DIY AQUAPONICS System for 10 Gallon Fish Tank- Part 2
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Part 2 of the DIY aquarium AQUAPONICS System for my 10 Gallon Fish Tank. This video rounds out the final build and shows the system running on my fish tank. This DIY aquaponics system was built using all materials found either on Amazon or at local hardware stores and came in under $50 total!
Items Used:
Clay Pebbles/ Hydroten: amzn.to/2rBeBcK
Submersible water pump: amzn.to/2Y1sRYr
30w grow light: amzn.to/2R393Cv
Rockwool starter cubes: amzn.to/2R38V5Z
PVC pipe cutters : amzn.to/37RXEvm
Window tray box grow bed: amzn.to/2QZj6si
Check out part 1 of the aquaponics system build here: • DIY AQUAPONICS System ...
Update to my DIY Aquaponics fish tank system:
• DIY AQUAPONICS Fish Ta...
My DIY aquaponics system will be fueled by a colony of guppies, which will hopefully feed some aquaponic lettuce and spinach to start.
I would love to get your feedback on this DIY aquaponics system, and take a look at other DIY aquaponic systems you may have produced or seen elsewhere. Make sure to subscribe for the grow log to track how well the aquaponics system grows plants!
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Here in 2023! Thanks bro! 7:20
So glad you’re here!
This is best aquarium aquaponics video I’ve seen. Thanks
Look up the Bell Siphon, so it fills up, then automatically empties, giving the roots some air
I have a similar set up in a 29 gallon, with 2 of these window sill pots. I made the fish tank lid out of plywood and built a shelf for the upper planter. Screwed a light into the bottom of the plywood and drilled a hole into the wood for the wire to run through. Then drilled a higher hole in the planter boxes on one end and lower on the other end to allow for drainage. Attached the pump line to the higher hole one the upper planter and sealed it with aquarium sealant, and the same with PVC attachments running to the second planter and then out to the lower that drains down back into the aquarium via PVC. I also used 3 inch net cups to cover up the PVC openings so the hydroton/leca wouldn’t drain into the other pot or into the aquarium. Fish are currently in the system and I’m starting bell peppers, tomatoes, cayenne peppers, kale, spinach, mustard, cress and two different kinds of basil all in Viagrow Super plugs - the bell peppers which are in net pots because I started them before beginning the system and they’re already 2 week seedlings.
Can't wait for the update see how the plants are doin !
Thanks! Plants are growing great, and I’m keeping a video journal of the growth, will update with a video soon!
Hey Bert, I posted the first update. Hope you got the chance to check it out!
Nice set up man! Hope you didn't give up on updates of how it worked out??
just saw this and wow nice work!
I would recommend you gravel, it will clog from time to time and therfore is a little time consuming. Also the roots will stuck to the gravel after harvest. Better use a floating technique like a raft system made out of styrofoam
Nice job, look forward to seeing how well the plants do! I'd be curious about doing a small herb garden for something that size.
hi guys, the greatest results that i've ever had was by following the Keiths Ponics Site (i found it on google) definately the most incredible info that I've tried.
Looks nice, good job. Been doing indoor aquaponics for a few years now. I switched from media to dwc to make it easier to clean and manage anaerobic zones that develop in the media. Air flow is key out in CA because we have bacterial spot disease that will find you no matter what you do. So you may think about adding a small fan to keep air moving around the plants. I use t5ho and find 2 bulbs per row of leafy greens to be sufficient so if the LED is similar ppfd then it should be fine at around 10 hours/day (i like hydrofarm mechanical timers). In my system, i find it starts to work respectably at 5ppm excess system nitrate, and works really well at a stable 40ppm nitrate. Bright agrotech has some videos up about supplemental dosing. DTPA Iron chelate helps a lot in my system but tints the water yellow. Our water here is very low tds, so i bump KH to 4-6degrees using potassium bicarbonate. I bump GH to a similar 4-6degrees using a hardness buffer composed of MgSO4, K2SO4, and CaSO4. At system maturity of stable 40ppm nitrate fully planted i have to add a bit of potassium bicarb to keep the ph from crashing. Spinach has never worked for me, i think running at 78F has been just too hot for it. Lettuce does well as does basil and other herbs. Lettuce is easier to start systems ime since it is less sensitive to ph. Ive had success with lettuce at ph up to 7.6, but basil underperforms until you are stable at 7.0 and it seems to want 6.8 and dirtier water than lettuce. Be patient and have fun! Aquaponics takes time to mature and get right. Hydro is immediate and is easy to get wrong.
Wow, I really appreciate the informative and experience filled response. I did go into this system knowing I will need to clean it out every once in a while, but still see how the substrate works for a few grows. The information you provided is superrrrr helpful for me and I will definitely use it going forward. I just came back from my work trip and the plants have EXPLODED since being out into the system about 10 days ago. I know the system may be vulnerable to bacteria but will try to monitor it. I’ll be making a video to show the progress, and an also setting up some hydroponic grows using the kratky method so looking forward to learning that as well!
