hi, i have watched your videos several times. they are great. i have never been able to visit your site however to have a copy of the book. it just does not open up. is there any way i can get a copy of the book or onto your website? thank you
You go to great lengths to use Ibc totes but for the grow beds would it not be easier to build two big grow beds and only 2 bell siphons less pipe and fittings
Hi Shawn, I'm looking at setting up a Aquaponic commercial farm, is there a way where we can pay to set it up? Looking at running the farm on solar as well.
I know prices are different, but where you live, how much would a system like this cost and how much would a small system (support one family) cost?Smallest scale thanks
I am looking at going and setting some like this up the only problem I have is where I am off to has little electricity and lots of brounouts so I am looking no pumps I could use a hand with that issue
Yes, you can use your grow beds to do that. A biofilter is a place for beneficial bacteria to grow. A biofilter is cheap to build, why not do so? Also, I do everything I can to prevent any fish fecal matter from getting into the grow beds. For my systems and with tilapia, max is 64 tilapia in each IBC tank.
For tilapia in my systems, I calculate for a 1 lb fish for every 4 gallons of water. The IBC tote will have approximately 250 gallons of water. All fish species have different stocking density and water quality tolerance.
I don't see why not, but you my have issues to plumb it. The system water flows by gravitation. Also, having them up waist high is nice for planting or harvesting.
Hey Shawn, i'm building a system based on your designs from the ebook here in England to fit the size of a british conservatory, so i thought i'd start a UA-cam Channel so people can follow the build from construction to harvest. Could i talk to you about promoting your ebook via my channel?
If you have purchased in, you don't need to purchase it again. Email your purchase receipt and I will send you a new link. shawn@morningstaraquaponics.com
@@thehealthawakening spray paint didnt do the job! stuggling to find "latex based" like your ebook suggests, would this work? www.dulux.co.uk/en/products/dulux-weathershield-multisurface-quick-dry-satin
You would have to build your grow beds up higher and make your sump more shallow. I would avoid bell siphons because they make the water go up and down dramatically. You would need to go with the constant flood method and consider a ball float valve in the sump to ensure proper water level at all times. Make sure you check out my Ebook at www.morningstaraquaponics.com
robbycast You can still use grow beds with flood & drain if you put the sump (as big as you possibly can do) on the ground and pump water from there to the second sump (full size) also above ground. You than put a sensor/switch (like in the toilet) that activate the pump when water level is high, and stops when water level is low. This does not interfere with the rest of the system due to that water is pumped up from the sump. It can therefore be placed practically where ever you want as long as it is under the grow beds and under the fish tank. Cheers mate
You can put it on a timer and shut it off at night, but we kept ours running all day. Make sure you keep the water oxygenated during the night for your fish by using an aerator.
@@thehealthawakening hi my name is Steve.. I am trying to access your website but am not able to.. Can you please send me the ebook to my email nrevss@gmail.com I am a big fan of your work.. I hope to build it in ghana where I live currently. Thanks
I'm a missionary here in Honduras and our ministry is called MorningStar Missions. Jesus is referred as the Morning Star in the Bible. Revelation 22:16 (KJV) I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Thank you Shawn! You really are a huge help.
You are welcome! Sure enjoy helping out!
This is hands down the most in depth and extravagant system I have ever seen.
Thank you!
You did great job Shawn. I been watching almost most of your videos. well done :)
Thank you!
Thank you Shawn, you made it simple not costing arm and leg to set the system up.
Glad it helped
@@thehealthawakening also thanks for replying on your website chat system
GREAT VIDEO REGARDING AQUAPONICS GARDENING. WELL THANK YOU!!
Thanks for watching!
This is amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for watching my video! Check out my other videos as well! Please feel free to ask me any questions!
hi, i have watched your videos several times. they are great. i have never been able to visit your site however to have a copy of the book. it just does not open up. is there any way i can get a copy of the book or onto your website? thank you
Hey, thank you so much..
You are very kind..
Ty
Just decided to start aquaponics in the past month
That's awesome and wish you the best!
Hi. Real nice job. I have a question for you. Do you do the tilapias reversal stuff?
Thank you
Years ago, we tried it. No, not at this time.
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
Great video you wouldn't know if I can get the ibc contained ers in the philippines plan on building g them there.
I don't see why you couldn't. I have students in the Philippines and they used IBC totes.
Wow amazing
Thanks
You go to great lengths to use Ibc totes but for the grow beds would it not be easier to build two big grow beds and only 2 bell siphons less pipe and fittings
Sure, but you have to build according to the materials that are available to you. I live in Honduras, we are limit to what we have.
Hi Shawn, I'm looking at setting up a Aquaponic commercial farm, is there a way where we can pay to set it up? Looking at running the farm on solar as well.
Sorry, I don't work on commercial projects.
show, muito legal
gracias
I know prices are different, but where you live, how much would a system like this cost and how much would a small system (support one family) cost?Smallest scale thanks
Just the system itself, around $1500 USD
great project i was thinking of starting this as a science project for school. however i cant access your website
Sorry to hear that, I just went to the website and it's working fine. www.morningstaraquaponics.com
I am looking at going and setting some like this up the only problem I have is where I am off to has little electricity and lots of brounouts so I am looking no pumps I could use a hand with that issue
Having electrical issues will be extremely difficult to run a system. You will need to look into an alternate source such as solar or wind.
