Love the simplicity, its so interesting how a good idea can now spread around the world by video, this would be understandable, even if the viewer could not speak English.
hi everyone ,if anyone else needs to find out about aquaponic systems plans pdf try Proutklarton Surviving Instruction Plan ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.
This would be worth a re do with out the back ground noise (in your house?) And put fish in the bottom for nutrients. But still the idea is wonderful!!!
Absolutely brilliant!! This will get a lot of people started in aquaponics who might otherwise not have the confidence, the money, or the space to begin. An elegant design, that makes use of readily available materials also. Well done!
I have started making one in a deep purple! this is wonderful! We live in the north were in the winter I miss my garden. We are working on getting a large system going however I can wait and this one is perfect! You are a blessing for sharing this thank you.
Ideally you should run the system for a day or two without adding fish. After a day or two you can add fish and let it run for a week 10 days before you can start putting in you seeds. Since this system is small in size .. it would take atleast 8 weeks before you can see the results of cycling
Federico Blasi Great observation ... One month is also workable .. one just need to watch out for mosquito breading. This is one of the reason i add fish in a few days from setting up the system. But the nitrification cycle will take 8 weeks atleast.
+vinil ratnakaran Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to learn about aquaponics at home try Tarbetti Amazing Aquaponics Tutor (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.
***** hello .. welcome to india... its a great idea you working with school. The water can is generally called 25liter water can .. and brands like bisleri, aquafina, kinley, kingfisher and many more make them.. You should get them at the nearest departmental store .. or you can get them on justdial.com .. Hope this helps .. let me know if you have any more doubts.
Vinil I have seen a lot of mini systems that people put on kick starter and other areas that I know are bound for failure. I have to say I really like this one. especially because of the economics of it. I saw a kickstarter the other day that was nothing more than a mason jar with a net pot in it. They were selling for $40 a piece. great job. Just subd
Sometimes new products are just good advertising or packaging. Eg, there is a particular item in gardening that is $10-20, depending on the size you need, but you could solve the same problem by filling up your large pots with empty plastic bottles. Same end result of keeping your large pots light and not having to fill the entire thing with potting soil.
Hi Vinil, I was just setting up a mini aquaponics system when I came across your great video. I will change the fish tank from a box to your practical round water bottle system. I love the simplicity of the construction and the easiness to find all components. Thank you so much for sharing, your video is still useful after several years :)
This is a clever design. I think I would modify it to draw almost 1/2 the amount of water into a cup/2ltr bottle that tips over & floods the entire grow bed every 15 minutes (like an ebb & flow.) so that the water could be cycled 2 times in an hour. (If you did this, you could run it off of a deep cycle battery at night, and a solar cell during the day.) Very neat idea. Thank you for sharing this.
Sounds good Derek Miller, Do share some images of your development. I am also working on a few variations for the same system. Will put up videos as soon as they are ready.
This is fantastic! I've been watching aquaponics videos trying to find a home system I could make. This is the first one I've found that clearly showed how to make it. Thank you Vinil you did a great job!
Simple enough for beginners and small enough to make a few. All I need is a mini solar power back up and it can go outside with container plants. Th♡nks for uploading..best one I've seen on a smaller scale- And you didn't bore me to death.
... oh dear, you are so wonderful to take the time and patience to teach, in such a simple manner, such a valuable lesson - God Bless You so much... I am going to try this right away . . .
Dear Vinil, Thank you so much for most simplified demonstration on Aquaponics system. With this simplified method one can learn a lot and it is very helpful to understand the system and always we can learn how to expand this into a larger scale. I look forward to learn more from you. Once again Thank You So Much.
You sir, just earned yourself a new subscriber. I am gonna share your video to the whole world. Thank you for your brilliant idea which is cost effective and this is going to help lots of people. Thank you, great job and God bless!
Hi Vinil, this is a GREAT SIMPLE idea. I am unable to get these empty bottles but I am sure I can get something similar. Fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to show us. Thank you very much. Kindest Regards. pj
If you want the best aquaponics system online then go here now: AquaSystem.xyz I don't know about the rest of the fish, but the temperature range for tilapia are way off. I keep mine at 80-85F. Never below 55F
This is a really great idea for a small space. Whats really nice is that is looks really nice and most people would not know it was diy. Thanks for sharing your idea!
Two Quick questions: 1)Are you running your pump 24/7 or have you kept it on a timer, for example, On for 15 mins and Off for 45 and so on? 2) How often are you are you feeding your fish and what has been your preference of fish (Gold Fish)? Thank you and super impressed by your creativity!
Genius! Best in all I had seen so far. Design is perfect! Thank you so much. I've been looking for something small really; because, i have no space. I wish you all the luck in your family and career! It was really a Big Wow!
New subscriber now! Thanks for showing a DYI method for aquaponics. I am researching and attempting to design a small system soon. I grow hot peppers and other vegetables on my channel. Looking forward to seeing your other videos.
This is one of the best videos I've seen in Aquaponics! Thank you for this tutorial! : ) By the way, what kind of paint did you use, enamel, oil or acrylic paint?
