Cheap & Easy, DIY Flood And Drain Hydroponic System

Cheap and easy flood and drain ebb and flow hydroponic system. This system makes hydroponics at home more accessible than ever for any gardener or diy enthusiast of any skill.
Hoocho walks us through how to build it and how it works.
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[@dropshotking1212]

Hands down one of the best guys to watch about growing. Man just gets it and is not lame boring or obnoxious. KEEP IT UP BRO!!!

[@HeyZeus667]

It would be a good idea to put boards over the entire pool,it will block the light and prevent the growth of algae in the reservoir. You should also consider putting the reservoir in the ground, it will keep it cool so the roots don't rot and help block any light from coming in through the sides.

[@derekgore1268]

You can place some shade cloth or weed mat under the two supports to keep the mozzies from breeding in the nutrient, or else replace the two supports with a solid sheet of waterproof (marine) ply. This will also reduce evaporation from the bottom tank. Keep up the fun & easy hydro suggestions.

[@directorced_2793]

I made 4 of these since watching ur vids & they work so so well 🥳 I’m off the grid so this is an easy set up for me to maintain 🙏🏻

[@bentweed2830]

Bloody ripper mate! Always super excited when I get the notification of a new vid

[@stevef.m.2188]

Thanks Hoocho ,Cheap simple and it works, very cool

[@Thesoapbakeryonline]

Thanks, inspiring videos, would love to see some of your ongoing or final harvests too.

[@cyberrem]

awesome man ill deffinitely give this one a try

[@D.Frasure]

Damn that place is hydroponic heaven. I'm learning thanks so much for putting these together brother.

[@aussiesheriff7079]

Long time between KZbin clips mate, feels like I’ve been “wadding” awhile, but ya delivered again 🙏 Cheers mate - someone had to do the kiddy pool joke 🤪

[@D.Frasure]

7:44 was a question you answered during the video. I didn't understand how it flooded and drained and how to use the drain adjustments. very cool.

[@wartlme]

That is a really solid design. I am make my trays out of wood and they look cool. I like my flood trays made from cedar and putting 8" netting pots in it. Hydro is the way to go, aquaponics is not very productive if you ask me. Not only that, you can grow heavy feeding plants in hydro. Each year my outdoor hydroponics setup gets better and better. Not they look cool also. I have a lot of wood working and finish carpenter experience. This is how I can make my setup look attractive and high performing.

[@shanethomas772]

Romio that! Great clip... thank you.

[@brianinbrisbane6632]

Nice one. Bit rude of KZbin to put in an advert for a bloke saying to stop doing aquaponics.

[@theBoonarmies]

well there's my weekend project penciled in

[@barbarastefani254]

Thank you

[@AdvancedPersistentDebt]

Nice system, though maybe want to line it with black pond liner. UV damage will make the plastic brittle and crack after a few months in Queensland sun.

[@martinashlin]

I saw these when i went into Bunning's today stacked up at the front Door, if you aren't getting royalties they need to take a long hard look at themselves

[@rickw7903]

Better than many videos, but I'd like to see it in operation to better understand it.

[@karlotto8925]

I have a setup with 2 stackable Euroboxes. So the reservoir is rather completely covered. The pump is controlled by an ESP32 microcontroller. Smaller dimensions and for indoors tho.

[@iam-hs2cp]

Please make videos on hydroponics nutrients as many as for different vegetables tamato & others thanks

[@DannyAlvarez]

Hoocho could you post links for the timer and pump? Whereabouts did you buy them?

[@PokeStrikesBack]

lovely. thanks for the info. where can i find the water safe box that you used for the electrical components?

[@Hoocho]

Check the electrical section at your hardware store, sometimes they’re in the garden lighting section too.

[@lonestarbiogas4502]

i am getting ready to switch up my aquanponics towers to have them rotate in the greenhouse

[@whyu3864]

Hi mate, I have bought the same flood and drain kits. What sizes of hoses can fit them? Do you know where can I buy the hoses in Australia? Thanks

[@danielroden9424]

what's the upshot to using all pebbles vs a 3 or 4 inch net cup with a handful of pebbles and a plastic lit to keep the light out?

[@vampeve82]

Why is it we can’t get this kitty pool in the states here this is a real bummer but thanks for the share hooch

[@brendanaldridge4264]

I know this video is a little older now. But that ebb and flow kit, does it work like the bell siphon shown at the start? Or does it need to work on a timer to drain?

[@bakerperkins9152]

Do u grow anything in 100% coco? Also how do u keep water cool in that?

[@deehines5750]

Do you know how much clay balls you needed to fill this up? How big should your reservoir be if you wanted to set up multiple frow beds like this?

[@michellecolledge2355]

What pump should I use for this system?

[@andrewmuelleranantababaji8073]

Need small pot indor system like large coffee cans say 4, that can manually fill . Drian afte half hour soaking using lava rocks. How can i drian cans manual what parts to use?

[@markwoodger2]

If you take a sheet of black/white plastic and lay it over the whole affair you can cut slits for the plants.

[@rickywhittaker4978]

Hey mate do you use fish? Or are you adding liquid nutrients

[@michellecolledge2355]

Anyone know where to buy the pebbles in bulk in Brisbane?

[@dragonshoarddesign3094]

Link to values on Amazon?

[@3110567]

How many plants of the same species can be put into that pool -tomatoes-?

[@sifo510]

MAKE MORE VIDEOS 🙏

[@PhilReynolds]

What all can you grow this?

[@gioK14]

whats the situation like when it rains? obviously the return will overflow but wont it throw nutrient levels out of wack? i want to build one but no space in the greenhouse so it will have to be outside..

