Aquaponics Design - 3 Easiest System Builds for the Backyard

[@elizabethlee9606]

I teach aquaponics in a high school and just showed my students this video. It was so helpful for us as we begin designing mini-systems! You explained everything so clearly and made it interesting. I'm now a subscriber. Thank you!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad it was helpful Elizabeth. I hope the kids have fun designing their own system. 👍 Cheers & all the best to you & the class. 🌱🌱🐟

[@mowgli6345]

If I've never grown anything in my life, should I start with something smaller and more traditional before moving onto a closed loop system?

[@dianacascayan1759]

Awesome! I am currently looking reading materials bout aquaponics for my future business, maybe you can share it hehhe

[@deefresh517able]

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[@RobsAquaponics]

@@deefresh517able 🤔 ??

[@showjumperkaylee]

I just have to say, I besigned my system 3 years ago from one of your builds. I left the system to sit for 2 years and it still worked when I added water to it yesterday. Thanks for the help!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Kaylee. Hope it grows you some top Nosh. 👍😁

[@fl260]

You sir are a top quality human being! Thank you for your awesome work in putting these videos together for us to learn! Can't thank you enough!

[@RobsAquaponics]

I appreciate that mate. Cheers & have a top one.

[@dra7mads]

This is your best video ever. Very clear. Very basic. Very systematic. Very comprehensive. The second best is the 9 essential components video. I can't show my admiration to these two videos enough.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad you've found them helpful. 👍👍 Hope to be producing more like these soon. Cheers & happy growing. 🌱🐟

[@markferniz1124]

And I have been following you for almost 10 years now and I still go back to this everytime!

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad the vids are still helpful mate. Cheers Mark & hope all's well with you.

[@o.o1163]

Thank you so so much, I honestly wish I could afford to support you financially , I'm low income and disabled which you can imagine my finances . I honestly appreciate all you share , you've helped me so much. This winter I'm growing inside and watching your videos has given me the confidence to build my own small system😊. I wish I knew people in my area that have the same interests but I don't. Anyways thanks again and may God bless you in everything

[@RobsAquaponics]

Please don't feel you need to offer anything Lisa. I get a buzz just hearing folks have found the clips helpful in someway. 😊 Are you growing under lights? That's something I'm yet to have a crack at with aquaponics. Hope the build goes well for you & Happy Growing.

[@MichaelBrown-kk6ck]

Rob Bob's Aquaponics & Backyard Farm I guess you’ve not tried lights as there’s probably little need/benefit with your systems being outside. I’m looking at setting up a small system in my garage to get fresh veggies all year so I think I’ll need to look at lighting. Love your vids, they’re very easy to follow and full of great info. Hadn’t thought about doing hydroponics or even heard of aquaponics until a few weeks back and now I’m reading everything I can get my hands on. My primary water source is the city water utility, so the water is hard, has added chlorine and maybe fluoride. What do I need to do to make this water suitable for fish?

[@perrycrawford8537]

Finally someone who explains this properly.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope it helped you out some Perry. 👍 Cheers.

[@saguarotreker]

Having been dabbling in aquaponics for the past 10 years I started out with a CHOP system and its evolved into a three fish tank, 6 ibc growbeds and 4 10x4 DWC beds. Soon to include several rows of NFT tubes. All fish tanks are aired by venturi induction (inspired by Rob's design) Its an "organic" evolution.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Sounds like an impressive system mate. 👍 What sort of fish are running the show?

[@saguarotreker]

Blue Nile Tilapia. Just getting this new batch started (70-100) after reengineering the entire system. I'll post an update, the vid I have up is an older configuration. Very messy.

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@saguarotreker Let me know when you do & I'll suss it out. Cheers mate.

[@saguarotreker]

@@RobsAquaponics Done!

[@saguarotreker]

...as in I put up the new system video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f16ZoHqvabBmfpo for you to have a gander. Thanks for all that you do Rob. BTW, I'm actually thinking about removing the venturi aeration as it is quite noisy. Looking to up the "zen" factor in my little micro-farm.

[@godlingrapture]

The first video ever with the graphical designs and concept behind the setup, thank you sir!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad it helped some MI. Happy growing. 🌱🌱🐟

[@joseh.l.3617]

You just resolve all my doubts about these system. Tomorrow I'm starting to design and build one. Thanks a lot

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad I could help some Jose. How is the build coming along? Cheers & happy growing.

