 5 minutes. Ideal for someone who wants to try this system.

[@NathanielKenaston]

I finally learned the difference between hydroponics (plants grown in water) and aquaponics ( plants grown in water from fish tanks). I will definitely be doing some aquaponics here on Alkebulan Farm in Ghana

[@putulchgayan]

Welcome🙏

[@slptravel3189]

This is the video I was looking for, shows exactly everything and how each part plays it's roll. Thank you so much :)

[@AgricultureAcademy]

You're very welcome!

[@pacificoceania5828]

My background is not agriculture but when I am watching this video I learn something new here . Your video is so informative. Thank you for sharing this .

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Ah we love to read comments like this, thank you!

[@scholarmo8456]

I would love to start this. Thank you for your simplified explanation

[@FFTbyVAcouple]

This is the most full filled content about particular topic. I've ever seen

[@valeriesanchez3074]

High levels of dissolved oxygen promote healthy root growth. ... When there's less oxygen in the water than there is in the plant, this reduces the permeability of roots to water, therefore reducing (even reversing) the absorption of nutrients. Levels of 8 mg/l or higher are generally considered to be good for greenhouse production and much higher levels, as high as 30 mg/l or more, are achievable and can be beneficial. If the DO levels are below 4 mg/l, the water is hypoxic and becomes very detrimental, possibly fatal, to plants and animals. This is the basis of success to hydroponics, aquaponics. Also, water temperature will play a major difference in those DO levels. The dissolved oxygen rather than those nitrates. As plants will take up the essential nitrates needed through the growth cycles.

[@blackheartgaming6121]

Just started watching and I already love it I’ve been wanting to try this myself for many years now

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Thank you!!

[@daleparks6781]

It would be a good plan to have some volunteer people to work together in support groups for helping residents with yards to instruct and basic training to set up small to medium systems for those who have the desire to do these!

[@ayadtariq9243]

Incredible experience and smooth explanations with fantastic presentations. Thanks

[@Blck_Stallion]

I’m an aquascaper and I have a big interest in aquaponics

[@ProphecyMzwah]

I am inspired, straight to the point. Thank you for such an amazing information.

[@hajra5694]

Thank you for this video. You really made my work a lot more easier.

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Fantastic to hear!

[@labanochwo6764]

love the video, it is brief and yet thorough

[@RepampGhana]

I love agriculture watching from Ghana

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Greetings from South Africa!

[@artofposhahiamadi1242]

Ayekoo

[@mdshomrat1966]

Excellent lession .Take love from Bangladesh 🖤

[@ihuomachudi-iwueze1328]

Thanks a lot for this. I can't see the link to the ebook. Kindly show me how to get it.

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Hello! The link is in the description, download should start automatically 😊

[@CultivatingDreams-MC]

Thank you for the valuable info at [3'10s], I will be following your channel.

[@zalehahjantan236]

Thank you. As a beginner, I learn so much from the video. I am willing to start from a small tank as a try. Tq

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Chuffed to hear this!

[@soksamol1899]

It is useful introduction. I am glad to learn this skills. Can you please share me how can we build biofilter and what batteries that digest or transform the NO3 to NO2+? and what can we produce this bacteria? thank you for your reply.

[@kymaniseymour3502]

very informative, i cant see the free ebook.can you give the link

[@danielsmith3134]

I pray anyone who sees this comment God Blesses you on your journey 🙏🏾

[@erikmaguina1]

Amen

[@bsan7070]

God bless you too. It’s a blessing to see a comment like this when I’m just studying for my AP class.

[@meanbeaux]

Amen❤

[@meanbeaux]

Same to you

[@bolster101]

Thankyou ✨️

[@linusgushe6911]

Wao. I'm so glad to have this simple intro.

[@sirchadafarmer4483]

Thank you for this very informative vlog. God bless

[@vasudattapame1188]

I want to start this as a bussiness can you guide me on small scale

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Hi there, at the moment we do not have any guides or courses available for the business side of aquaponics. www.aquaponicsdesigncourse.com/ - this course may be of help though!

