How to Make Soil Wicking Bed & Dutch Bucket for your Aquaponics System

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  • @RobsAquaponics
    @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +7

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    • @mrdkoser
      @mrdkoser Рік тому +1

      It really is a great guide and I like that tou keep adding ro it as well! Where or how do I find the download able pdfs you mentioned? And it would also be nice to maybe download some of the guides video for offline viewing, maybe put a password protection on it just for owners or members.

    • @Kangaroojumper
      @Kangaroojumper Рік тому +1

      Hey Rob did you live in the Illawarra ever?

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      @@mrdkoser Sorry I missed this Devin. The PDF's are on some of the modules in the more information section below the video.
      Let me know if you're after any further info as well as it helps me know what to add to existing or to create.
      I have asked Retrieve about off line viewing & they said it's not possible with the way they create the guides interactive components unfortunately.

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      @@Kangaroojumper
      I haven't lived down that way.

    • @wilsondias3565
      @wilsondias3565 10 місяців тому

      This technique is great for planting potatoes

  • @NeonblueIndustries
    @NeonblueIndustries Рік тому +1

    No need to apologize for ANYTHING Rob, you are a Legend and we are privileged and grateful for the info you share with us!

  • @survivalpodcasting
    @survivalpodcasting Рік тому +4

    Seeing you do a flow though wicking bed makes me happy. If you want to you can put it on a separate pump and have it run the pump once or twice a day for 15 minutes and it will be plenty to keep her topped and if you get any blockages it won't be as big an issue. That said I have some that have run trouble free continuous for 5 plus years.
    The reason I went to timed pumps in some of my systems is they last longer so if a primary pump fails you just flip the timer on and it is a back up while you get the primary fixed.

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      Hey Jack. I only let it run in the morning now until around mid day as I figure that's long enough to replenish any moisture that's been used. I spend a lot of my time "in the house" on the deck so would catch any failures & sort them out quick smart.
      I played with timers a 20+ years ago doing hydro. Had loads of failures so never really used them again until we put the oyster mushroom misters on them. I think my main issue was I was working to a much tighter budget back then & bought crap.
      Have been missing the podcasts of late, life is getting busy around here while we're looking for a farm.
      Hope all's well mate. 👍

    • @survivalpodcasting
      @survivalpodcasting Рік тому

      @@RobsAquaponics Interesting that you had failures. The simple century timers I use are dead simple and tend to last a long time. I keep a couple on the shelf for failures. It is usually the ones I can't truly shelter that tend to get stuck at some point.
      But as always everyone should do what works best for their situation. Just happy to see you with a flow though.

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      @@survivalpodcasting Like I said dollar stores aren't the best places to buy electrical timers. 😉
      Cheers

  • @edengardeningtowers4923
    @edengardeningtowers4923 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the shout out brother. Every bit counts. You cool with me talking your channel up? You are my inspiration to get all this started. Thank you for your content.

  • @starr_ship
    @starr_ship Рік тому +3

    I recently picked up some Uniseals through your Amazon store and they are AWESOME! They are so cheap that I can make several quality of life upgrades that I otherwise would not be able to justify when having to buy bulkhead fittings. I've been searching for a good singular source of aquaponics information for some time and you are the first source I've found that really checks all the boxes. I do believe I'll be buying into your interactive guide, and thank you much for sharing your knowledge!

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Starr Ship. Don't forget the discount code if you make the purchase. 😉👍

  • @sunilscorpy4594
    @sunilscorpy4594 Рік тому +2

    Jack sure is excited about this build ❤😂😊

  • @serenahdesjarlais
    @serenahdesjarlais Рік тому +1

    i like this, cause if you move lots you can take it with you, set up, tear down....

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      We need to re stain the deck timber so part of it's design was so I could break it down & set it up inside while we work. 😉👍
      Cheers & have a top one XS.

  • @reinhardtras
    @reinhardtras Рік тому +1

    Thank for this video. So nice to get measurements in metric.

  • @Shane_O.5158
    @Shane_O.5158 Рік тому +3

    hi Rob , i like the dutch bucket for mint idea, we had mint take over a bath tub, it was a mess to controll, so seperate buckets it is. we also ( for comparison ) planted gotu-cola into a seperate bathtub and it never blocked the drain hole, ( constant flood of 1 inch deep )

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Shane. Ever grown water cress in an aqua bed?

