Jump to the following parts of this episode: 02:30 Ken Armstrong Introduction 03:26 How did you learn about aquaponics 05:11 Mistake #1: Choosing the Wrong Fish 08:16 Mistake #2: Not Following Government Regulations in Your Area 10:13 Mistake #3: Not Having Proper Filtration 16:03 Mistake #4: Not Having Proper Flow Rate 20:19 Mistake #5: Choosing the Wrong Plants 23:56 Mistake #6: Improper Aeration in Plant Troughs 26:52 Mistake #7: Improper Cycling/Harvesting of Plants 30:35 Mistake #8: Improper Management of Pests and Diseases 34:42 Mistake #9: Not having the Proper Nutrient Profile for growing crops 38:42 Mistake #10: Improper Management of Ph 42:23 Mistake #11: Not focused on the Business of Aquaponics 51:51 Mistake #12: Not Balancing Your Systems Properly 55:37 How to Avoid having Aquaponics Problems from Happening 56:37 Classes at ouroboros farms 1:00:56 How to get ContactOurosboros Farms
@camel01475 жыл бұрын
Learn Organic Gardening at GrowingYourGreens where is the link of the ither video?
@ayanggar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks you've just saved me
@dvdrwsor4 жыл бұрын
He never said what he feeds the fish. I bet is something that ends up in the fish and vegetables.
@jerriobial63123 жыл бұрын
Thank you . I just screen shot this lol 😂
@terryrogers7749 Жыл бұрын
Like the video is there a school closer I know you travel I live in Arkansas can you help
@RaquelBatEl4 жыл бұрын
This video is HANDS DOWN the most informative aquaponics videos I've ever seen. Ken's wealth of knowledge in this field is so impressive and refreshing at the same time; exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for making this video!
@Holodomor4.05 жыл бұрын
Wow this guy really knows his stuff! It’s great to listen to an Aquaponics Professional who is so fluent and willing to share their knowledge and most importantly mistakes!
@truth0g Жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE GUY I WAS LOOKING FOR!!! THANK FOR THIS BRILIANT INTERVIEW!!!
@heidigib015 жыл бұрын
Great video, I love how transparent he is about his business. I really admire him and his business principles
@puriaKordrostami3 жыл бұрын
Not only the best informing video on aquaponics and agriculture in general, but also from great people. I enjoyed every second.
@antonioarcienaga26764 жыл бұрын
Dear Ken, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and for being modest in teaching. Again, many thanks from Argentina.
@lolitabonita085 жыл бұрын
this guy is so nice to teach us about his business and you John thank you for finding this person...
@greendiamondaquaponics5435 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely fantastic information that couldn't have come at a better time for our business. Although as a hobbyist aquaponic grower I knew some of these mistakes because I've made them, this interview however, goes into great detail about identifying the mistakes, explaining the root-cause(s), and then providing a solution to the problem. Absolutely wonderful interview John, and thank you Ken for sharing your expertise in this exciting form of agriculture. I will definitely be returning to this video in the future as we startup Green Diamond Farm in Washington.
@ronmazia012 жыл бұрын
This guy's is truly honest.. his personal character.. god bless
@Paulzy34 жыл бұрын
I have been studying Aquaponic for some time now, and I think you have the best video so far. Simple, to the point and easy to understand. But I need more info 1) I don't live in the state . 2) they raise a lot of tilapia and shrimp here. 3) the temperature veried from 75 in the winter to 90 in the summer. There is not big wind and the humidity go from 50 to 77%. The reining water is almost yellow. , there is very little regulations for business and it is a flat 12% of your gross sale.. electricity is fairly stable (some time interruption for 2 to 3 hours) but not to often. The water come directly from the mountain or available to purchases. Ahead of lettuce go for $0.6 , cherry tomatoes $3 for 300gr straw berry $3 for 300 gr. I run a spread sheet to see the viability and it would be just what my wife would need to survive me. At this time we live comfortably on my SS, but I am 30 years older and may have an other possible 7 years to go. Whit your experience, do you think this could be feasible?
