What is Aquaponics? How it Works & Why an Aquaponic Setup Can Fail

[@Selfsufficientme]

I find the concept of aquaponics interesting and I do like watching YT videos on the subject - I think some of the set-ups are awesome, but a friend asked my opinion the other day whether I thought aquaponics on a small backyard scale was worth the effort and personally I don't think it is unless you are into the "hobby" of keeping fish and are really dedicated to looking after the whole system. I disagree with people who say aquaponics is a "set and forget" system that requires little attention, low cost, and is the perfect eco-cycle symbiotic way to grow produce and fish at the same time. My research has not shown this to be the case. If you really love fish and are the type of person who likes to tinker around with pipes, filters, pumps etc, then aquaponics is great fun I'd imagine; however, if the main interest is in growing some greens for yourself and the family then the conventional garden bed or growing in containers (even hydroponics) is still the way to go - that's just my opinion. Cheers :)

[@thesagebandit]

+Self Sufficient Me I agree, aquaponics is not "set and forget", if people are into biology and problem solving and "tinkering of pipes" ahaha then yes it is a great choice. In my system i focus around the fish and not the plants, and honestly its pretty awesome to come home and feed rainbow trout, and observe them and understand the ecology of the system and how they adapt to certain obstacles.

[@condorX2]

Well put. It looks good on paper for those know how to build it, but for newbie like me who wanna keep a small tank.. It's impossible. I just place a sponge holder and place a houseplants like pothos xD Here is my simple project, my first tank as well. My near perfect mini self cleaning tank. imgur.com/gallery/RwER7GX In the dark imgur.com/gallery/f0EA53f

[@shoobumu]

the Japanese have entire villages set up with basic aquaponics using giant Carp .... they've been doing this for thousands of years. check it out - " Unusual Kitchen Helpers | Wild Japan "

[@midhunkumarj.1331]

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[@bronco96paul]

I agree, the conventional way should yield a better crop ratio. I live in a mountain area and presently working to build a terraced garden area, but we also have a river in the front yard that is a very popular Stripe Bass fishing spot. So I am looking to add a growing bed to keep a supply of minnows for fishing. I do like your gardening videos and just seen you a re starting a new one about fishing on your new boat. Good luck!!!! Hope to see many more videos!

[@peter8488]

Never done aquaponics and here is what I think, he made this for the beginner not for those already with the knowledge. His phrases, his terms are his way of explaining, everybody has their own flair when doing something. The take away: his explanation makes perfect sense for everything I've seen about beginning a project like this, of course in due time I will go in my own direction if I feel I can improve or do something differently. Root rot Root death Root fungus Root sickness Root failure Root dysfunction Root flood syndrome Root negativity Root malfunctions Root etc, ect, you see there are many ways to express something but it all means trouble for growing your plants, if the explanation he gives doesn't suit you then the video isn't for you, I've watched this man and his experience and work he puts in gives me confidence that he is someone to learn from, that said please everybody having misgivings about what he says do your own video so I can learn from you too, maybe your way is better, but let me decide.

[@aquaponistwatcher3476]

With so many out there with ponds for ambiance and aesthetics, there's a population out there with the basic skills to step over into the world of aquaponics. John - your passion is infectious! Keep up the great work promoting on getting back to basics.

[@Copper9]

All the comments are bashing this guy but this video inspired me to want to do aquaponics. All his videos seem to be showing what you can do to be self sufficient and not how to

[@dasvinimistry9591]

hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover media based aquaponics system try Proutklarton Surviving Instruction Plan (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.

[@johngray429]

study first the nitrate nitrite cycle for ur aquaponic not to fail or else ur system is just good for 2-3mos only

[@ilovekittens8959]

What? I'm not bashing him. I'm just hoping he'll show up in a bathing suit at some point. :p

[@AnimeShinigami13]

just be careful, because if it goes wrong, the whole setup is able to stink to high heaven. Get something small, always start small and experiment and then expand as you go.

[@boboscurse4130]

People are hateful. John is awesome. I would love to have a system like this someday. My local garden store has a system like this. They're growing an entire garden in gravel and the fish are huge. I would grow tilapia for harvest. The local place has carp. Thanks, John, for all you do.