[@apple-on5pq]

you can start with hydronponic first then move to aquaponic when you get used to how it works.

[@AgricultureAcademy]

@@apple-on5pq Nice tip!

[@evertola3598]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to uncover commercial aquaponics system plans pdf try Proutklarton Surviving Instruction Plan (do a google search ) ? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for building a proven aquaponics system without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my m8 at last got amazing results with it.

[@luisarreola2424]

I want to do a master on this topic so this video really was so powerfull.

[@nurhidayat8118]

what fish are often used for aquaponics sir,thx

[@mitch_dog_guys]

In my experience, tilapia

[@chapaquaponics]

Great information! Aquaponics is the future!

[@FarmersTales-2024]

I'm interested in learning more about the different types of fish that can be used in an aquaponics system. Do you have any recommendations?

[@taobalinga6483]

Catfish

[@chamaraperera6377]

I like to start Aquaponics agriculture but how can i study that...variety of fish and plants

[@187vikassingh9]

Near by agriculture university..

[@YeahAkka]

There are a lot of aquaponic/hydroponic youtuber.

[@andreaspaullajium4102]

How to determine that the nitrates have been used up and now safe to be returned to the fish tank?

[@TheMistersnoid]

There's all sorts of gizmos that provide that information. The water tests let you know what's going on with the water

[@everydaylifeofthebeanieboi7337]

I’m thinking of getting into aquaponics and this video was very helpful, thank you

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iann.152]

How do you plant in the small container, do put the seeds in the gravel or grow seedlings then plant in the gravel.

[@mitch_dog_guys]

You put the seeds in a wooly like fabric and wait till they sprout, then they go into the flats which float on the water

[@장길진-d9v]

감사합니다.

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Much appreciated

[@sirjamesjemo3390]

Thanks you so much for your time and efforts to help others

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Big pleasure!

[@aavyakumari8053]

Best aquaponic video on KZbin. Can I get a pdf of its buisness benifits.?

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Thanks for the compliment! We have an eBook on the info discussed in this video linked in the description 😊

[@SHANKAR-Nitrr]

The main obstacle in aqua/hydroponic farming is its cost. Govt should provide some subsidy to encourage this type of forming in Indian villages too

[@kimberlycronen3998]

Hm. So I have been taking water from my koi pond to water my garden thinking it is good for my plants. But it turns out that only the nitrates are beneficial to plants, and I might be feeding them ammonia and nitrites? Can someone help clear this up for me? Am I helping or harming? (It keeps my pond nice and clear without major water changes. I am mainly asking about the well-being of my plants.)

[@PNH-sf4jz]

I believe that you are helping your plants. 1) Some of the same biota exist in soils as in the mature fish pond. This means that the products from the fish pond are likely to be converted when they are poured onto the soil. 2) The water from the mature or cycled fish {koi} pond could be fed straight into deep water culture (DWC), ebb and flow or constant flow media based, nutrient film technique aquaponic grow-bed systems to feed the plants in any of those systems. 3) If your fish are healthy, your pond system is already converting the waste products through the cycle to nitrate: bacteria converting the ammonia/ammonium to nitrite (NO2-) and then to nitrate (NO3-) 4) You are probably now doing, in a batch process, the same as you would be doing by pumping the pond water through a growing media or system and returning the water, that the plants have "cleared" or "cleaned" of nitrate, back to your fish pond. I presume that you are occasionally topping up the pond from another water source. 5) What you are doing is likely to be helping both your plants and your fish.

[@kimberlycronen3998]

@@PNH-sf4jz thank you so much for replying! This is very helpful. Yes, our koi are very healthy. We top the pond off daily after watering the plants. I will continue! 😃

[@PNH-sf4jz]

@@kimberlycronen3998 👍

[@milinddamle4234]

what is the ideal pH , Electrical Conductivity ( EC ) , The Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and residual sodium carbonate (RSC) of water in Aquaponics farming ?