[@Tiger_Trades21]

How did it go?

[@ragingpatriot772]

You’re a good teacher. You should have local classes for your community, let them know how much they need and take trip to hardware store. Monthly charges to help increase their knowledge.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I do help folks that support us through our website when they need a hand & am looking at holding classes here at our house soon too. Just need to tidy things up around here first. Cheers Lili & have a top one.

[@tedo6924]

You're on fire these days Rob! Another amazing video I'll probably watch another dozen times while I endeavor to set up a small system :)

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Ted. Was a bit of a rush job this one. Cheers & have a top one mate.

[@One_more_cast]

Ted i'm right there with you! Rob's video were super instrumental for me building my first small scale system. I actually just posted a video on how i did it if interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nny6g3h8n7OKjpY

[@troychampion]

I consider you the king of aquaponics, I have thoroughly enjoyed every single video of yours that i've seen, you are always very informative, easy to understand, and hear. Keep up the great work, i already sub'd to your channel ages ago, you get the thumbs up for this one as usual. I've attempted creating my own system here at home a time or two, but never really as much as I plan too this coming spring. I've two tanks in my house 125 gallons each, and because of them I have a little bit of experience with fish, i've tried my hand at gardening the last few years with some small amount of success. I certainly hope that some of the information i've learned from you will help with this in that venture. Thanks!

[@staticwolfblogson8154]

Here for a sustainable future. First time viewer, very informative thankyou, i look forward to being here 👍🏻

[@gooshterVN]

This is maybe the best video on KZbin about this topic! Amazing you make it so simple I WILL WATCH ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you think so Georgi. 👍 Hope the other videos give you some useful ideas. Happy growing.

[@gooshterVN]

@@RobsAquaponics thanks ☘️☘️

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

Excellent video explaining different systems to beginners or someone who is curious like myself. This video sparked my interest in planning a small system using totes. Thanks Rob.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Joe. 👍👍Send me a PM if you want any more info or a hand mate. Cheers

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

@{// WTF! //} We get a few freezes here in Louisiana and that would be a concern for me too. This small system will be indoors in my grow room and most likely be stocked with gold fish.

[@TehOldGamer]

@@RobsAquaponics Same here Rob. I've been investigating this topic for a while now and your channel is the best resource for a simple explanation of practical aquaculture for a beginner like me. I really appreciate it.

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@TehOldGamer Cheers mate. 👍

[@moepharmo]

Hi Rob Thanks for all your help throughout the years Meeting you Today was the best thing that happened all month! I will send you some captions of the garden From Moe

[@RobsAquaponics]

😁😁😁😁 Your excitement took me by surprise to tell you the truth mate & I did enjoy the chat. It was great meeting you as well & hope you can pop around when we have an open day (after the gardens are set back up of course). Cheers Moe & have a top one buddy.

[@TheShoward67]

Thanks again -- I was able to locally and cheaply source some food grade/clean IBC and 30 Gallon tanks (took me a bit to find the non-Ag chemical variety so common in the Midwest. Now beginning a simple build off your basic chop and flip design -- I do like what you pointed out that this can be easily expanded over time. Super appreciative of you sharing your knowledge. Its critical we all learn these skills quickly and efficiently.

[@TushTheTerrible]

Your a goodman, the only person that i understand pretty much

[@RobsAquaponics]

Am glad the videos help some TP. 👍

[@biglebowski8330]

Have you thought about adding freshwater mollusc to your sump tank? They are excellent water filters, low maintenance. I would also suggest adding red wigglers to the media beds. Your videos are well put together and easy to follow, you are a great teacher. I especially enjoy your animations of your designs, and how you break down how they operate.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I have been using worms in the beds since we started but haven't used mollusc yet. Don't really have huge issues with solids building up in the sumps but do know folks that have used them with no issues. 👍 Am glad you're enjoying the videos & have a top one BL. 😁👍

[@mnsyakir]

9:07 finally, system that i was looking for, thanks 🙏

[@RobsAquaponics]

Am glad the video helped mate.😁👍 Happy growing.