[@favourfolarin7351]

Hello, My name is Adeleke Favour and am a farmer from Nigeria I really appreciate you and your team for bringing creativity and sustainability into agriculture by introducing aquaponics in its best way. Actually in my farm I grow fruits, vegetables, livestocks and herbs and we're really intentional about this because we feel we add values to humanity. Meeting our customers need consistently had not been too easy on us basically because there is a whole lot more we need to learn from experts in this field in terms of technology advancements seed quality and more, and that is the main reason why we need your company's experience to guide us in achieving this. Actually we really want to add values to our country which is suffering from food insecurity, malnutrition, stunting and hunger. We can be of help to our country by improving our productivity rate and by making research on how to grow and sustain our farm for the future in other to help solve most problems we go through in health here in Nigeria. I know your company had made a difference by setting up a strategic plan on how to grow vegetables organically, and we would love to do the same here in Nigeria in other to reduce most paradox we go through. We would love to know more on how to set up an aquaponic farm in terms of finances, equipments, structural planning and resources in other to achieve this. We can also bridge a gap in terms of building a capacity of collaboration. Thank you so much QIQI farms.

[@malthus101]

Hey, aren't you that Prince I lent $100,000 to? You said you would return it after the investment paid out! Where is my money??

[@horsefamily32]

This was the first video I watched that properly explained and showed a bell siphon and how it works and why you use one vs just an overflow valve. Great explanation of the whole process. Thank you so much for your video!

[@patrickpoland3787]

Very good presentation !!!!!

[@midhunkumarj.1331]

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[@billjonesjr8718]

I see many comments that are slightly condescending and or critical of the presentation, now now, at least he had the brains to try to show this way to the people. he gets my vote and regards.

[@kupua]

Hi John, I too am so glad you found aquaponics! I'm here is So Cal and have been running my system for the past 3 years. This past year I've moved my starter flood and drain system 110 gal to the side and now running it as a CHOP2 system using an IBC.

[@SuperMacDaddy66]

They could grow duckweed in the ponds with the fish. Tilapia eat duckweed and it grows super fast, so they might be able to stop feeding purchased fish food. At the very least, it would significantly cut the cost of purchased fish feed.

[@woltra1]

+Darkman Walker also for those interested in growing own fish food.... "Big fish eat little fish"... and bugs too, lots of options for feeding fish

[@SuperMacDaddy66]

Very true. I wish I could find someone close doing this so I could learn hands on.

[@ElleKelsheimer]

+Darkman Walker Can you just grow it on the top of the pond the fish are in? Would that introduce solids?

[@SuperMacDaddy66]

Yes. You can grow the duckweed in the same pond the fish are in. If you have a lot of fish, you may want to grow duckweed in a separate pond as well. It grows very fast, but the fish could eat it faster than it grows. You might just need to have some commercial fish food on hand until you see how the duckweed works out and make adjustments as needed until you don't have to rely on commercial feed. Some solids would be introduced directly from the duckweed, as some of it is bound to die and settle to the bottom, but the majority of any solids in the fish pond would be waste from the fish.

[@ElleKelsheimer]

+Darkman Walker How do you know if they're getting enough to eat?

[@aliceedwards3053]

Thank you John it's always wonderful pleasure watching you educating others don't quit we all need you keep up the good work

[@Praxxus55712]

Growing fish would be cool to get rid of the risk of contamination from mercury and other random risks from wild fish.

[@georgiosantonopoulos7893]

Excellent Video clip! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Patlarny Gardening Expert Principle (probably on Google)? It is a great exclusive guide for learning how to expand your produce with the clever art of aquaponics minus the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my work buddy at last got amazing results with it.

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[@Dodgeybros]

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[@imaheald]

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[@GTL5427]

Thank God I found this when I did. I'm about to start a greenhouse, and I was so pumped for that, but now that I've seen this, my excitement is at a new level. Awesome vid! Appreciate it

[@midhunkumarj.1331]

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[@mangolighters]

How did it go?