+DiggingThis For this one i used Aerosol based spray can.. (one can use any outdoor based paint) .. but i did not spray it on areas which are in contact with the water. Basically the Growbed is painted from the outside.
vinil ratnakaran can you please update everything you said in text in the description I find it hard to hear you with all the background noise please and thank you
Good system ! Thank you for sharing ! Just one suggestion, it will be better to use waterproof silicone not the hot glue one And you can adjust the level on top using some 2 inch pvc pipe instead of the cap that can break very easy
I actually tried doing this but adding a siphon mechanism on the top and it worked. I'm very pleased with the way it looks. So for all you out there wondering if you can add a bell siphon it works well.
+Edwayne Sangalang I looked at the way the aerosol lid made its purpose but I thought that I can do more than that . I thought that I can add A level with a bell siphon that is mainly of parts from PVC caps and pipes. what I already had was a half inch PVC pipe for drinking water and a 2 inch PVC pipe. I cut about 3 to 4 inches of the half inch PVC pipe and attached on a 2 inch reducer so I can mount it in the funnel of the water jug. I had no idea what to use to glue with since we're having fish in the same water so I used hot glue since it was safer. so what I have left is two and a half inches of the thinner PVC pipe stuck out from the base. so I cut about 3 inches of the larger PVC pipe and placed a cap on it to make the bell. and then place two slits inside of the large PVC pipe to provide a level where the vacuum system will stop. since we already have the water pump with the first design I wanted to use it the same way so i kept that the same way. I notice that there was a problem on the bottom half of the funnel for the water would not cause enough pressure so I attached a half inch drip tube on the bottom and inserted another tube to slow down the water flow. any more questions just ask
+Edwayne Sangalang The original video is with out a siphon. I do have a version with the siphon. Have not made a video of the same. Will soon post another video on the same.
Freaking brilliant man...sooooo gonna try it!!! Thanks for sharing. Currently setting up a medium aquaponics system merging IBC with PVC rails and will later add DWC and flood and drain as I continue to experiment.
Hello, Can you provide a list of materials used? It's a great system, just difficult to understand certain parts due to the background noise. Would be SO helpful. Thanks!
Yes, I just came about this video today and I fell in love with it, but would appreciate it more with the list, altho I could tell about the refill can, submersible pump, hydroton grow media, but will like to see your list sir... Thanks.
I've watched this video more than a year ago, but now, since I'm getting a new fish tank soon, (around 4ft) I wanted to try aquaponics.. I've spent hours today watching videos on youtube and this is still the best one there is, I wish your voice was a bit louder compared to the background noise but your method is the best! Great job buddy :)
I absolutely love this and plan on using this as my first aquaponic garden. Something fun to do with my daughter as well Thank you for this great idea! and thank you for actually going step by step rather than just pointing your camera at a system! lol
Having worked with fountains, etc for years....I hate to run water lines on the outside of my projects. That being said may I offer what i think may be an improvement . Use a solid piece of tubing...[no connector], and run it up the center of your funnel. Preferably attach a water bell to the top, or just let it gurgle out the tube. [of course you'd have to drill a hole in your cap or drain piece to accommodate. Also it's a good idea to wash off those pebbles, before adding. I hope this helps.
Thanks you for the suggestion ... i have been working on this for a while and have a few prototypes running at home now. There are some issues in the water flow control mechanism .. once that is sorted i will put up a video of how to make Miniponics version 2.
Greetings Vinil. I just want to say thank you. This is awesome. I am curious to know what you use to make the top black as well as the black trimmings?
Adisa Moswen-Harkless Hello, greetings, I have used a matte aerosol spray can. And i have used the outside surface to coat the paint. Letf the inside surface un-painted. For the trimmings i used a masking tape to get a clean finish. Hope this helps.
Thank you sir. You are a genius.. I look forward to maybe seeing an actually step by step video that gives far more details. I mean I have an idea just amazed at how smooth and nicely done yours look compared to one I attempted.. lol Thanks Vinil.
Adisa Moswen-Harkless If you are planning on building an Aquaponic system for your backyard or organic garden, then you need to know the about home Aquaponic requirements. Learning them before you start will help you avoid any issues during the time of building your Aquaponics system. Check out => easydiy-aquaponics.blogspot.com/
+Yeshwanth Naidu Aquaponics is a special style of farming, where instead of growing plants in soil, you grow them in manured water and gravel. I've seen people also use clay balls for that.
+Yeshwanth Naidu Those clay pebbles are called LECA (light Expanded Clay Aggregate) also knows as Hydroton. Very porous and has a lot of surface area where the bacteria can colonize.
+Yeshwanth Naidu Plants does not require mud ... plants need only 3 things to grow 1, sunlight. 2 nutrients and 3 water. Plants take up nutrients that are dissolved in water. If you supply nutrients and sunlight then the grow media (mud or gravel) is only to hold the plant upright. However in Aquaponics mud will not work as it will reduce the water flow and the system will fail.