[@davilopes3155]

I gain access to some land near my city in Goiânia, Brasil, and these videos really are helping me to think a production of aquaponics in a bigger scale. Thank you for you're time doing this, hope i can contact you for some conversation about the processes. Great work

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Davi. I'll help folks where I can but can't get to everyone that requests help unfortunately. Your best off asking questions in the comment sections of clips as I always get back to them eventually. Cheers

[@rolflews]

A lot of information, concisely presented and without wasting time , that alone made me subscribe. Graphics were clear and precise as well. Yeah I'll be watching more.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope you learn what you need from them mate. 👍👍

[@linusflores-araujo1635]

I'm 14 and building an aquaponics system at my school. I luv ur vids ☺️

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Linus. Hope they help to get you good marks mate. Cheers & happy growing.

[@jcoburn3590]

That's a cool school that's teaching you guys things like that!

[@Konaquin]

Great. I think I found my Guru . Such clear advise and the science behind it..visually represented helps so much.. Cheers

[@RobsAquaponics]

Don't want to be a guru but am happy to help where & when I can. 👍 Cheers & have a great one.

[@downunderfulla6001]

You’ve just nailed it for anyone interested multi harvest systems. Excellent easy explanation of these 3 systems with visual of each systems components. This has got to be the next most watched KZbin video👍 🍻🍻

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Bradley. I'm posting them at the wrong time of year for them to do much on KZbin but such is. Cheers mate & have a top one.

[@chathere6843]

Rob you robbed the show 😄...what a great explanation man. Was searching for it...thanks much.

[@RobsAquaponics]

😄Glad I could help some 👍

[@daddykirbs]

What a great overview of the different systems! I'm holding onto my dream of doing a Texas Aquaponics project someday. Thanks for all your hard work Rob!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Mr Blake. 👍😊 Let me know if you need any input. More than happy to give you a hand if it's needed. All the best to the family.

[@SpiritusBythos]

Thanks very much! Side note- I have a friend who used lava rock with worms for a solids filter. He said it worked very well.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Membrane. 👍 Always like to hear how others run their systems. have a top one.

[@timlighthall4750]

Mate, thank you for sharing your knowledge with others. I found this extremely informative, I've been thinking of starting to up my own aquaponic system and I'm just so happy there are people like you sharing all this wonderful info.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad it was helpful Tim. Hope the build goes smoothly if you have a crack at one mate. 😁👍

[@imberrysandy]

Wow!! Your channel is my one stop shop to learn aquaponics! Great video!!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you're enjoying the vids. 👍👍

[@punkyroo]

Great summary! I always preferred to keep things as simple as possible with my aquaponics. Fish tank -> canister filter -> Growbed.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Punky. 👍👍 Am still tossing up what filters I'll be adding to the new system here. Cheers & all the best.

[@kennethcole02]

very generous to show all these ideas. thank you

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you like them Moe. Have a top one.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Don't forget to click the subscribe button if you enjoyed the video & while you're at it, check out our Aquaponics DIY playlists. Starting An Aquaponics System ►kzbin.info/aero/PLBcWprMIwYYj8zCdbSzPJOR3HRXpxuBwf Aquaponics 101- FAQ & Tutorial Clips ►kzbin.info/aero/PLBcWprMIwYYhMbx39L2FhPUYb2MV55ymP Share the clip around with family & friends if you think they'll enjoy it too. 🐟 🌱🍅 Cheers all & have a top one. 😊 Rob

[@DaleModisette]

Here one of my favorite mockups/setups though one would need a bigger backyard. ;) Green Society Aquaponics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrdZmiPfaqSf9U

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@DaleModisette It is a great system 👍 Cheers Dale.

[@DaleModisette]