[@BESTOFDASHCAM]

Is there a constant water height? Since you said it fills and emptys i guess it changes, whats the time intervall to keep conctant optimal wetness for the roots?

[@wlehtola]

Ebb and flow should cycle roughly once per 15 minutes.

[@chrisedwards5584]

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[@k.o.r.e3997]

Great informative video. I have always raised all kinds of aquatic life , so ive seen the benefits of the "waste" water from aquariums going into your plants . I'm big on prepping and zombie apocalypse culture so this is a great self sustainable system to provide for a family in any survival scenario. I've gotten cilantro to grow with only a beta fish , cilantro bed with a bottom drip reservoir beneath the plants , and with siphon tubes passing the water back up to the fish bowl. I didn't know I was using aquaponics when I was younger but now that I see all these videos and organic methods I thinks it's great untapped culture that could benefit many. Thanks again.

[@ChristinaBlack4083]

I'm doing this at my home! I CAN'T WAIT to get started!

[@BarbaraInspires17]

Keep making these videos because this channel encourages me to do better not only for me but others in my community. Especially, those who've laughed at me in the past now come over apologizing asking for food now they're out of jobs.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Love our aquaponic set up & just got another 100 fish yesterday :) I know a some folks that use rock dust here in Australia along with things like Seasol (seaweed emulsion) worm tea to help boost the levels of the micro nutrients.. Did you know that you can also use aquaponics to grow in soil for the double whammy of nutrients John? ;) Great clip mate, Cheers

[@silkcat51]

I'm jealous. Jealous, jealous, jealous. But 'good on ya' mate. (my day is comin)

[@dandjballard]

another hundred Rob? is that more jade perch? good job!

[@RobsAquaponics]

50 Jade perch & 50 Silver perch David Ballard :) Should be enough for a fish meal every week + all the added veggies & spice we can grow are a HUGE bonus ;)

[@CriticalElixer]

oh ok so media is not required after all. you can just use soil instead, probably automaticaly correcting the ph also. but does it last as long and does the soil get tired and need to be rotated

[@CriticalElixer]

Rob Bob something along those lines. my idea of low maintenance at this point is I intend to pile 4 foot high mounds of dirt on decaying wood in a hugelcuture format surrounding the perimeter of a greenhouse dome built with the awesome keder film to boost light potential. After that, the north end will contain a fish tank, and that will be running toe to toe with the first idea to experiment and see which does the best & i have a good idea the hugelkultur is actually going to be the winner. meanwhile a select portion of the hugel dirt mounds will just occasionally receive un circulated water from the fish tank, say about 50%, and if production increases I may just employ a fish tank large enough to dilute the normal basic rain water with say 30% fish water, you know, not enough to eventually wind up with un balanced, depleted or salty soil but just enough so that the natural microbes can deal with it and move on type thing. in this case there would not be any re circulation involved but i will be getting 48 inches rain a year so the fish tanks can just be economically re filled anyways

[@dillonlaw8898]

This is by far the best video explaining how a aquaponics system works!!! Thank you brother!!!

[@paulchristen7610]

Said it before, Ima say it again. I love this guy. He's passionate, articulate and he encourages viewers to do their own research.

[@MarjorieAlexander]

I researched aquaponics all last year for some DIY projects I was doing and it took me a long time to really understand what a bell siphon was all about just from vague videos and diagrams. Your explanation here is the best I've ever heard. If only I had this video 16 months ago... :p

[@japanesesen]

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[@ireneh2128]

This is amazing. I gain a lot knowledge by watching this & It’s really encourage me as a beginner to start it. Thank you very much.

[@nd685]

This video is 6 years old. Turned out to be really informative

[@gpayneinc]

Such an honest enthusiasm. Your work is good

[@sandertel]

Hi John, glad to see you discovered Aquaponics. As you see the possibilities are endless. Plumbing, filtration, drip irrigation, dutch buckets, paintstrainers, 5 gallon buckets. The systems allows for green growing in a biological and clean way but also triggers the male need to invent and experiment to the max. Great stuff and a hobby to last a lifetime... Thanks for sharing. BTW: if you are in Malaysia at any time, do look up Affnan (to be found on youtube) He is an inventor of various ingenious plumbing ideas for aquaponics and has developed several very practical parts for the system. Good luck and regards, Sander Tel.