@great07895 жыл бұрын
As a guy with a great running aquaponics system... I will say that this video was a great one for a starting point. Thank you for sharing! There is indeed a LOT of things that were not covered though. Proper design can make the difference between continually having to work on the system... and only having to add water occasionally and fish feed to auto feeders once a week. My system is currently over an hour from where I live. I moved a few months ago and it is neglected. I just show up once a week to check it out... checking PH every few weeks and adding water. Topping off the auto fish feeders. I knew the move was coming before hand though and have large perennials in there to keep it going for the moment. 4 Lemon tree clones, several types of herbs (also cloned), and strawberries. I made clones to bring with me once I move the system down to the new house in a few months. I have to build a new space for it. I am using high quality goldfish that look like little Koi. Not pulling out/changing fish keeps things much more stable. I plan to get a large 10 x 12 greenhouse and make a much larger system than I currently have. Aquaponics for me as a homeowner... is a great tool to have in the tool belt!!! I focus on lettuce and cloning perennial plants. in a 3'x4' bed you can clone 100 trees. Great for homesteading! I designed my system on wheels! I just put the fish into drum when it is time to move... drain the water... place the gravel beds into the tank... and wheel it into my trailer! I can be on the road with it in just an hour or two. Downside is I currently have to wait for rain to re-fill the rain barrel system I am building at the new house.... and still have to build a paver patio for the system since it weights around 2,000 lbs once filled with water.
@gopigopalakrishnan44295 жыл бұрын
Greetings from India. This is a brilliant video, made more attractive by the endearing and modest qualities of Ken. I truly learnt a lot and enjoyed John's cheerful presentation. Keep it up.
@michaelreyes85255 жыл бұрын
*@Steve LG* If you want a great aquaponics system then go here now: www.AquaSystem. club
@robertgreen91503 жыл бұрын
It's great to see you!! Watched years ago but found you ! Tanks-a-lot!!
@tonycanaris65215 жыл бұрын
This guy knows his gardening. I m pretty good but still learning.
@muddygupps43303 жыл бұрын
Love your informational videos. They are a lot of help. Thank you for being you!
@yeschefwithchadkubanoff4 жыл бұрын
Great episode, thank you so much. Hugely inspirational
@GrowFamilyNetwork5 жыл бұрын
Hoping to do something like this when I get some free time....or space to get all the materials but on a smaller scale until then traditional gardening has some cool advantages too:) good share John
@JurassicJolts2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. The best I have seen.
@MrYoyoyoh5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video. I havnt gotten all the way through it but when you talked about everybody being able to walk from when youre a baby that was great haha thank you.
@PearsonParty Жыл бұрын
Great insight here, THANKS!!!
@davidtope95952 жыл бұрын
Great interview Jon!
@christoper19303 жыл бұрын
This is your best video yet !!!!!
@wholecirclehomestead25295 жыл бұрын
Great aquaponics information. Thank you for taking the time to educate others John
@larrypardi91435 жыл бұрын
This was a great experience. Thanks.
@bartpowers99722 жыл бұрын
Most excellent video thanks for doing it thank Ken for sharing his knowledge 👍👍😎
@TheOreokat2 жыл бұрын
John, thank you for this EXCELLENT video. Incredibly detailed and informative. I've watched your various aquaponics videos highlighting different approaches and methodologies and am curious: If you were to start a new commercial aquaponics system yourself what would be the main, core components you would choose for yours? For instance would you include seed starting, vertical growing, various bed types with different vegetable options, a certain greenhouse configuration, etc.? You've seen all these systems up close and personal so your opinions will be invaluable as I begin to plan a system myself. Thanks a million!
@namyiwade34124 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and a lot of information, Thank you very much!!!!
@duncanhepple34524 жыл бұрын
Thanks man you have repared my confidence
@jasonkmvang5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you both! Tons and ton of great info here! Cheers to the future lads!
@johntexan41655 жыл бұрын
In hot or cold climates, couldn't you bury your lines and let the earth cool/warm the water? Of course, you'll need to be deep enough that you'll be below the frost or heat line. You'll also need to run the lines far enough to allow the earth time to cool/heat the water. Great video :)
@bigbossadidoss86783 жыл бұрын
The issue with geothermal is maintenance. If a water line broke it would be much harder to get to
@johntexan41653 жыл бұрын
@@bigbossadidoss8678 I’m referring to just air… it would be through convection . Air is drawn in and heated/cooled by the ground. Constant ambient temperate. My apologies if my comment wasn’t clear. I mention this because of a gentleman that was growing oranges in the Midwest using this very method (and a hybrid wilipini setup to assist, since he has harsh winters).