@@RobsAquaponics *The Helpful Garden* The idea is to design a homeless shelter using Aquaponics and permaculture to feed them as well as make money for them. Each place will have 9 to 13 (12 x 18) 216 sq ft building for living in. So the *"Helpful Garden"* will be shelter to up to 13 people as well as a farmers market. The one thing about homeless shelters is that one can be built every 80 miles about or so. I can see a minimum of 3000 homeless shelters of the "Helpful Garden" being built worldwide. (Powered by solar & wind) To build said place is about $500,000 depending where it built. Though it won't need donation or government grants to run for all it's money comes from it farmers market. *Profits:* 40% profit breakdown: Money needed for sheltered women: $15,000/each allotted to each tiny home each year. plus stables (Example: coffee, sugar, flour, salt and pepper) 60% profit breakdown: 10% to building new Helpful Gardens 20% to maintenance 15% to college grants 15% to etc. *_Budget : $500,000_* *1.)* Land : 3+ acres (Budget $25,000.00 or less) *2.)* Tiny Homes: 9 to 13 (12 x 18) 216 sq ft [on ½ acre] (Budget $156,000.00 or less) *3.)* Intake Office: 600 Sq ft (Budget $25,000.00 or less) *4.)* Farmers Market: ½ acre (Budget $45,000.00 or less) *5.)* Parking Lot: ¼ acre (Budget $5,000.00) *6.)* Aquaponics and Permaculture Farm: 1 ¾ acres (Budget $109,000.00 or more a.) Up to 3 different fish b.) Tiger shrimp c.) Crayfish d.) 3 different apple and pears trees so [to have them throughout the year] e.) Citrus trees like lemons, oranges and 2 two others. f.) Chickens (meat and eggs) g.) Goats (milk and cheese) h.) Honey Bees 4 to 6 hives i.) 2 fig trees (maybe) j.) Freshwater mussels (maybe) k.) Rabbits (maybe) *_Powered : [Total Budget $135,000.00]_* *1.)* Solar (Budget $90,000) a.) Tiny Homes 13 set of 4 - 250 watt cell with light sensors (52 solar cells) cost between $27,287.00 and $36,387.00 b.) Aquaponics System - (?) c.) Intake Office - set of 6 - 250 watt cell with light sensors (cost between $3,148.50 and $4,198.50) d.) Farmers Market - (?) *2.)* Wind Power - (Budget $45,000) a.) Windmill electric generator 15 to 30 KW cost between $18,000 - $48,000 ________________________________________________________________________ *Just some working notes:* Payroll for security : $3,900/wk $16,900/mo $202,800/yr 3 full time: ($24/hr) $2,880/wk $12,480/mo $149,760/yr 4 part time: 17 hour work week ($15/hr) $1,020/wk $4,420/mo $53,040/yr Payroll for gardeners : same as security Volunteers : 36 (though it's like $6/hr to help pay for their gas and childcare if needed). $4,320/wk $18,720/mo $224,640/yr Total payroll : $427,440/yr Money needed for sheltered women: $144,000/yr or $12,000/each allotted to each tiny home (12) Money of the other 60% profit equals $270,000 $450,000 plus payroll equals $958,769.04 Needed $263.34/hr@70/hr@52/wk=$958,769.04 235,000 lbs vegetables @$0.5/lb=$32.28/hr or 64.56 lbs/hr or 645.5 lbs/day 30,000 lbs fish/crayfish/shrimp @ $3/lbs = $247.251/day or $90,000.00/yr *These are all low ball figures* $174,720 online sales per year $117,500 vegetable sale per year $90,000.00 meat sales per year $500 honey sales per year At point soda sales per year Snack & hot food sale per year Cloths & wares sales per year Frozen food sales per year Canning goods sales per year Dairy/cheese sales per year ________________________________________________________________________ *By using a mix of permaculture and aquaponics which in turn use 90% less water to grow food and a minimum of twice as fast :* * Reduces Labor by 75% * Reuses 95% of the water * Low Electricity Need (use solar to stay off the grid) * Faster Vegetable * Longer Shelf Life * Organic Mineral Rich * Produces Its own Fertilizer * Non-Contaminated Fish * Use of Tiger Shrimp &/or Crawfish to clean algae * Uses of the Bacteria and fecal matter are collected to make Methane in place of natural gas &/or Decomposed solids to worm bin which turn is used to make Compost Tea is brewed from worm casting and water. The tea can be used for Fruit Orchard to increase Microbial Content in the soil. ________________________________________________________________________ *_It all came about after a project I worked on to design a green subdivision with many others. I thought I could do more and started gathering info. That was when G+ was still invite only. A village is a 50 million dollar undertaken. Then broke it down to a what I call Dartanyan's Restaurant & Farm but again that was 5 million dollar undertaken. So I decided trying a homeless shelter with my knowledge._* *1.9848 acre per person living in a sustainable village (234 people [35% are child under the age 12] and 464.4432 acres for the village)* 80% crafted, made and grown in said village And 20% are raw materials, food not grown, medical equipment/supplies, electronics and etc. - 0.6250 acre of farmland/person (146.2500ac) - 0.0892 acre of farmland products to be sold/person (20.8728ac) - 0.2321 acre of living area/person (54.3114ac) - 0.0214 acre of wine vineyards/person (5.0076ac) - 0.0714 acre of ponds/person (16.7076ac) - 0.1069 acre of coffee/person or 3,456 trees (25.0146ac) [555 trees/2.4711 acres or 1 Hectare] - 0.0071 acre of teas/person (1.6614ac) - 0.0142 acre of herbs/person (3.3228ac) - 0.1428 acre of schools/person (33.4152ac) - 0.2142 acre of park & wildlife/person (50.1228ac) - 0.1428 acre of village square/person (33.4152ac) - 0.1785 acre of livestock/person (41.7690ac) - 0.1392 acre of roads & etc/person (32.5728ac) -------------------------------------------------- Side Note: The average house in the United States - 2150 square feet A downsized house - 1100 square feet A “large” small house - 750 square feet An efficiency house - 500 square feet A little house - 400 square feet A tiny house - 300 square feet A compact house - 200 square feet A micro house - 150 square feet These are all approximations, there is no exacting classification of “tiny houses.” As Dr. Peter Venkman said, “It’s more of a guideline than a rule.”