[@rickw7903]

It won't matter. Plants are ok with just plain water or diluted nutrient solution until you adjust it.

[@-Rickster-]

Great info. Is there a way of making nutrients at home? I know worm castings can be used but have also heard that urine can be used. Don’t know what can be used for trace mins and calcium sulphate (eggs shells?)

[@Hoocho]

My nutrient costs $4 per 1000L I couldn’t make it that cheap.

[@-Rickster-]

@@Hoocho can you provide the source and product? I want to see if we can get the same in the UK👍🏼

[@jackawwwf2236]

You can pee in a bottle and let the enzymes work to convert it to ammonia. Then cycle the system for bacteria to convert from ammonia to nitrogen. I have a system using this method and supplement with iron, potash (k), calcium and magnesium. Works amazingly. Unless you have a specific interest in this method hydro is cheapest and easiest though.

[@-Rickster-]

@@jackawwwf2236 thank you for the reply and info. Do you know where I can learn more about this? I have unite a few questions.

[@jackawwwf2236]

@@-Rickster- I can't remember where I learnt about it, the name they used was Anthroponics. Some forum posts around aquaponics threads maybe? If there's a way to direct message me on here (or reddit, I posted some photos of my greenhouse system on hoochos there, username environmentalowl) reach out and I'll try to answer your questions :)

[@MrMadmazz]

Lil heads up. I had 4 running as deep water with foam rafts and after 3 years in the Aussie sun they started to crack and 1 day a small knock and the entire side crumbled dumping everything. The blue shell 1's break even faster. Lucky I was there at the time or it would have pumped all the water from the fish. Would never trust 1 on a Aquaponics system again as well as would replace them yearly with in hydro grows. They are great until they fail and give you a bunch of extra work :(

[@Joedirt5]

Do u have any info on diy septic system for a small cabin?

[@Hoocho]

Funny you should ask, I am in the middle of building a seepage for our grease trap... For small applications I believe composting toilets are the way to go simplicity wise. There is a lot of information out there just peruse KZbin. In the distant future I might dabble in off grid homesteading videos as they interest me a lot.

[@mekuhl]

Look into incinerating toilets. Pricey, but much easier and more pleasant to use than a composting toilet.

[@Xera1]

Hey mate, what do you do for reusing your media? I'm worried about getting rot from bits of old root left stuck to the balls and using the hose to wash takes forever so seems rather wasteful

[@Hoocho]

I don’t worry about any disease or excessive washing of media unless moving from outside to inside. If the plants are healthy and the system is designed properly their ‘immune systems’ will deal with most anything you throw at them. Number 1 tip is to make sure the roots have enough oxygen. No oxygen= unhealthy roots.

[@Xera1]

@@Hoocho cheers mate

[@edwarddarst4358]

Control the water flow how fast it's going in and out

[@bentweed2830]

@Hoocho my two kids love strawberries would this be the best system for them

[@Hoocho]

Yeah mate, one of the best. I’m going to do a vertical strawberry garden build soon.

[@jackawwwf2236]

One of my three bunnings kiddie pool flood and drain beds is strawberries only, there's stringers over every side and I'm getting a handful of strawberries every day!

[@bentweed2830]

@@jackawwwf2236 that's awesome any chance you could send me some pictures?

[@jackawwwf2236]

@@bentweed2830 If you go on to the hoocho reddit I posted some photos a few days back, my username is environmental-owl113. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions

[@nbohol824]

Can’t find that shaped of pool in my area. Do you happen have the brand name for the kiddie pool so I can search and see if they can ship it. Thanks

[@trevormerivale6882]

Look at Bunnings, that's where they are from. I hope that helps! www.bunnings.com.au/fountain-products-880-x-880-x-220mm-green-deluxe-sandpit_p3321444?store=6083&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIguzQkZSy8AIVkTUrCh1ScQsSEAQYASABEgIxPPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@rickw7903]

If you use boards for support a round one should do.

[@studygodsword5937]

Hydroponics is aquaponic's sick little sister, can be healthy when taking care of, but because you don't have to keep the fish alive, a lot of chemicals can be used in the water, like pest pesticides, and plant growth hormones ! Flood and drain is an improvement on this, because you have the usual beneficial bacteria growing with it *if you keep a clean (avoiding harsh chemicals) !*

[@MultiSoftE]

Not really it’s just using rock dusts to grow plants

[@stalin200000]

soo.. this "cheap system" is how much? like $300 ? what do you need to plant there to get profit

[@bahbahblacksheep9373]

MJ

[@joudatfd]

Just broke the 666 likes

[@ab_ab_c]

What are the specs on your pump & why not provide a link to where it can be bought inexpensively?

[@Hoocho]

Because people live in different places and value different things. Cheap pumps are a false economy.

[@ab_ab_c]

@@Hoocho That doesn't explain not providing the pump specs.

[@Hoocho]

@@ab_ab_c Pump specs vary for application. I can’t give a watt draw because pumps with the same wattage can have different head. I figure people can use a measuring tape to figure out the head they need and read specs on a package to find the appropriate pump.

[@ab_ab_c]

@@Hoocho Just state the make, model, & specs of the pump that you used. If you want to provide other info about head pressure vs flow rate, etc then do so, otherwise the basic info would be all that most people would likely need.

[@Hoocho]

@@ab_ab_c it’s an aquapro ap550

[@1SpiritualTruth]

Why not make a flood and drain with two pumps in side by side media tanks? Each would pump into the other every 15 minutes and the nutrients would not be exposed to sun. No need to drill into tanks, no sand pipes, no nutrient tank, supports or no bell syphon. The pumps can have vente air in the tubing.

[@barbarastefani254]

SoEasy