[@allenchan829]

Thank you John for this very well presented information about aquaponics in Hawaii. Thank you and Aloha.

[@AgentK_YT]

Best Video By Far, I will watch at home again, you have all the systems working

[@midhunkumarj.1331]

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[@charmdud9]

Awesome!!! One of the few entertaining, interesting and informative videos on 'aquaponics' I've seen! Thank you John, really enjoyed this video!

[@ufoundlogan]

who else saw the green lizard at 6:03

[@oppotato5440]

Me

[@ufoundlogan]

Isaac Wanyonyi I will have to check it out

[@georgiarandom7513]

+ Logan pi That's an anole. They're commonly found in the subtropics and tropics. They also have smoother looking skin.

[@ruforufo2185]

thats a gecko, they are everywhere in hawaii. and i mean EVERYWHERE!! in gardens, in the wild, even in your house. they were crawling all over our ceiling eating bugs. i think, but dont know for sure that in hawaiian culture, to have geckos in your house is considered good luck.

[@superpawn6012]

ha

[@eddiecrews]

Finally someone properly explaining aquaponics and how it works.

[@greeninitiatives]

John, you are amazing and have taught me so much. I really enjoy your videos and it's great to see how passionate you are about spreading the message of clean living and a natural diet. Keep going man! I just started making my first video to try to help people understand growing better.

[@s.l.bright3675]

We are using barrelponics here in Az to create an expensive aquaponics system. We came through the winter and spring just fine and we are waiting to see how it makes it through the summer. We are documenting what we are doing on KZbin under azwildbill or facebook under barrelponics. We are actually using food grade barrels we have come across and discounted lumber. Our tilapia required some heating through the colder months but this year, we hardly had any really cold days. Thanks John for the video, we really appreciated it.

[@scott12black]

I'm glad you covered this John because I've always had a nagging question about aquaponics, but no personal experience to find out. As conscientious gardeners, we want the best stuff to go into our plants so that we have the best stuff go into us. The main nutrient input in these systems are the fish food. After working in a fish shop for years, I learned that the majority of commercially available fish foods are made out of crap ingredients. Do the aquaponics places that you've visited feed premium foods made from good ingredients? Assuming the owner of a system eats the fish as well, this would be doubly important and I'm interested to hear what you have heard on this issue.

[@neogovernment]

Who wouldn't be happy and enthousiastic in Hawaii! Helpful video - thank you

[@corey10418]

Super informative. Thank you for the short video jam-packed full of valuable information.

[@hydroponicgardeningcenter9138]

Thanks for the in-depth look at what aquaponic systems are. I've been wanting to learn more about it and I'm a very visual learner.

[@bobbybernesby4316]

15 years old, really great passion for farming. Hope to be one one day. Love growing food!

[@CesurYapayDünya]

the most educative video I ever watched on any subject. Great Job!

[@cowboysrule931]

outstanding presentation. i am impressed

[@CultivatingDreams-MC]

I really enjoyed your video, especially around [9'15s], I'll be following your content.

[@nayfly9]

Another awesome video, John. I learned something new, as I do in every one of your videos.

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[@thebigcarrot1228]

Great video. Really informative. We've just started playing around with aquaponics using a small fish tank and the advice and information you presented in this video seems really sensible, practical and more comprehensive than other sources we have been looking at. Thanks! BTW my daughter insisted I mention the small castle feature we have in our fish tank as it is really cool.

[@ramosautomotive4643]

I am starting an aquaponics system in my backyard

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[@magneticlifestyle465]

@@hildaalintria7484 Thanks Hilda I'll check that out..probably my host :/

[@Fehren_Hi]

Heeeeey you're in hawaii!!! Man, if I didnt have to work, id so wanna cruise with you!!! U r so knowledgeable!! my bf, realized his dreams n that he wants to b a farmer: grow food for people, for ourself, reduce food cost, organic, possibly live off the grid, and so on.... I hope u enjoy ur stay here!! Maybe next time. Aloha

[@MsThehorror]

I LOVE THIS GUY AND HIS ADVICE HAS HELPED ME ALOT ON MY HOMESTEAD!