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Hey there! A lot of this would depend on the plants and fish you are growing

[@FarmsteadAdventures]

"I’ve never thought of combining aquaponics and traditional farming, this is genius! 💧 [3:23]"

[@itemtest1]

All those green plants look beautiful and relaxing :)😊😉👍

[@yesireeperez6987]

There are several factors in studying aquaponics. One plan I found that succeeds in merging these is the Keiths Ponics Site (google it if you're interested) definately the most incredible course i've seen. look at this unbelievable website.

[@sreedevisreedevi9201]

Iam from India. and I get some knowledge how to make a aquaponic system and iam going to try this at my home

[@AgricultureAcademy]

We wish you the best of luck!

[@vincentgallegos7689]

I'm starting an aquaponics medical marijuana grow do you have any tips on fish and possible grow bed material that will hold the weight of the plants

[@JTBear]

Rounded river rock for the media, good weight for the plants, and I use goldfish in my AP gardens because they are crazy sturdy and aren't likely to die off while you learn the system. Best of luck, hope the meds help!

[@vincentgallegos7689]

@@JTBear thanks for the help will tht hold the weight of the plants as they grow im gonna do a flood and drain in the media bed? Or shud I let the plants and roots just float ?

[@JTBear]

I would probably want those plants weighted down, if you're hoping for a big harvest anyway!!

[@vincentgallegos7689]

@@JTBear I seen this AP grow here on tube a major one 100000 pounds a yr they looked to havs there plants floating on Styrofoam?

[@JTBear]

I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just saying that if I were going to grow a plant that heavy ... I would want at least 6 inches of river rock holding that down, an autoflowering variety and a few good friend that know how to trim ... :-) The best thing about AP gardening is that it can be changed around to fine tune it so that it will work for any type of plant, as long as you know the needs of the plant. That said, you might as well throw a tomato or two in there as well for some gardening snacks along the way! May an abundant garden ease your pain as mine eases my stresses, blessed be!

[@BobbyGibson43]

What areas are best to so this in the backgard???

[@ridwanimani8485]

hello sir, I'm ridwan from Indonesia. I am a producer of BSF dry larvae do you need it for fish food

[@eliasalemu3320]

Can they used for chicken feed

[@agronomicsfarmfresh2874]

@@eliasalemu3320 yea

[@agronomicsfarmfresh2874]

Uses

[@aminthapa610]

How do you sell them ? What is price rate ?

[@agussoeryanto4958]

Ko

[@misteriviu]

Hi, im just starting aquaponics.. how long does it take to turn amonia into nitrate and get the cycle running in the system?

[@AmanAman-bg8bl]

I need to know about the filter. And also it's capacity according to the area of vegetation.

[@nickoutram6939]

Top Tip: expanded polystyrene foam absorbs water like a sponge over time and will probably sink slowly if used as a raft on its own. I found this out the hard way by using a discarded poly-foam fish box as a tank and eventually it started leaking green slime over everything... :o(

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Hi Nick, thanks for this. You say if used on its own? Did you make any alterations to the foam or go for a different material second time around?

[@nickoutram6939]

@@AgricultureAcademy At the risk of substances leaking into the water it would probably work to give the foam a coat of epoxy to seal it… I would try and find an epoxy or sealant that had very low emissions once cured or be designated as ‘food safe’ perhaps.

[@milapolecom]

I've been thinking about trying this. Very informative content, thank you.

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Go for it!

[@blakespower]

really from watching a youtube video? I hope you are extremely rich!

[@roellemerin7356]

The water in the filter before going back to fishpond it must go first to the plants? That how works the aquaponics?

[@Mulzky]

Nice...would love to start 1 back home

[@limliansiah2065]

Sound & practical guide! Thank you!

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Happy it was useful to you!

[@johnpascual3771]

sir if it's okay, we use a open fish pond ether fish tank? because we have a natural spring water, it is our source of water we use in our area and lastly if its ok if we combined the fish and the plant in the same pond?

[@Rombitek]

Very informative video with great advice, thank you

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Thank you so so much!

[@hrggum1184]

Mashaallah. Very interesting valuable information .

[@sherinebernardbennett9202]

Beautiful and informative presentation. Thank you.

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bulenano6482]

Very interesting and so inspirational... What is the substance using during seedling ?