Hi
May i know why are you adding biofilter in spite of you have grow bed? What is the maximum stocking density you are advising?
Yes, you can use your grow beds to do that. A biofilter is a place for beneficial bacteria to grow. A biofilter is cheap to build, why not do so? Also, I do everything I can to prevent any fish fecal matter from getting into the grow beds. For my systems and with tilapia, max is 64 tilapia in each IBC tank.
@@thehealthawakening Hi Shawn, Thank you for your reply, will you please explain what is the maximum stocking density in AP we can keep?
For tilapia in my systems, I calculate for a 1 lb fish for every 4 gallons of water. The IBC tote will have approximately 250 gallons of water. All fish species have different stocking density and water quality tolerance.
Our ground is bedrock. Tskes dynamite to make a hole. Suggestions??
If you have that firm of a bedrock, I assume you have a solid base. Dig down as far as you can and pour a concrete pad for each leg.
dynamite
What are those stands you put the tanks on and where can I get those?
We built them ourselves. The schematics and how to make them are in our instructional manual.
Do the grow tanks have to be lifted or can I put them on the floor
I don't see why not, but you my have issues to plumb it. The system water flows by gravitation. Also, having them up waist high is nice for planting or harvesting.
Looks great ans all. But nit everyone has the funds to work on such a project like this one
Very true! But many do as well.
Hey Shawn, i'm building a system based on your designs from the ebook here in England to fit the size of a british conservatory, so i thought i'd start a UA-cam Channel so people can follow the build from construction to harvest. Could i talk to you about promoting your ebook via my channel?
Email me at shawn@morningstaraquaponics.com
@@thehealthawakening i'll be in contact soon
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Why didn't you clean the bur's off the grow beds before painting? Won't they get in the water?
Honestly, don't exactly remember the fine details of that build, but I would assume that we did.
Please send me the link to purchase your book again,because I made my smaller than the one in the book.
If you have purchased in, you don't need to purchase it again. Email your purchase receipt and I will send you a new link. shawn@morningstaraquaponics.com
spray paint would be as good vinyl paint no? as long as its water-based?
i'm currently ordering paint
Spraying is a way of applying the paint. I don't see an issue with it as long as you don't get it inside the system. I prefer water based myself.
OK
Cheers Paul :)
@@thehealthawakening spray paint didnt do the job! stuggling to find "latex based" like your ebook suggests, would this work? www.dulux.co.uk/en/products/dulux-weathershield-multisurface-quick-dry-satin
What can I do for a sump if I cannot dig thru dirt? My backyard is completely cemented. Thnx
You would have to build your grow beds up higher and make your sump more shallow. I would avoid bell siphons because they make the water go up and down dramatically. You would need to go with the constant flood method and consider a ball float valve in the sump to ensure proper water level at all times. Make sure you check out my Ebook at www.morningstaraquaponics.com
Shawn Paul thank u
robbycast
You can still use grow beds with flood & drain if you put the sump (as big as you possibly can do) on the ground and pump water from there to the second sump (full size) also above ground. You than put a sensor/switch (like in the toilet) that activate the pump when water level is high, and stops when water level is low.
This does not interfere with the rest of the system due to that water is pumped up from the sump. It can therefore be placed practically where ever you want as long as it is under the grow beds and under the fish tank.
Cheers mate
How many hours per day should the grow bed be irrigated in an aquaponics system?
You can put it on a timer and shut it off at night, but we kept ours running all day. Make sure you keep the water oxygenated during the night for your fish by using an aerator.
How many fish can you keep in the whole system?
In this particular system, with tilapia, up to 110 (plus or minus).
Please can you help me set up aquaponics
www.morningstaraquaponics.com the material provided will help you build your system. Thanks!
You can’t download ebook says private
please email me for any technical issues at: shawn@morningstaraquaponics.com
which would be the price of one of these systems?
With a shade cloth looped greenhouse house, I would say around $4500 to $5200. This all depends on your country and where you source your materials.
Great stuff please send me the link
morningstaraquaponics.com
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I am srilankan . how is order guide book
Go to our website and order there. You download the material instantly. www.morningstaraquaponics.com
Whats the wattage of the pump?
245 watts for the 1638 gph water pump.
@@thehealthawakening hi my name is Steve.. I am trying to access your website but am not able to.. Can you please send me the ebook to my email nrevss@gmail.com I am a big fan of your work.. I hope to build it in ghana where I live currently. Thanks
I will email you.
@@thehealthawakening thanks for the quick response... You are the best
Thanks! Love helping people!
Why do you call it morning star aquaponics?
I'm a missionary here in Honduras and our ministry is called MorningStar Missions. Jesus is referred as the Morning Star in the Bible.
Revelation 22:16 (KJV) I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Can we try this in india
sure
oh yeah for sure. fish and veggies. also citrus. maybe.
Kevin James
LOL, I have heard that before!
link for free copy
morningstaraquaponics.com Sorry, there is no free copy