    • @Shane_O.5158
      @Shane_O.5158 Рік тому +1

      @@RobsAquaponics yes i have, it grows like mint, it's ok if you can continually cut it back. at least it doesn't have runners that go down under to the pipes and block them.

  • @ChuanfaBuddha
    @ChuanfaBuddha Рік тому +2

    Nice little system 👍

  • @sallyweiner4180
    @sallyweiner4180 Рік тому +1

    What a fun system!

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      Thanks Sally. I'm thinking we'll end up with more hybrid system like this down the line.
      Hope you folks are doing well.

  • @gregoryarmistead3477
    @gregoryarmistead3477 Рік тому +1

    Looks great Rob👍

  • @Sue-ec6un
    @Sue-ec6un Рік тому +1

    Someday, when I get my farm, I'm gonna give this a try. A nice small scale just like this one. I'm excited to try it!

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      That's great to hear. We're hoping to have fish in the dam/pon once we find a suitable property to buy.

  • @quentinwilliams3492
    @quentinwilliams3492 Рік тому

    Q from Wales UK you have inspired me to make a start and have a try 😊

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      Nice one Q. Hope the build goes smoothly for you. 👍🐟

  • @jamielingenfelter5206
    @jamielingenfelter5206 Рік тому

    You are amazing I’ve been watching you for years and because of you I fell in love with

    • @jamielingenfelter5206
      @jamielingenfelter5206 Рік тому

      Aquaponics systems I made quite a few can’t wait to make a really big one out of a large pond

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      Nice one Jamie. Hope the build goes smoothly when the time comes.
      Cheers mate & all the best.

  • @dannagiddens2133
    @dannagiddens2133 Рік тому

    Good day!

  • @mikew642
    @mikew642 Рік тому

    Rob thank you for all of this information... been watching for years, and you give humanity hope!

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      Many thanks Mike. I'm just trying to be useful mainly. 😉
      Cheers & have a top one mate.

  • @ozzypunk1
    @ozzypunk1 Рік тому +1

    Thanks mate
    Keep up the good work

  • @sweetwateragaquaponics1021
    @sweetwateragaquaponics1021 Рік тому +2

    Look forward to your videos every week rob . It's awesome u got jack helping u on your projects . I have 5 Australian blue heelers that work with me daily on my aquaponics system and rabbitry builds and maintenance best wishes to u on the new farm. Hope u and the Mrs find the right fit mate. God bless and keep up the good work

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      Thanks Mate. Our first dog together was a read healer.
      We're off again this weekend to look at 5 or 6 more places, couple have a lot of promise as did a large block we looked at on Saturday just gone.
      Cheers & have a top one.

  • @garethrhodes3594
    @garethrhodes3594 Рік тому +1

    That's awesome Rob, Love the combination of wicking bed and aquaponics mate keep up the good work!

  • @TimandLiamsEastcoastkoillc
    @TimandLiamsEastcoastkoillc Рік тому

    Good day mate just checking out some old videos and I see we have the same grow bed the blue mop buckets 😂 looks great

  • @adolfomoreno1771
    @adolfomoreno1771 Рік тому

    Good day

  • @NeilsBackyard
    @NeilsBackyard Рік тому +1

    Thanks Rob
    I like the idea of using the Aquaponics from the fish tank through to the wicking bed
    I'm thinking I might move my banana 🍌 tree over to this type of system

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      Nice one Neil. Would like to know how you get on mate. 👍

  • @robjones2852
    @robjones2852 11 місяців тому

    G'day Rob. Hope all is well for you & family in 2024.

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Rob. Bit of a shaky start to 24 (Jack got tagged by a black snake but is OK) but it will be smooth sailing from here on in.
      Hope its a fantastic year for you as well mate.

  • @dawnt6791
    @dawnt6791 Рік тому

    I've been wanting to do aquaponics with the pond I'm planning in my greenhouse, but I couldn't make up my mind whether to do the clay pellet or wicking bed with soil. After watching this, I realized, I can do BOTH. Thanks for this!

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      Glad I could help some. Have fun with the build.

  • @albertriibe6964
    @albertriibe6964 Рік тому

    Really enjoying the learning

  • @chaundrasimmons2163
    @chaundrasimmons2163 Рік тому

    Beautiful job!!!

  • @kerryevans2038
    @kerryevans2038 Рік тому

    handy little set up.