[@tebogopalalani4901]

where can we get the testers online

[@LoriasKitchen]

How would I know the plants that would be best for this system (the type of plant I can comfortably use the fish water for)

[@TheMistersnoid]

The fish you use depend on the climate you live in and local/federal restrictions. they've been finding ways to grow almost every type of food bearing plant aquaponically, even if it's just watering traditional dirt-based plants with nitrogen rich fish water

[@LoriasKitchen]

@@TheMistersnoid ok thanks am in Nigeria tho

[@sunilharnal6348]

nice informative & knowledgeable video but i got one question AS u stated that NITROSOMONOS bacteria exist in every dark place in AQUAPONICS NITROBACTOR u didn't mention where that exists ?? can u please throw some light on it origin n habitat too ??

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Thanks Sunil! Both Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are classified as nitrifying bacteria, which are in turn both sensitive to light. Other factors like extreme temperature, pH and fluctuations thereof will also negatively influence the activity of the bacteria. Some research has indicated that the bacteria are more sensitive to light when they are suspended in the water, and become more tolerant once they have colonized an area. I have found an article explaining more about the effects of illumination on nitrifying bacteria if you would like to take a look: www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jgam1955/30/3/30_3_151/_pdf Hope this helped!

[@irisegan_imagery]

Thank you so much for such an informative video ! I learnt so much and can’t wait to start my own aquaponics system

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Good luck!

[@JS-vi6tq]

What about the phosphorus for fruit production. Fish excretions are nitrogen high

[@kennethken8974]

How do you treat the water if certain unhealthy contents are too high ?

[@imranzaki3687]

How much area is required for a basic setup and how much does it cost? Who are the suppliers? ...

[@sreedevisreedevi9201]

Which types of media we need to use for grow bed

[@Eurasia195]

It's already been three years since then. The days go by so quickly. The ``AQUA Ponicus'' that you taught me has been passed on to other non-developed countries so that everyone can eat safe food. Thank you, Lotte City Hotel. thank you. your homeland. yourkindness is grate. Akiko Kawachi Latin dancer and Kpop dance 2d3d cad operator Queen Aiko ,Akiko,Ayako and Mako line. thank you.

[@NareshKumar-wz3zi]

Excellent. How we can engage few landless farmer into this system.

[@arvieleynes757]

When you size the pump you need in your aquaponics system? Do you count the fish tank water only or does it need to include the water in dwc and sump tank?

[@aliforster1399]

I want to know all the planting material involved

[@deeqsanglobalservice2418]

how may i get this ebook (What is aquaponics and How Does in Works?)

[@AgricultureAcademy]

The link for the eBook is in the description, the download should start automatically depending on your computer settings. Enjoy!

[@neet4363]

Hey ,Uh one question , Can I use a small tank with some normal fishes , for e.g - goldfish... Will I work?

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Hello, if you are keeping fish in the rootzone of the plants make sure they won't eat the roots. Guppies are a good option

[@joshuajohn1779]

I am an agricultural student from India I am very much interested in hydrophonics aquaphonics and vertical farming which are the future of agriculture . But I don't know about how to begin these can somebody help is there any courses or internships i can do about it

[@thanoudge]

Can you have an auquapontic system flow into a soil system that are separated?

[@stk.plantation2912]

This video is very good, I like greetings from Indonesia

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Thank you 😊

[@l0I0I0I0]

I want to start an aquaponics business in Arkansas. Need a business plan. Thanks for the info.

[@cazope33]

How to save the tent around the Hydroponic system from heavy wind and heavy rainfall???? Also there may be flood due to heavy rainfall...... Please let me know How to save this Hydroponic System.... from above problem....

[@swej3149]

Thanks for sharing this 🙏, My question How can we test water, it’s enough nutrients or not?

[@joelpusing1102]

Very interesting in this time of global food demand

[@abebautista6944]

Is aquaponics system can work without water circulation or without water pumps, can aquaponics system work with plants above and fishes below with no water circulation? i've been thinking this for a while thank you i wish i can get an answer

[@saineysanyang9771]

Is there any online course for such please and also a PDF book 📚

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Hello! We are working on creating a more detailed course, in the meantime all the pdf's for our videos are linked in the video descriptions 😊

[@saineysanyang9771]

@@AgricultureAcademy can I please get that link?