Also, looks like the spinach hasn’t taken off like the lettuce (my ph is around 7). It doesn’t look bad just still slow but will definitely keep your ph recommendation in mind if it continues to get worse
@@One_more_cast for me, ph and temperature has been tough for spinach in aquaponics. I typically get some germination and spindly growth and then it stalls out, right next to lettuce that is doing well. From what i understand, spinach is more heat sensitive than lettuce, and needs a ton of iron. You can google image search "ph vs nutrient availability in hydroponics" and there will be some useful infographics. You are not doomed to disease. Its usually pretty manageable. I was trying to emphasize the need for air movement in an indoor environment. You are basically trying to grow field crops in a jungle (stagnant moist air). Any form of hydro allows you to get away from soil borne pests/diseases and weeds, but then you need to manage nutrients, ph carefully. Move indoors and you get rid of bad weather and most pests (and their predators), but now you need to manage air movement, temperature, humidity, and light. Its all a tradeoff. You will learn how to deal with problems as they arise. Books can help trim out some of the nonsense and hearsay of the internet. Best to listen to folks who do it for a living/have money on the line not just selling classes and arm chair qb. Unfortunately all of the standard best practices ive been able to find have been mostly hydroponics since it is a huge and established industry/science. Aquaponics not so much. After years of doing aquaponics i am moving toward decoupled aquaponics. I am just now starting my first experiments by using fish tank water from water changes in a deep water culture hydro system with added nutrients and more active ph adjusting than i can do in aquaponics. Good luck!
@@DanDannyDanielleBob I found your comments very informative. I am starting with 20 gallon tank for my office. To make it look good and grow some lettuce and other stuff...
Excellent video man, so simple and easy for a beginner like me to follow along.
Thank you!
Great setup, well thought out and just the kind of idea I was looking to steal for my home set up with a few tweaks to try and make it a more seamless fit on my tank lid.
Thanks man starting mine tomorrow. I appreciate the video
Wow that really came out nice
thank you
Your awesome Bro, thanks so much for sharing all that you've sharing with these videos. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate seeing this.
I love this!!!!!! I want to follow and see how your plants are doing!
Very cool. I’m definitely going to create something similar.
This is great. I really want to try something like this soon but dont think a single betta in a ten gallon would produce enough fertilizer for even one plant lol.
Will be saving this video for the future though.
thanks so much for so much detail. This helps a lot!!
So glad it helped! I continue to use the system and love it, with some minor tweaks on things I’m learning along the way!
Definitely want updates
Will do!
Are you going or have you added a timer for the pump so the plants won't have constant water on the roots?
thanks for upload! liked and subscribed! one of the better tutorials!
nice job mate :)
thank you!
smart thing woulda been to put the pump on a timer and then a stand pipe and use it like a flood and drain system
Have you had any issues with the chemicals used in the spray paint or glue for the PVC passing through & harming the fish? That has been my biggest concern in using PVC with the standard non drinking water?
You need to use the same glue for potable water that u would use for ure house faucets. It would be drinking water pvc
Interesting but there is a drip hanging from the left elbow.
thanks, not sure what you mean there tho - no drips here.
At 3:46? That's a bit of silicone that leaked from the joint. Not water.
My question is if you glued the PVC pipes together, or if you did a dry fit? And if so, did they ever incur any leaks? Thanks for letting me know in advanced!
Thanks for the question! I used 100% silicone on the pvc to make sure it would be waterproof, however given that the system never experienced a lot of pressure I think dry fit wouldn’t leak either.
Good video How do you controle nitrogen and also how do you monitor ph in the Fish tank.
How many hour of light you have on.
And what is schedule fish feeding.
Do you use any products to fertilize the plants or to add nutrients to the plant?
How did u cycle the system? And how long did it take to completely cycle? BTW nice project
Part 2 of the Aquaponics system, super excited to show you guys how well the plants are doing!
What size aquarium did you use for this setup?
How many guppies do you keep in the tank? I am wanting to start something up as well, but was planning a slightly smaller growbed for a 20 or 29 gallon tank... so I am looking for a ratio of fish to growbed space. :D Also, what tank maintenance do you do for the guppies? I know that the aquaponics setup is supposed to act as a filter of sorts, but I don't know if I should add an actual filter as well.
Your video was very helpful, thanks a lot!
Glad you got something out of it! So I started with 5, but guppies multiply very rapidly so I try to keep the number below 15 or so just so they don’t overcrowd the tank and to make sure they stay healthy. Seems to work fine for the plants. I’ m going to opt to keep a secondary hang on back filter as well just for my price of mind. Good luck building your own system!
I'm enjoying your video, 3:46 is that a leak?
I think the drainage should have been up higher, tubes should have stuck up from bottom of pot about 2 inches for water to pool at the bottom not just drain straight out defeating the purpose
Otherwise awesome idea
hey.. Just a thought! why dint you make discharge on top part so that water can go down after reaching certain height?
Can you elaborate on this idea? Interested to hear the reasoning
with two holes for discharge, I don't see how the water could reach a higher level
Can I grow hot peppers in one of these?
How do you filter the water going to fish tank?
Do you have to clean finish tank with a set up like this?
Would a long fish tank bubbler work in the row bed to distribute the water?
I dont think there is enough water in the bed for that option. I am going to go the bell siphon route here shortly
Do. You have a list of materials
Good man looks good
thank you!
Great. One question, because i am into Aquascaping with heavily planted fish tanks, is the vegetable still edible since i am using liquid fertilizers on my tanks?
Hi, it would be tough for me to know witout knwoing which fertz you are using, but i would think it should be fine, especially that it is safe for the fish. I would consider it similar to using chemical fertz in soil.
One More Cast Thanks for the reply. I used mostly Seachem Ferts if you are aware of that. Yes its safe for fish.
Do I still need a filter for my first tank or do the plants act as my filter?
still need
Great videos, we are just starting out. Do you need to set the pump at full power or adjust it for less flow? We are starting out with a 10 gallon tank and will copy your technique of poking holes in the tubing for drip irrigation. Also, how many hours per day should we run the drip irrigation? Thanks!
Why do you have the second tank next to it??
For lettuce...
I have a 50 gallon and a 125 gallon I want to do it for
You should! You could put a nice sized system on those tanks!
Please keep us updated on 125 gallon fish tank.
that system is dangerous , the drain pipes can get clog easy and theres no overflow system to have that under control