@punkyroo5 жыл бұрын
*Aquaponics does NOT need to be as difficult as this video suggests.* I'd just like to say that aquaponics or "natural hydroponics (AKA "fishless aquaponics) can be self-regulating as well. That is really the appeal. I've had a lot of success with these systems and I don't go crazy with all this monitoring and buffering and tweaking. Maybe that is necessary in commercial setups, but it's overkill on a personal level.
@greendiamondaquaponics5435 жыл бұрын
On a larger scale it is extremely important to have several controls in your system to increase the likelihood of success. Monitoring pH, dissolved solids, dissolved o2, is paramount to ensuring a balanced and healthy system. Even in smaller systems it is extremely important to follow the mistakes laid out in this highly informational video. One of the biggest pieces of advice was on filtration, your system may thrive for months, maybe even years w/o proper filtration, however there will be a tipping point when the solid waste then starts raising the pH and thereby cutting the nutrient uptake of your plants while also killing off the beneficial bacteria that are the true heart of your aquaponics system. This will happen even in the smallest of systems.
@terileef33304 жыл бұрын
Its completely different going commercially. Its all built around safety!
@yaguarnecro5 жыл бұрын
That is a really smart way to grow tomatoes on aquaponics, love it, great vid
@inexpertxennial60673 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this amazing video
@dna39302 жыл бұрын
Thank you for information.
@robertbeckler50585 жыл бұрын
Interesting stuff my kids will love this one
@aquaponicssource50055 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to purchase setup by Tuesday.
@Johnny_Benson4 жыл бұрын
Very informative and spot on! Great video!
@nafsearthling32143 жыл бұрын
Bro, I love your videos.
@treelee26685 жыл бұрын
😔 I want to learn practically in our farm but I am so far that I could not get able to reach there even I collect 5 years earning. Thanks for such kind of vedio which would have helped me be informative such kind of gardening with nature.
@meesamrazvi5 жыл бұрын
great work john 👍
@nickreno6442 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the show John and thank you for your guest although I need to let you know that superior fresh is the largest Aquaponics in the US and then you might actually want to go check out Nelson and Pade because I got my training there and they are a great couple and they would love to have you all bet! Take care buddy love you, Nick
@andykrein33784 жыл бұрын
Two question.. What is adjustable pump make? Also does Duckweed compete with grow bed plants for nutrients because this is a good food for the fish?
@gregorytoddsmith97445 жыл бұрын
Ken is awesome!!
@alexcole8438 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Great video. I was wondering why the fish are white or pale in aquaponics systems?
@JardinBienRegado4 жыл бұрын
Good content I've been learning a lot from your video's. I've been working on a chop and flip myself, i put a few videos of my progress. Keep making video's :).
@admitchell13774 жыл бұрын
thanks guys that was excellent,, amateur to pro
@rachelrutti4 жыл бұрын
Question - Need help. I believe you said at higher densities aggressive fish like Tilapia become more docile which is what I need. Tilapia at 3 -5 gallons per fish are fighting territorial. How dense can we make them? Have multiple smaller 10-20 gallon tanks. Was thinking of putting more together more dense to see if that helps. Thoughts?
@bigbossadidoss86783 жыл бұрын
Gotta have good water quality to have better fish density from what I understand
@powertrain3554 жыл бұрын
John does cool stuff. John makes me smile. Everybody should be like John.
@julianodetoni37884 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Tnx a lot!
@MikeM-co6dm4 жыл бұрын
Wow !.. this is some good info
@Brzypoint5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible video John!!! I have always had this vision of a farm like that, except on the next level, where the fish holding tanks are custom built to mimic rivers and small ponds, maybe even a waterfall or two, like in nature and designing the plant area around it with paths going through everything. Basically a fully functional eco-system like he has but designed and promoted to draw people in on tours to educate them and show people we can recreate a tranquil environment built around a sustainable eco-system that can feed a community and double as a park or place to relax in, sort of a stress release...heck, you could even put in a sound system with nature sounds...just sayin' ;-) Problem is, I don't have an extra 10 million laying around hahaha!!