[@parthchopra2811]

Such a wholesome video!! Gave me a huge head start in terms of gaining knowledge! THANKS

[@Playingwith3D]

I wish I had the room to do something like this.

[@UncleDickeysRandomLife]

One of my favorite channels John

[@AlbertaUrbanGarden]

I am very much looking forward to expanding into Aquaponics :) thanks for sharing.

[@michellereyes2628]

Here's a great aquaponics system that I use: AquaSystem.club

[@chinnu4813]

I'm researching courses on aquaponics and discovered an awesome resource at Fast Track Grower (google it if you are interested)

[@omarrangel7625]

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[@Itslab9]

You changed my life man..the 2nd Device was truly insane

[@BenevolentXMachine]

You're a boss! Thanks for the video, I love your enthusiasm, refreshing! Have you heard anything about aquaponics with oysters? Could be interesting.

[@ashwin2768]

Oysters are gay

[@punty686]

I’ve started my own backyard system and it was a hit. I’ve shared a few vids on my channel

[@yashveeraudit]

Btw the beneficial bacteria will grow by themselves in a time space of 6weeks to 12weeks (nitrogen cycle)

[@heathhunter5306]

In an aquarium, the final cycle that eats nitrates comes at 6 months or more

[@teameisele3993]

*time span

[@Wahbaaaaah]

Kickass dude! Thanks for making this video! Really covers all the bases. Great work!

[@RJSoftware2000]

That was the best all around explanation I have seen so far. Thanks much! Some questions: The cinder, is it same as charcoal? On another video a guy talks about choosing the correct rock. He states that some rock he bought had limestone and other stuff that messed with the PH of the water. Is that why you chose cinder, is it PH neutral or something? I think the Bell syphon is the way to go. I say this because even though plants that could do well with roots straight in water, I believe those same plants would do good in the flood/drain of the Bell syphon. True? Another thing I wonder is why people who set up these systems don't use kid pools..? Thanks for your knowledge and care of details.

[@bathinimntwana4719]

I like these Aquaponics videos,so wish I can learn how to do one.I think you should come to South Africa to teach us how to do it so that we as poor can feed children in schools here in the state of Nelson Mandela cos its one of the poorest areas here in South Africa

[@Homegarden26]

good job

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[@monot00nz]

Did an aquaponics project in a class (same class, new curriculum every year) over 3 years in high school. We grew mint, basil, and parsley. We used a 55 gallon tank and tilapia. Had so much fun. It's so easy too!

[@mangolighters]

Where was this? What State?

[@JTBear]

I always enjoy your videos John, would love to see YOU add an aquaponic garden to your yard. Somehow I suspect it would be a pretty epic patch of greens.

[@piskuljkopisljkuljkovic5294]

There are a few factors in courses in aquaponics . One plan I found which successfully combines these is the Fast Track Grower (check it out on google) it's the no.1 resource that I've heard of. Check out the unbelievable information .

[@LyubomirLalovMulti]

I discovered your video on Fast Track Grower - there are plenty more awesome videos there that should help you

[@mpreyesmr]

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[@tehseenmushtaq3448]

I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about backyard aquaponics system try Tarbetti Amazing Aquaponics Tutor (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my m8 got great results with it.

[@stevetran73]

well done John. I finally totally understand what is aquaqponics and how the whole system work in detail. Thanks

[@vncoolestguy]

Can i grow weed on aquaponics?

[@chefwhiteboyardee8050]

Yes you can

[@sirenxo]

I'm only a few minutes into your video and have already liked and subscribed.

[@roberthowarth5082]

When I lived in Germany, we got lots of hydroponic tomatoes. They were flavorless. If I grow with a system like this, am I giving up flavor? Are there some veggies that will taste ok, and others that wont have any taste?

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[@luxcurs]

nice vid!! with right amount fish to grow space 80 plus degree water and red worms in growbeds all seems to work well for me been eatn fresh lettuce since april !! tomatoes are blooming also in my system in ghouse! all rest my greens are doing great !! i use the solids from filters to water my garden plant and wifes house plants !! sure enjoy ur videos !! thanks for sharing with everyone !! ohya started growing duckweed also to feed my talapia also !!!