  • @TheRealMercyofGod
    @TheRealMercyofGod Рік тому +1

    Love your setup that's a great and simple setup 🙏🏼

  • @jenniferjsaracino
    @jenniferjsaracino Рік тому

    Really nice easy build

  • @neverjabr8588
    @neverjabr8588 Рік тому

    Nice job mate

  • @jimparsons8440
    @jimparsons8440 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Rob.
    What is the purpose of the Dutch bucket?

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      Hey Jim. I'm using it to keep the mint contained. Have seen it take over whole grow beds in no time flat, just like water cress. 👍

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Рік тому

    Very interesting.

  • @petermclennan9709
    @petermclennan9709 Рік тому

    Congratulations 🎉🤔

  • @salmaboungab-rt4jz
    @salmaboungab-rt4jz Рік тому

    Good

  • @mikeslicker7569
    @mikeslicker7569 4 місяці тому

    The great video

  • @unspokenfishkeeping3100
    @unspokenfishkeeping3100 Рік тому

    Legend

  • @joshadsett4835
    @joshadsett4835 Рік тому

    i like this system

  • @NeonblueIndustries
    @NeonblueIndustries Рік тому

    Right so the "dutch Bucket" serves as not just a constant drip planter but a Solids catcher as well nice. How long do you think it would take before you have to take out and clean the cloth and dump the solids on the compost?

  • @mrdkoser
    @mrdkoser Рік тому +2

    Good day mate! The wicking bed looks to have constant flow instead of a timer... does it wash the sand wicking areas or over saturate the whole bed? Is it possible to not have aerobic zones in that bed with constant flow? I though we had ro have those types of bed on a timer or let them run dry or it would be a problem, but correct me if I'm wrong... look great though, nice set up! Cheers!

    • @survivalpodcasting
      @survivalpodcasting Рік тому +2

      Both ways work just fine, I have both on my property. I have some constant flow that have run for 5 years now, they only get shut down in winter for a couple months.

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      Hey Devin. Only the very base of the wicks are in water so they don't draw up a great deal. My soil wicking beds outside have a lot more water in them & as long as the soil mix is suitable (contains a decent amount of compost/organic matter) they done over wick & become saturated. 👍

    • @gattamom
      @gattamom 4 місяці тому

      @@RobsAquaponicsWhat soil mix do you recommend?

  • @Cliofused-rv4gg
    @Cliofused-rv4gg 20 днів тому

    😀😍 Jack 🐕.
    What type of fish do you use in this setup?Can I start with soil from my garden and guppies?

  • @GreenPond_aquaponics
    @GreenPond_aquaponics Рік тому +1

    Hi Rob! Can I ask you a question about phosphate??
    How do you add phosphorous to your system??
    when I add phosphorous to my system, calcium deficiency has occured. because of the reaction between phosphate and calcium...
    please help..

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      There's generally enough in the fish waste so we don't have to supplement it. Were you getting purpling leaves?

  • @Dongra-mixVlog
    @Dongra-mixVlog Рік тому

    Nice

  • @redlineXX
    @redlineXX 11 місяців тому

    you make it look so easy lol, so can I put a row of dutch buckets one after the other for additional space and just have it drain back in to my sump?

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  11 місяців тому

      That should work just fine Brett. 👍

  • @asmziauddinahmed1964
    @asmziauddinahmed1964 Рік тому

    Many thanks Rob! I am Zia from Bangladesh and I am looking for getting such idea for long time which I want to introduce in aquaponic system at my rooftop garden. I have only one query- what's the thickness of geo textile you used there and can it prevents to pass through dirt materials from wicky bed to bottom except water to drain out?

  • @monkeypuzzlefarm
    @monkeypuzzlefarm Рік тому +1

    Is there a particular spec for the Geofabric?

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      I just look for something that's used in veggie growing James. Some places here will sell it in small "off the roll" amounts.

  • @danhammond5424
    @danhammond5424 Рік тому

    I’ve always wanted to use those drip irrigation for Dutch buckets, but I feel that the drip end would clog easily with any solids in the system. What plans do you have for filtering in this system?

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      Hey Dan. I've had them clog on me in the past & find short sections like this are easy enough to clean using wire. Mind you, I've only run 4 at a time. Having a few dozen clog could cause much bigger issues.
      I'm still playing with the idea of sitting the pump inside a "filter bucket" but have no concrete plans as of yet.