@GreenGorgeousness5 жыл бұрын
That sounds absolutely enchanting. I'll let you know when I get that 10 mill 😊
@2busyReading5 жыл бұрын
You can always just start one day at a time. Build a small or medium pond get some friends or family to help you tell them about your ideas.
@enriquecabrera21375 жыл бұрын
Its not as expensive as youd think
@brandonterry619411 ай бұрын
GRATITUDE 💥🐟💥
@travisdeeth86145 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@moe42o2 жыл бұрын
I just watched that farm video and was thinking of all the fish to raise? Gross! The worst part was donating to the N.W.H. Bad business boy's! Keep up the great work. I've got one going with three comet gold fish hang on the back filter and a GG#5 seedling, growing out the top.
@johnsonbonang95343 жыл бұрын
U guys a the best.
@Mgtow_Monk5 жыл бұрын
He adds air also to the water because when the lights are off / it becomes night. Plants take in oxygen and expel Carbon dioxide while during the daytime they take on Carbon Dioxide and expel Oxygen.
@fernyblue3 жыл бұрын
Can you use the excess fish waste removed from the system be put into my compost pile?
@jedwardoo5 жыл бұрын
Is it worth using LED and solar panels instead of just sunlight and electricity from the utility company?
@haroldthommen26664 жыл бұрын
Ken is way better than the other dude "like"
@Iloveorganicgardening5 жыл бұрын
That's amazing that he has learned everything by trial and error
@Freek3145 жыл бұрын
By amazing, you mean highly suspect? Let's be real, magicians don't give away the secret to their tricks and no-one else does, either.
@rishib40114 жыл бұрын
Brilliant by Ken, thank you so much. Honest, humble, knowledgeable etc etc. The other guy, the classic american quacker, thanks for arranging it, but you talk too much.
@jasonmare333 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@KristosMenfes Жыл бұрын
what about just using shiners or baitfish for low temp crops. And also farmed predatory aka beneficial insects also contain theor prey aka the bad guys if not their eggs
@HYEpower5 жыл бұрын
I have a koi fish pond... anyway I can scoop out the poop and add lets say H202 hydrogen peroxide 3% mixed with water to make oxygenated water to put the poop in to break it down into minerals or would it be better to use mykos with the poop to break down the poop?
@MrGrombie4 жыл бұрын
That blue pen looks like it is at home. Lol
@armouredjester16223 жыл бұрын
It lives in that pocket like my black pen lives in mine. I love my pen
@bobweglin96445 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Great Video! Will you be doing a video on Fogponics which seems like it would use much less water than hydroponics? Best wishes...
@malekzantout51713 жыл бұрын
I was planning to go for this business after I've seen your video I'm really afraid still complicated I wish I have in my country people are expertise like you are but unfortunately we don't if you can give me an advice I appreciate
@martyvanord9843 жыл бұрын
John I do think that you have the best content but I just do not watch you much because one hour is a sizable chunk of time. My old boss used to continually push me to be concise. Covering a whole topic fully and in a concise manner is an art form. Your content is top quality.
@valeriesanchez30743 жыл бұрын
If you have sufficient dissolved oxygen levels in your water, Your plants will thrive. Won't need to worry about nitrates being too toxic as the plants will absorb it. Do a search on sodium thiosulfate. Can use it to test the dissolved oxygen levels in the water. The science behind water temperatures do affect how concentrated it will be. Also with fresh/salt water. This many gardeners pay little to no attention.
@Theresiliantnorwegian4 жыл бұрын
What type of fish would you use in a high desert climate where it is really cold in the winter and at night but really hot in the summer?
@farmerjhemp Жыл бұрын
pH is important. Sandponics systems stay perfectly stable at 6.4.
@vikashg44745 жыл бұрын
what type of climate is best for trouts
@robertwilkinson81152 жыл бұрын
I want to find a way to grow BACON!
@kkyogish10 ай бұрын
How does pollination occur in closed room
@reygortega36693 жыл бұрын
is catfish good for aquaponics?
@JhunDumsTVXj2 жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful
@sannydondon2533 Жыл бұрын
Expexsive than hydroponics
@brendanj11243 жыл бұрын
throw in some ducted HPS lights over the plants that need more light, run them via solar technology, there's your problem solved with . with the crysanthos??? couldn't you make a frame out of steel, paint it with microbial proof UV protected paint, an then make hangers to support their weight structure ??? or would that not be beneficial for its flavor profile due to less stress??