[@Applez00800]

Love this guy! Haha, such a quirky character. Very informative, thank you!

[@victoriaoshea4865]

AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME THIS IS GENIUS

[@BenjasUberHobby]

Really great system there! The set up is so cool!!! Thank you so much for sharing :)

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[@veewilson6164]

This guy is awesome, I love his excitement and explanations.

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[@Kobalt2772]

I do believe you can find most things you will need for aquaponics at home depot except the cinder rock and fish if there no is aquaponics store near you. I wish I had an aquaponics store near me the convenience would be amazing!

[@mikeroki3806]

A lot of it at home depot, some at your local pool store, also at landscaping stores for the fish ponds

[@CASH-TO-THE-MERE101]

Jacob 👀

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[@RevtosTV]

I love it when you do videos on aquaponics, it is such a great process that everyone who likes fresh veggies should do it (I am still waiting for the video on your system, lol). I just started aquaponics last spring so this is my second growing year, third system (two still running), and I actually have been using Azomite rock dust in the systems as well as in my dirt garden, thanks to you. Everything grown has been great but I have to say that the strawberries I have grown are THE best and juiciest strawberries that I have ever grown, by far!! I can't wait to see your AP garden with your new pets! BTW they have automatic fish feeders for when you are off shooting video of other peoples gardens, just saying!!

[@sigma_six]

btw ... I hope you do a show that builds on this video, would like to get even more detail on how you introduce the iron chelate and the rock dust and enzyme stuff. What types of chelate would be best?... How is everything introduced? i.e into the water or "soil"? How much and how would you determine this? How do you measure and keep track? What is temp range for Tilapia? I have hesitated because I imagine the delicate balance required and know this would be critical to monitor in a seasonal environment. This was still one of the best videos I have viewed to date. Ahh... to create your own "eco-system" ... great video... :)

[@jksatte]

You should check out MHP Gardener, he has an extensive fertilizer explanation video for aquaponics. He breaks it down really well.

[@H2o2BillJr]

I would go with a product from Ocean Solutions for the trace minerals in a Aquponics system.

[@sigma_six]

awesome responses! thanks :)

[@freedomdove]

H2o2BillJr That's what I was thinking. I currently use it in my soil garden; though I do use it as a foliage spray.

[@novacooper]

I can't thank you enough. This was the perfect introductory video, I just finished my own and it is going GREAT!!! By the way, you are absolutely adorable :-D

[@riveraantonio21]

Thanks Sir. It is very informative!

[@EgoBruiser]

good video. in the case of rock dust imo... rock dust in water makes a piled up mess, wrecks pumps, etc. soluble kelp (seaweed) works much better in a water system. it's cheaper and renewable. i use gravel for my medium and have to thoroughly wash the dust and smaller particulates out before putting into system, generally there is some more after initial start up that gets removed as well.

[@strycian]

"You have to go to several different stores to get everything." Or you could just go to Lowes, or Home Depot, or if you're really cheap, Ace Hardware and buy everything at one place.

[@dontpanic15]

Acehardware is always more expensive, Lowes is also overpriced. If you have one go to Menards, they are the best price by far.

[@torsteinlb]

Great video! You are so informative and seem like a really genuine guy.

[@dimkomahy974]

I've down on paper the comprehensive DIY aquaponics system that all inexperienced can easily follow.

[@RSGODBRO]

Dimko Mahy link plz?

[@NORATECHNOLOGIES]

Hard to believe this post is 10 years old 👍 grow on !

[@1d10tcannotmakeusername]

It would be cool if they went to mars with an aquaponics system on the ship.

[@georgeabraham7256]

Coming from some aquabotany experience.. If your soil doesn't supply it.. Remember liquid trace elements.. especially iron.. As if you are growing pro display aquabotany water plants.. It will be a small quantity suppliment will last long but it might make all the difference.

[@jwwm2]

87% of food is imported into Hawaii. Insanity.