[@dylanskillin2039]

Ive been going crazy trying to find decent information thats actually informative! I really cant thank you enough man. Youre my aquaponic godsend

[@nathan-rw1nt]

g'day

[@Biggyniner]

Great video, perfect for a newbie - cheers from Oregon USA!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad it was helpful mate. 👍 happy growing.

[@KaleidoscopeJunkie]

Quite comprehensive, Rob. Well done. This is why I've been subscribed for ages and love your videos.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks KJ. Hope it helps a few folks out there new to aquaponics. Cheers & have a top one mate.

[@paulnance8670]

Just found this channel, Clear information.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Paul. Happy growing mate.

[@christopherwhay]

Keep up the updates, I’ve built the 55gal chop/flip and have my ibcs to eventually build a set up very similar to the one you’ve highlighted at your folks place... I dig it. Cheers mate

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Christopher. Have posted a few aqua clips to the channel over the past month or so. Happy growing mate.

[@taylorstephens5629]

this is by far the best video I've seen on aquaponics. Great diagrams and very simple! good job!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad it was helpful Taylor. Have fun with the build mate.

[@VMFRD]

For the folks that have the pump inside the fish tank, like I do, a electrical float switch is a must have because they are cheap and can prevent water loss by accident and fish loss if there's a leak somewhere on the system, not to mention the fact that you can burn your pump too if it is running dry. You can set the water level that the float switch will actually trip the pump (turn it off). If you want to go a bit further, a relay can be use to switch a backup air compressor in case the pump is switched off.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Good point. Thanks for mentioning it. 👍

[@chf1949]

I like that you explain things so clearly in an organized fashion. Thanks!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers RB&R👍 Have a top one.

[@edzollo8360]

Great clip, really good at showing the different systems at a high level. With your links to the specific elements of the system for more detail you have become the one stop shop for aquaponics education. Will be starting on a chop and flip system soon as my entry into aquaponics. Looking forward to you getting chickens again. You actually gave me inspiration to get chickens which have surprised me with how entertaining they are. Keep up the great work on educating people in what can be achieved in a backyard.

[@RobsAquaponics]

That's great to hear you're going to have a crack Ed. 👍 Am glad the clips have helped you out some mate. Am looking forward to getting some girls back in the patch here too. Cheers & happy growing.

[@ken-s6g]

Hello. I'm Ken. I would love to learn Aqua ponies system .Aquaponics is not popular in Japan. but I think Aqua ponies is very very good and eco. Aquaponics that I really want many Japanese people to know about.

[@Shane_O.5158]

your brahmi's going nuts, i have found our system keeps brahmi alive in cold frosty winter.

[@RobsAquaponics]

It's just gone burko over the past few weeks Shane. Even the small section on the deck is flowering now. Cheers mate.