@MikeM-co6dm4 жыл бұрын
Glad you informed about choosing the right kind of fish... government regulation ... wow!!
@NealservantofdaLordJesusChrist Жыл бұрын
I never heard the word system used so many times in 1 hour in my life
@jasperlambert4 жыл бұрын
Hope this guy wasn't the one who called the department of fish and wildlife on the other local business 🤔😂
@altha-rf1et5 жыл бұрын
too many things can go wrong
@joebenson73852 жыл бұрын
The green leaf lettuce that is diseased looks more like pythium…water mold fungi
@michaelwhelchel5546 Жыл бұрын
Adding dirt and potassium to tomatoes ... wouldn't that seep into aquaponics and hurt the fish?
@djssquibbs32952 жыл бұрын
I wanted to try a backyard AP system with Tilapia. now I won't it's too complicated ugghhh, this took the wind out of my sails. ughhhh
@darthvader53005 жыл бұрын
Aquaponics? Use the original aquaponics of Lake Titicaca called "chinampas" and Lake Inle called "floating garden-farm of Burma"
@edgardoarellano70733 жыл бұрын
What is wrong in tilapia, why it is forbidden in some area? I can’t understand.
@Bob-yl9pm3 жыл бұрын
Because they are in California (Cali- foreign- nation). Even when there is no chance of their tilapia escaping into the wild, it's the human entrepreneurs who are the true invasive species in California! I remember back in the 70's crossing the state boarder into California. Our RV was stopped and searched for any citrus fruits! Good Grief!
@Haydusagi2 жыл бұрын
dude would use a mic this ideo would be TV show quality.
@marketermagic49933 жыл бұрын
ken mcelroy-abcs of real estate tom wheelright-tax free wealth robert kiyosaki-rich dad poor dad
@DocumentaryDoc3 жыл бұрын
What's the best fish for 10 degrees F to 95 degrees F ? XD God this is going to be hard to select the right fish.
@surunitemiakanni-oye43467 ай бұрын
Ourosboros Farms closed. Filed for bankruptcy 2023. Amazed that with all the entrepreneurial zeal of maximising everything possible, they still could not make it work. Biggest mistake was not prioritising the fish raising (aquaculture) aspect of the business. Just not enough fish raised of sold - held back by the climate. You need a tropical climate to economically raise fish as a fuel for production of vegetables and other plants like rice and wheat.
@sciologist2 жыл бұрын
What is your electric bill?
@michaelgilmore30382 жыл бұрын
You'll need a better looking Hat in the future 🤣
@fishmanroly74505 жыл бұрын
Koi fillets mmm...
@kenarmstrong47425 жыл бұрын
They are our ornamental fish, our other 7 tanks have rainbow trout as a food fish.
@sprattonburnett4 жыл бұрын
Can you build a hydroponic system without the fish?
@npc.artist4 жыл бұрын
Duck are good at producing waste to 👍🏻
@claudematte4844 Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure the pump dont pump 75 g / min
@mikeh.70254 жыл бұрын
Running a business in California with BIG government is suicide.
@stephenschubert2685 Жыл бұрын
does all that plastic leach into the plants
@forthewagesofsinisdeath49675 жыл бұрын
Now the real question, how to afford how to get a system of decent size without millions of dollars? And, how to market your food you are growing and how to sell it and market it?
@Holodomor4.05 жыл бұрын
Not by smoking crack lol
@forthewagesofsinisdeath49675 жыл бұрын
@@Holodomor4.0 what does that mean?
@erinnkemp5 жыл бұрын
If you inherited money helps. For learning about selling go to The Market Gardeners channel.
@kenarmstrong47425 жыл бұрын
You don't need millions. Our farm cost us ~200,000 to build. We market our food to local restaurants and have completely eliminated their food wastage costs. We also sell to Michelin Starred restaurants, including a 3 star one we have been custom growing for for the past 2.5 years. Highest quality product you can find in our area.
@greendiamondaquaponics5435 жыл бұрын
You can buy a large commercial sized system for ~$100k or you can build one yourself for significantly less. This biggest cost factor will be land. You can have a very successful and profitable aquaponic farm on 5 acres, providing the equivalent production to 100 acres of traditional agriculture depending on the crop.