[@alan30189]

Hawaii was ruined when they forced it into statehood. Now it's overpopulated. It will never be the same. Sad.

[@SloJoFonik]

Yeah, but only 1.4 million people live there permanently whereas 8 million visit annually.

[@jazionpurnsky1185]

philipee32 yes it is without a doubt the most important. An adequately armed population will never fall to an invading nation and will be able to force their own government away from tyranny This is why the united states had to nuke Japan, and why they can not properly win in the middle east.

[@RageAgainstRustyCage]

I don't imagine Hawai'i having much room for Livestock Farms...

[@dylanroberts6674]

Great video. I am setting up a green house aquaponics system in my very small backyard at a rental. Not sure what I’ll grow yet definitely the watercress. But the land is unique because it’s a staggered back retaining wall about 4 feet up. I’m excited because I can just use the land to my advantage. Also all my pumps will be set up on solid to eliminate the cost of that forever. I’ll post it up once I get it done. Stay tuned The Roberts Farm

[@edwardcote2440]

This could be the best way to produce food for a future colony on Mars.

[@IskHope]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@Wowthatsfail]

Edward Cote hydroponic system has to be used because getting the fish there is too complicated.

[@jeguebi2506]

getting fish to mars would be easy... The ship to Mars would most likely be built in space, and then moved via detachable rockets... So set up the aquiponic system in the larger ship, move the fish in as young, or hatch eggs that have been preserved for the task, and wallah... When you get to Mars, they will land just fine as the G-forces and such will be buffered by the water....

[@LaramidiaWX]

I agree that aquaponics would probably work great on Mars. Unfortunately, fish living on the International Space Station showed even faster bone deterioration than human astronauts in microgravity. We also don't yet know how they would fare long term in the 1/3 gravity of Mars. Worth a try though!

[@EthanHeffernan]

fish centrifuge dude, the faster it spins the more muscular they get.

[@justgivemethetruth954]

Interesting video .... One stop shops are a great idea ... but usually the way I've seen it work is that in places like this the prices are much higher than doing the trips to the 5 other convenience stores like Home Depot. The thing is, how do you get all your minerals into the water in soluble water form that does not kill the fish. Another thing is that that was a good explanation of the bell siphon, but I don't think all the water siphons out, it only siphons out until the water level falls below those holes near the bottom of the bell siphon which then allow the vacuum to suck air and breaks the siphon and the water starts to collect in the tank again.

[@SonofSorenOfficial]

Aquaponics is the future

[@pershop4950]

just like the movie "the martian", if we're ever in a situation where we will have limited fertilizers and water to grow food, then human wastes, composting, and something like fish aquaponics will become very important.

[@HJG-1019]

Wow! You've done the best so far to really explain the whole set-up! Thanks!

[@joeweiland9723]

"And i love eating em, especially young babies. Love em".

[@xblowsmokex]

😂

[@MrJaideepdas]

Your are a good man doing a great video to help us grow food.

[@johnfranklin4038]

This guy making the videos... he appears to be a shill for different companies selling products for whatever subject he is covering. Here he's pushing the products from a particular aquaponics supply company. In other videos he's selling fertilizer and other things. Take what he tells you with a grain of salt and watch several other videos to get a good foundation on the subject or you may be bit in the butt by something he's left out. Like the iron chelate... you can get by by hanging a hunk (1 or 2 pounds for the size system in this video) of clean iron (no oil or dirt on it) in the water and scrape it with a knife every few days to release the rust scale. That will provide plenty of iron to the system. The "jump start" he's pushing, you just need to start without fish for a few weeks and just pee into the water once a day for the first week. I know it sounds disgusting but it will jump start (for free) the ammonia cycle that the bacteria grow on and after a few weeks you can start adding fish for them to take up the release of ammonia into the system for the bacteria to break down so the plants can absorb it.

[@turkthagorqas]

John Franklin, check out out Johns "Growing your greens" stuff on KZbin. It might give you another impression of his integrity and knowledge. In Lak'ech

[@johnfranklin4038]

Turk Traut Wow, this is one of those videos... and I've seen about a dozen of them, all of them he's pushing random products, giving generic advice and being just a waste of time to watch. Turning off notifications on this video, I'm done coming back to it.