[@FarmsteadDreamsOfficial]

This part was so informative! 👏 (5:13)

[@YoungmanAgritec]

There is any training available

[@ugenrai3883]

I have 6 month old system but still my plants are not growing well.what should I do ?I saw your water is brown.did u PSB or nitrifying bectetria your system?

[@just4fun647]

Can I have the e book. .. aquaponics and hydrophonic combo is the best and cost effective solution.

[@AgricultureAcademy]

The eBook link is in the description, the download should start automatically 😊

[@csevergreen1478]

Very well explained. Thanks for sharing this video.. It will really of a great help.. More blessings to come😇💚

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Thank you so much!

[@My-territory.]

Provide the ebook links please

[@AgricultureAcademy]

New links available! 😄

[@kuppiliramanareddy4817]

How to build small aquaponics in slab area in measurement in Sft

[@paznid]

I have a fish waste pond that need to be filtered before its water can be reused. Can aquaponic serves as a bio filter for this? I'm thinking about a simple setup, like Kratki method (no pumps of any kind) floating rafts, resilient and vived plants. Thoughts anyone?

[@PNH-sf4jz]

Your proposal is challenging without any pumps and maintaining simplicity as the primary ingredient. However, I would think that using plants as an "aquaponic" or "hydroponic" bio-filter would be quite feasible. Some floating foam board rafts, using plants in netpots, floated on the pond. To minimise costs, the rafts could be made from recycled foam packing sheets from commercial enterprises, if you are close enough to a city where that type of material may be available. Another idea would be to make a raft of a rigid material suspended between two 4 inch storm water pipes of appropriate length, with the ends capped and sealed. Another approach would be to use rushes and other plants that can be grown in pots just below the surface of the pond. Without knowing the surface area, depth, an estimate of the water volume to be cleaned, the degree of polution and its intended use following "cleaning" or "filtration", it is a little difficult to make any more informed suggestions. For example, if the pond has been collecting waste for some time and If it is heavily fouled, it may be necessary to isolate and dilute a section of the pond at a time in order for plants to survive. Another consideration is aeration. You may find it necessary to add some form of aerator, even something simple, such as a wind driven "water beater". Neither plants nor fish do well without aeration.

[@raftuvlog2965]

Sir how manny days if you changes the water?

[@newbinda8685]

How to download free ebook aquaponics? And why the website cannot opened?

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Hey there! Thank you for bringing the issue to our attention, we have fixed the problem and hopefully it works for you now. Appreciate the feedback!

[@iycekold]

Is nitrate only enough for plants?

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Hello! No nitrates alone are not suifficient, but they are highlighted because of their importance in the nitrogen cycle, stemming from the fish waste. Other nutrients, like potassium, phosphorous and others are still required. Just make sure that whatever nutrient source you introduce into the system is fish-friendly. Hope this helped 😀

[@sajalkundu9434]

Want to do this thing. Need guidance

[@emzsantillan1207]

Thank you for sharing👍🤩Sending full my supports👍💚☘️🍀

[@AgricultureAcademy]

Thank you so much!

[@manishduhan4212]

Hey I'm from India and I really want to start aquaponics in my region. Do you guys have anyone volunteer on this side to help me with it?

[@davidhamilton8041]

Does anyone think you could do this in a pond with floating trays

[@babygorilla4233]

Cool looks like I have all I need lying around from past projects. Aside from live fish.... that would be weird.

[@AgricultureAcademy]

😅😅 that would take recycling to a whole new level

[@noellesanchez6785]

Hi, new subscribers here from philippines, kindly post a video for home used aquaponics

[@lulzsec3047]

They do have similar idea in the rice and fish culture.

[@cobrachn]

I'm am interested in starting my own Aquaponics farm. Can you suggest where I can get some pointers?

[@footballnewscenter9750]

Can we keep them in the presence of sunlight?