Moving an Aquaponics Media Grow Bed - How to Clean Grow Media

G'Day Folks. Today we're making a start on moving the large grow bed from the existing aquaponics system to the new one. You'll learn the easiest way to clean media so as to not "muddy" the water in your new system.
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[@RobsAquaponics]

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[@cwdiamond7]

Good luck on purchasing the new property

[@RobsAquaponics]

Many thanks Chris. 👍

[@monkeypuzzlefarm]

I hope the offer goes well! I am glad you found a place with so much potential. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with it

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks James. Will be posting an update on this channel today or tomorrow. If you want to see the property sooner you can suss it out on the other channel. 😉😁

[@alistairduff6820]

Looking forward to seeing the new setup at the new place!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Alistair. Looking forward to creating a few fresh builds.

[@insAneTunA]

It is looking good Rob 👍

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers mate. 👍👍😁

[@jenniferjsaracino]

Time to start planning the move 🎉 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hoping to finish the system move today and will then start packing Jennifer. 😁😁 Cheers and have a fantastic week.

[@ozzypunk1]

Keep up the good work mate

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Mark. 👍

[@jonathanlefton4515]

Wow, that root mass on the lemon grass was amazing :D

[@RobsAquaponics]

I think I'll be dividing it into a few smaller pieces when I plant it out. 😉 Cheers mate

[@bryanpaynechefbrybry1067]

Thanks Rob for the update.. Didn't get enough of you during the hang , so just watched this. System is looking fantastic.. Cheers buddy til the next one.. 👍 🐂🐃🐄🐖🐐🦆🐔🐇

[@RobsAquaponics]

🤣🤣 Just PM'ed you as well. 😉 Cheers Bryan.

[@bryanpaynechefbrybry1067]

@RobsAquaponics thanks mate..

[@malcolmbingham7313]

good luck with the house offer and appreciate all the work your putting into the system for us only to have to start again at the new place 😄

[@RobsAquaponics]

No Problem Malcom. The deck needs to be repainted before we go so that's one of the reasons for the move. Have a top one mate. 👍

[@MotivatingPhilms]

Ah a chance to say hi to one of my favorite new channels, love your content, hoping to have absorbed enough content to start some aquaponics once the outdoor grow season ends this year.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one MP & I hope the build goes smoothly when you start the build. Cheers & have a fantastic week.

[@sallyweiner4180]

🤞 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞this is looking great too

[@RobsAquaponics]

Many thanks Sally. 😁👍 Hope you folks are doing well.

[@miltonwalden2100]

What is your opinion about having earthworms in your media bed? Thank you in advance.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I have them in ours but cut out the bits of the video as it was getting a tad long. Great at breaking down large organic matter like old roots & leaves. They won't process all the fish waste like some claim they do. Cheers Milton.

[@craftyviking]

This system is looking good. Are you planning to keep this configuration if you move it to the new place or will you be redesigning it straight away?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I will be setting up a basic IBC build fairly soon after the move as I want to make a step by step video & guide on one. It will probably be a backyard size 3 IBC build with 3 grow beds, fish tank & sump as most folks have the room for a build of that size. After that........ 🤔 I have a few ideas. I would like to grow using NFT as I have never used that method properly before. Only a half hearted attempt 20+ years ago with a hydro build. DWC culture as well. In all honesty, I'd like to try a sand based bed for a fodder grow system to see how that turns out. So many options. 😁😁

[@Hishamvillan]

Elder Brother, Do we need to add other elements to the water? Is it okay to expose plants to direct sunlight in an aquaponics system?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Direct sunlight is fine as long as you're not in an extreme climate & it's blistering hot. It's always a good idea to shade the plants from the heat of the afternoon sun in hot climates.

[@RobsAquaponics]

As for other elements, some are needed like calcium as there isn't a lot available in the fish waste. This video may help, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGbQi5iqqbOAqLs

[@tkgcreations3247]

I'm looking for a container to start with. Any suggestions?

[@chrispeguero2404]

Good day rob So how often do you clean out your bed

[@RobsAquaponics]

Every few years if I think they're getting a build up of solids. If I had more frequent crop rotation they could probably go over 5 years.

[@nevanalthaus2387]

👍

[@RobsAquaponics]

😁👍

[@kyleschwifty7649]

The clay balls are getting really expensive in my area, any tips on inexpensive subscriptions?

[@prophotoservices]

Pumice or perlite

[@RobsAquaponics]

Scoria / volcanic rock are other options. Look up expanded shale if you're over in the US as well Kyle. Rob from Bigelow Brook Farm sells some. www.bigelowbrook.com/products/Shale/Default.aspx

[@user-yv2pj2ek1e]

Rob , where is the best place to get your grow medium. I can only seem to find small bags of the clay balls . Does it have to be thrm?

[@user-yv2pj2ek1e]

I'm not sure why my name is funky either lol. Name is Tristan

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hey Tristan. It's best to shop around different hydroponic stores & see if you can get the closets one to price match the cheapest I've found. Buying in bulk also helps lower the price.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Are you here in OZ?

[@prophotoservices]

Pumice

[@RobsAquaponics]

A great media if you can find it cheap enough from what I've been told by those that use it.