[@Sublime_37]

Cool, my husband is seriously considering this but we’re not knowing of any of it but we’re going to try.

[@rexfpv]

and i LOVE eatin' em. ESPECIALLY when they're young babies.....

[@obasadavid2389]

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[@gary.richardson]

Great video! Very informative and eliminated some of my concerns with fish poo. As far as trace minerals added to your water, I do know that there are databases which reveal how much minerals are absorbed per species of plant and that can give you some guidelines for how much to add. However, some plants may be capable of absorbing more than is desired for human consumption and the fish may also be affected. One thought is to vary your growing media with trace mineral rocks on the plants that can absorb it best, just a thought.

[@3er24t4g1]

Geko at 6.03

[@rawrkyro]

+JMAPScience It's a Golden Dust Gecko native to Hawaii.

[@j.c.2214]

awesome world of knowledge, thanks for all the info. on the wonderful way of growing. many blessings and keep up the great work that you do for us all.

[@d8d810]

Use a bug zapper and you don't have to buy fish food :)

[@midhunkumarj.1331]

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[@goutvols103]

Thank you for sharing. I did not realize that aquaponics required so much outside ingredients to work. I had see other videos where nothing else was added in that it was a closed system.

[@ItsMrSavory]

IS THERE ANY WAY TO ELIMINATE THE FISH AND HAVE SOME SORT OF AQUAPONICS SYSTEM UTILIZING FUNGI, ALGAE OR SOME OTHER ORGANISM FOR A VEGANIC AQUAPONIC SYSTEM. MY MAIN CONCERN IS ELIMINATING THE FISH TO LOWER MAINTENANCE EVEN FURTHER. ANY IDEAS?

[@xdragonxb0i]

+Darin Schell you can just throw rotting meat to create nitrates and ammonia. Which i much prefer having fish. You need something to produce waste and a lot of to provide nutrient.

[@ItsMrSavory]

Haha. Funny. I have actually answered my own question. As other microorganisms can be cultivated to produce a nitrogen source.

[@aquaponicdumme]

same effect as your towns waste management. pissed and shit feed nitrites and nitrates. no fish needed if you dont mind playing in your own shit and piss. good luck with that.. lol

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

coy. they are prolific producers of nitrates and noone eats them

[@anthonylambert1225]

+Darin Schell yes, it's actually really popular and its called "Hydroponics". Same thing, no fish.

[@koicaine1230]

I have a plastic bin with Mosquito fish in my living room, I use it to Clone plants and use cut up pool noodles for floats for the plants. It's the most basic, cheap setup ever and it works great! I have 2 above ground Intex pools set up outside with Koi in them, I use the spent water to feed my garden

[@MuffFlux]

Fish waste mainly means ammonia, not "fish pee and poop". Bacteria convert the ammonia to plant nutrients.

[@zestafpv427]

Muff Flux Wow! Your ignorance is showing. I find it so funny how the dumbest people ALWAYS think they are so smart. You do know that kids like my niece are getting into this kind of stuff. I appreciate that he explains things in such a way that everyone can understand. You just want to show off that you know one big word. Congratulations. You should be so proud of yourself. Now go run and look up the word ignorant. Now you will know two big words!! 👏

[@zestafpv427]

Muff Flux Do you realize THOUSANDS of people will waist their time reading your dumb comment? I’m so sick of people like you who think the world revolves around you! News flash!! It doesn’t, your mama lied to you! When was the last time you taught anyone anything that was actually useful? Do you not live in the real world? There are actually people out here who’s second language is English. Are you even aware of that? Of course NOT the whole world revolves around you!! The only thing you have taught anyone is how to really piss me off!!!

[@MuffFlux]

@@zestafpv427 ooh... Someone struck a nerve! Hahaha Can only assume you're a troll cause no one is this stupid. Better luck next time bro! Hahaha

[@taizen39]

I use rock dust here in ND... i have a very healthy avacado tree in the system. i use the tree as my rock dust timer... if the leaves begin to show minor discoloration, i just as a few tablespoons to the system and within a week all is well.