  • @LK-3000
    @LK-3000 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. Very nice setup. Do you ever have a problem with the heat causing an algae bloom in the fish tank portion? I'm in the desert and we've gotten awful algae blooms in anything that we've tried to set up as hydroponic. We've tried shade but that doesn't stop the algae from overtaking the reservoirs. I'm just curious if that happens to you.

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      Shading the tanks & using UV proof cladding on the bed & tank walls looks to do the job for us LK.
      I did use a UV water filter to get on top of a bad outbreak in a aquaculture system a few years back but it's not a good long term solution in aquaponics as it can mess with some of the nutrients plant availability.

  • @skeets6060
    @skeets6060 Рік тому

    Rob greeting from the US, I have a question, since the last time I asked about getting a small set up for the grand kids to play with. The clay balls have gone out of sight here, if you can find them ,what other kind of medium might be a good alternative? I did set up a Dutch bucket system just to muck about with, and used pearlite in the buckets for tomatoes, but that aint cheap either. So any ideas would be grand :)

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      River rock or rock without carbonates (like limestone) is fine to use. It can be a bit rough on the hands though. There's also lava rock / scoria that many folks use & is available in the US. Also look up expanded shale. Rob from the Bigelow Brook Farm channel seel it if that helps any. www.bigelowbrook.com/products/Shale/Default.aspx

  • @gwenjohnston-petrarch5071
    @gwenjohnston-petrarch5071 Рік тому

    Hey Rob. Great video. Maybe a little off this subject but I was wondering if you knew what nutrient I can put in my hydroponic system to make my lettuces sweeter. I’m going romaine and Tom Thumb lettuces which seem to be tasting a bit bitter. I know there’s a nutrient that is responsible for the sweetness in plants but I don’t know what that is or how to use it in my hydroponics? I just thought you might have some wisdom. Thanks a bunch!
    Gwen

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      Hi Gwen. I don't know sorry. It might be a question to ask over on Hoocho's channel. There's loads of helpful folks in his comment sections normally.
      Sorry I'm not much help.

    • @gwenjohnston-petrarch5071
      @gwenjohnston-petrarch5071 Рік тому

      @@RobsAquaponics you are a tremendous help on so many things, Rob. I do really appreciate your taking the time anyway. Can I find Hoocho’s channel under the name’Hoocho’ , of is the channel called something else?? Thanks so much!

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      @@gwenjohnston-petrarch5071 Here you go Gwen,
      www.youtube.com/@Hoocho
      Hope you find the info you need

  • @gattamom
    @gattamom 4 місяці тому

    What soil mix are you using?

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  4 місяці тому

      I used a premium potting mix by Searls. . 👍

  • @mrleeal
    @mrleeal Рік тому

    do the birds drink the water or go after the fish?

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      We have water out for the birds so I haven't seen them down there yet. Jack had a slurp once that we've seen but that was it. We will be putting a wire grate over the top once the fish go in to protect them for the kingfishers & kookaburras.👍

  • @dearlove88
    @dearlove88 Рік тому

    I know it late, but this really need some wood slats screwed in to keep the sump tank in shape. I walked out one day and the top grow bed had fallen into the sump

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому

      You have the same setup?

    • @dearlove88
      @dearlove88 Рік тому

      @@RobsAquaponics yeah, had it for 6 or 7 years. It’s a good little unit, just flexes out over time. I screwed in 2 bits of wood and now the grow bed sits on that

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  Рік тому +1

      @@dearlove88 Cheers for that. I'll be pulling it down for the move soon so will look at better support next time we set it up.

  • @HellDraGO
    @HellDraGO Рік тому

    For the Algo...

  • @greghanson5864
    @greghanson5864 6 місяців тому

    C4YT!!

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  6 місяців тому +1

      Not sure what that means sorry. 🤔

    • @greghanson5864
      @greghanson5864 6 місяців тому

      @@RobsAquaponics Comment 4 You Tube. Adds to the algorithm without getting too wordy. 😃

    • @RobsAquaponics
      @RobsAquaponics  6 місяців тому

      @@greghanson5864 😂😂 Thanks Greg. I looked it up & it said something about crypto currency so was wondering. 👍

  • @drrahilakurdi5943
    @drrahilakurdi5943 Рік тому

    🍬🍬🍬🍬

  • @hmt0939
    @hmt0939 Рік тому

    I see just a black screen

  • @idrisboungab4038
    @idrisboungab4038 Рік тому

    Good