[@aliciagonzalez7907]

Wow. I just learned about aquaponics today. And omg I feel inspired to start this, spread it, promote it. How is this not a bigger deal or something being promoted all throughout the US? Also how is this information free? Thank you so much for all your hard work. This is going to be so important soon.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I have a guide for sale to help pay the bills. 😉😁 Cheers Alicia & happy growing. 🌱🌱🌱

[@MaharlikaChorale]

Im one of your subscriber now, it reminds me one of my favorite character in LOTR, Gandalf the grey, but you will be Gandalf the green, i really learn a lot. From this video. Keep it up!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Welcome aboard & thanks MC. 😁👍👍

[@Donttrustthatburger5144]

We have built a couple giant single water level systems, but the way you lay out the pumps requires much less power than what we were doing. Thanks for the amazing tips

[@wesledford8564]

I’m really gonna consider some of these for our next redesign this winter. Thanks rob!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Wes. Hope to have a few more helpful clips out before your Spring arrives. Cheers mate.

[@robertdeschu4367]

The illustrations are amazing thank you

[@RobsAquaponics]

No problem Robert. 👍

[@xionix4]

I always enjoy your explanations. :) I remember that I have been fascinated by liquids flowing through tubes and components as a concept (haven't had too much exposure or in-person experience with the phenomenon) since I was a five year old. It's why I answered that I wanted to be a chemist (among so many other things, lol). In recent years, I've come to love plants as well. And fish are one of my favorite food sources (but I don't know how attached I'd get). Your channel is like a window into a part of my desired future. Thanks for so much great content. ^.^ Also, your beard is longer than mine now, I think. I had suggested to you not to shave it previously when you had brought up the topic, but I don't want you to feel like your personal life is dictated by this community, so I'm revising my statement to "I'll race you," though it appears you've already won, lol. Take care.

[@RobsAquaponics]

😅 I need to cut about a fist full off to look after some split ends so you might just take the lead yet. Hope you do have a crack at growing your own mate, is very satisfying to raise your own.| Cheers & all the best.

[@babygorilla4233]

Thanks for sharing what you know mate, going to be starting a small indoor system under some grow lights in the basement.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope the build went smoothly Nate. Happy growing. 🐟🌱

[@RobsAquaponics]

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[@johnsmith-yi8bk]

What species of fish are you growing? They're beautiful!

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@johnsmith-yi8bk The ones with the black markings are the Aussie Native Jade Perch & the plain silver ones are the native Silver Purch.

[@2MinuteHockey]

@@RobsAquaponics do you taste any fishy aftertaste in your produce? I ask because I haven't tried aquaponics but I do taste the difference between produce grown with and without fish based fertilizer and meats smoked/dried in the same room as fish and it seems most people don't mind or can't taste it but it tends to stand out for me

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@2MinuteHockey None at all. 👍

[@neilcalliou896]

Another awesome vid Rob! I like the new intro , and can't wait to see those upcoming component vids! I really love your take on aquaponics. Take care man!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Neil. Cheers mate & have a great one.

[@SM16]

Thank You, very informative. Happy growing 🐟🌿🌿✨

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks & the same to you🐟🥬🍅🥦

[@sallyweiner4180]

I love this. Thank you for explaining it so clearly!!!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Sal. 👍 Was happy that it turned out as well as it did as it was a bit of a rush job & wasn't the clip I was planing to post this week. Have a top one.

[@shahanahmed1780]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKLKqGd6hrJ_fdk My aquaponics system in Bangladesh

[@kategibson7766]

Thank you so much for the fantastic presentation!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you liked it!

[@LucasmachtdenFisch]

Any German speaking Aquaponics-enthusiasts here?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Not that I know of sorry mate. Berlin Aquaponics used to comment here a bit but I haven't seen any vid's from him recently. kzbin.info/door/AmGQk8Z9zaKoMq0i1c3ojQ Cheers.

[@JaimesenMoss]

Ich kann! Mein Deutsch ist nicht perfekt aber ich kann es lesen und schreiben

[@Yadzudsu.]

Yes sir

[@8Sacred8Sam8]

Ich spreche ein wenig Deutsch allein in Texas. kann aber besser lesen und schreiben

[@eliaswagner7607]

Hier bin aus bayern

[@LordChumbley]

This is a great video. I’ve just recently became interested in this topic. Thanks

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Sean. I have a playlist for folks just starting out if that helps at all. kzbin.info/aero/PLBcWprMIwYYj8zCdbSzPJOR3HRXpxuBwf Happy growing mate.

[@monckeywrench4823]

Great work sir,, looking forward to see more of this system of your own,,very educational and Creatively done.

[@RobsAquaponics]

The new system is up & running now if you wanted to suss that out MW, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqGkXmiOj86isJI Cheers & have a top one.

[@enragedwookie7863]

And you’re laughing lol love this dude!!!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Enraged Wookie. 👍 Have a top one you hairy beast. 🍻

[@fanero3046]

Can you make a list of materials needed to make an aquaphonic farm? I want to make a list and calculate costs.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Not for a farm sorry as that's a very open ended. There are many ways you can set up a system + not all the materials I have access to may be available elsewehere. Likewise, there's a lot of plumbing fittings we don't get here that other areas of Asia & the Americas can get.

[@mercyekoko1486]

Very informative, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you enjoyed it. Have a top one.

[@Odaz2]

I'm curious: what software are your using to illustrate the systems?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'me using Paint.Net for the art & DaVinci Resolve (my editing software) to animate them. Cheers.

[@williamsongilay9488]

Came back to smash the like button... I like your' vids... Very sincere contents

[@RobsAquaponics]

Many thanks mate. 😁👍👍 Cheers & have a great one.

[@DreamOne79]

wow. Great info Rob. Just looking at starting out and your videos are a big help 👍

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad they're helping some T. Happy growing 👍🌱🐟

[@MinhTuanTerryTa]

This is the best video I found. I really appreciate the animation. It makes things so much simpler. I was confused at other videos as I couldn't imagine how the system works as a whole but your animation really helps me understand it.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad it helped you out mate. Cheers & Have a great one.

[@DIYGARDENWITHBB]

thanks for your tips I'm learning from you a lot and trying to make my system and upload in my channel

[@RobsAquaponics]

Great to hear Bibi. Cheers & happy growing.

[@harmonysalem9377]

Merci from Montreal, Canada.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Harmony. 👍😁

[@diogenesferreira326]

just one of the best video info out there thank you

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad I could help you some. 👍

[@forexpinoy2325]

Thank you Sir Rob! very generous giving ideas. Nice video!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you enjoyed it & hope it gave you a few useful ideas. Cheers.

[@RJ22MUAH]

Your videos are fantastically informative. Thank you. I plan to use a lot of your videos in building my new system.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you like them👍 I hope they help with your design & build as well. Cheers.

[@jesper86broberg]

This was exactly what i was looking for. Thanks mate!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad I could help some Jasper. Cheers.

[@nixflipside043]

Thank you Rob for sharing your Knowledge !!!

[@RobsAquaponics]

No problem mate. 😁👍 Cheers & happy growing.

[@shannonbest106]

Thanks Rob… you do an excellent job at teaching others how to do this and you do it well!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Shannon.

[@jandregrobbelaar9714]

thanks rob my system is running well eating nice greens just waiting for the fish

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Jandre. 👍👍What sort of fish are you running?

[@jandregrobbelaar9714]

@@RobsAquaponics at the moment mozambiek telapia winter started soo its going slow now

[@michaelmaiden5681]

I am absolutely amazed by this system. Thank you

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you like it Michael. Cheers & have a top one.

[@bongskisalva5365]

I am learning a lot here. I plan to build my own aquaponics and your videos are excellent instructions on how to do it.. thank you!

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad the videos are helping some. Cheers mate.

[@chrisdavisunofficial]

This is such a great video! Thank you, sir.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Chris. 👍

[@montanasoneeyejack5195]

Awsome Job in explaining the systems and the diagram,s you showed helped out alot ... Peace and Grace too you and your Family!!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks mate. Hope it's given you a few useful ideas. Have a top one.

[@AurelienCarnoy]

Best explanation ever

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers Aurélien. 👍👍

[@phyreballs6151]

Very well explained, simple with enough details. good job Mr Rob Bob!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad I could help some. Cheers & have a top one. 👍

[@wkdravenna]

Your a cool guy Rob. 👍 Thanks for your info.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers mate. 👍😁

[@theecologistcowboy]

BEST aquaponics video I have seen on KZbin! Thank you for breaking it down into logical and simple terms. Questions: any book recommendations? And is it manageable to add pond plants to the fish tank in a system like this? I was hoping to growing some duckweed, taro, lotus, and watercress in the fish tank in addition to the grow beds...

[@RobsAquaponics]

No books I can recommend as being a complete guide sorry. If you do buy any, get them from known aquaponics folks with a public profile & not random online ads as many are very poor in information. I had a few pond plants in ours over the year & found they did well. Water chestnuts & duckweed are 2 stand outs. Duckweed does tend to get everywhere so I would only grow that in a tub separate to the system now. Hope that helps some.

[@theecologistcowboy]

Rob Bob's Aquaponics & Backyard Farm awesome thanks so much

[@user-en1zo1pt4o]

Thank you! Extremely informative and the animations make it very easy to understand

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad I could help some. Cheers Britt. 👍

[@InspireandReflects]

your information is very useful... thanks 😊

[@RobsAquaponics]

Welcome 😊

[@neraphruneblade7903]

I've spent a week now going through your videos to learn as much as I can about these systems. I do have a question for you: what exactly is the benefit of using a Split Flow/Dual Loop system over a Single Loop System? Recirculating the sump tank to both fish tanks as well as the growbeds appears to be a dramatic loss of efficiency.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I run through some reasons at 10:30 if that helps any. 👍

[@neraphruneblade7903]

Ahh, thank you. I've watched this video at least 3 times and I thought you were talking about how you personally liked the single loop, not split loop system. That was my misunderstanding.

[@xedu5309]

rob. thats the best lesson i ever see on ytube

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope it helps you with your design SE. 👍 Cheers & happy growing.

[@donfrost9457]

Thanks for such an informative video on the different systems.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad it was helpful Don. Cheers mate.

[@jamiekillingsworth3109]

Awesome video and explanation

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Jamie. 👍

[@DrJamesBarnum]

Nice video! Good job keeping it simple and well explained.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks DrJ. Cheers & all the best with your build if you have a crack at a system.

[@DrJamesBarnum]

@@RobsAquaponics Thanks, Rob Bob. I'll be checking out your other videos to to gain more knowledge for our zone 5a greenhouse. I plan to do a passive solar aquaponic (with fish) greenhouse. God bless you and talk to you later. Thanks again. JB

[@grooveyard8803]

Thanks rob, great video

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers GY.

[@farmeralph3456]

Thank you so much for this. Very informative.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DanDannyDanielleBob]

My indoor systems arent big enough to bother but I've been obsessed with the idea of adding an irrigation controller to the plant loop on a split flow in order to fill beds sequentially rather than simultaneously. This should allow a smaller sump tank and overall water volume compared to the grow area and should translate into cost savings on food and additives to reach water concentration targets and a smaller lower flow pump consuming less energy.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice idea. I know TCLynx uses them in her large outdoor system a while back but haven't seen how her system is set up recently. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKPVgp-uoNykjpYm32s Hope that helps some. 👍

[@RogueTrader-69]

Thank You Rob, I am learning so much from you and very soon I will be putting all you have shared in to practice...

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Shane. Hope the build goes smoothly for you mate.

[@xxcourtjesterxx]

I am really enjoying your videos, thanks for putting all this info out there for us!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you like them Big Rich. Have posted a few more recently since the new system is now up & running. Cheers & happy growing mate.

[@kinger557]

such an awesome channel, thank you so much!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad you're enjoying the videos. Happy growing.

[@KASAKAMOKO]

Impressive aquaponics setup

[@RobsAquaponics]

Cheers mate.

[@KASAKAMOKO]

@@RobsAquaponics im one of your viewer here in the Philippine

[@newtube79]

Thank you for this video!

[@joyfrancowilson2681]

Wow I would like to learn more about aquaponics and if possible aeroponics

[@RobsAquaponics]

This playlist on "Starting An Aquaponics System" might give you a few ideas, kzbin.info/aero/PLBcWprMIwYYj8zCdbSzPJOR3HRXpxuBwf Cheers.

[@James-ux8ir]

Thank you so much for the videos they were awesomely helpful!!!!!!!!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Glad I could help some James. Cheers.