I recently made one of these little mini-ponics systems. I haven't added my fish yet as I want to put filtered aquarium water in it. I am hoping to be able to get some water out of a filter from a freshwater tropical fish tank from a local aquarist or pet store. This will boost the system and shorten the cycling start up time from what I have read. I used pea gravel I had on hand for the growing media. I think I will grow some greens in it for a nice snack salad. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Ver good & I have two things to say 1- you a timer to save electricity, no need for continuous watering 2- better to have small filter for the returned water
I have several of those water bottles. I wish I could see inside the top part so I can do exactly what you did. Could you do one before you paint it black so I can see inside? I love this idea! The best one I've seen so far. Simple and easy.
Best self start mini system ive seen. And ive probably seen damn near all the youtube videos on aquaponic systems. Great job
i think rounding is better than stuck in a square
Very interested in what else you have seen ... plz message me 8018605883
Love the simplicity, its so interesting how a good idea can now spread around the world by video, this would be understandable, even if the viewer could not speak English.
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hi everyone ,if anyone else needs to find out about
aquaponic systems plans pdf
try Proutklarton Surviving Instruction Plan ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.
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This would be worth a re do with out the back ground noise (in your house?) And put fish in the bottom for nutrients. But still the idea is wonderful!!!
I've been looking for a cheap and easy beginner aquaponics setup for a while now and honestly this is my favorite so far, great work!
Absolutely brilliant!! This will get a lot of people started in aquaponics who might otherwise not have the confidence, the money, or the space to begin. An elegant design, that makes use of readily available materials also. Well done!
This has to be the best, easiest and efficient, simple system I have yet found. Can't wait to get started on mine. Great video!!!!
I have started making one in a deep purple! this is wonderful! We live in the north were in the winter I miss my garden. We are working on getting a large system going however I can wait and this one is perfect! You are a blessing for sharing this thank you.
Ideally you should run the system for a day or two without adding fish. After a day or two you can add fish and let it run for a week 10 days before you can start putting in you seeds. Since this system is small in size .. it would take atleast 8 weeks before you can see the results of cycling
+vinil ratnakaran You have to wait not less than 1 month then you can add fish. The batteries need time to start their job. Great idea Vinil.
Federico Blasi Great observation ... One month is also workable .. one just need to watch out for mosquito breading. This is one of the reason i add fish in a few days from setting up the system. But the nitrification cycle will take 8 weeks atleast.
+vinil ratnakaran Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to learn about aquaponics at home try Tarbetti Amazing Aquaponics Tutor (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.
***** hello .. welcome to india...
its a great idea you working with school.
The water can is generally called 25liter water can .. and brands like bisleri, aquafina, kinley, kingfisher and many more make them.. You should get them at the nearest departmental store .. or you can get them on justdial.com ..
Hope this helps .. let me know if you have any more doubts.
+Leslie Castanos Im doing an aqaponics school project too lol
Honestly the best cheap diy aquaponics system I've seen on UA-cam. Thanks so much for sharing.
Vinil I have seen a lot of mini systems that people put on kick starter and other areas that I know are bound for failure. I have to say I really like this one. especially because of the economics of it. I saw a kickstarter the other day that was nothing more than a mason jar with a net pot in it. They were selling for $40 a piece.
great job. Just subd
If you want the best aquaponics system online then go here now: HootAqua.info
Can't we add nitrates to the pebbles and kick start the process?
Sometimes new products are just good advertising or packaging.
Eg, there is a particular item in gardening that is $10-20, depending on the size you need, but you could solve the same problem by filling up your large pots with empty plastic bottles. Same end result of keeping your large pots light and not having to fill the entire thing with potting soil.
Hi Vinil, I was just setting up a mini aquaponics system when I came across your great video. I will change the fish tank from a box to your practical round water bottle system. I love the simplicity of the construction and the easiness to find all components. Thank you so much for sharing, your video is still useful after several years :)
Looks like it works very well.
Thanks for sharing how you put your garden together!
Yes is does work well... this system as you see it is three months of growing with just 6 small ornamental fish.
!!!!!!!!!!!! it's not only practical, but also the most beautiful acuaponic system I've seen EVER !!! I love it and I going to do it!!
This is a clever design. I think I would modify it to draw almost 1/2 the amount of water into a cup/2ltr bottle that tips over & floods the entire grow bed every 15 minutes (like an ebb & flow.) so that the water could be cycled 2 times in an hour. (If you did this, you could run it off of a deep cycle battery at night, and a solar cell during the day.) Very neat idea. Thank you for sharing this.
Sounds good Derek Miller, Do share some images of your development. I am also working on a few variations for the same system. Will put up videos as soon as they are ready.
That is pretty cool that you could buy the spray can to paint the container black, and then use the spray can top cover also. Very nice!
Thank you .... This is best design for homemade aquaponic... Simple and cool 👍👍👍
Can't wait to try it
This is fantastic! I've been watching aquaponics videos trying to find a home system I could make. This is the first one I've found that clearly showed how to make it. Thank you Vinil you did a great job!
This is an amazingly simple concept. I love it.
Simple enough for beginners and small enough to make a few. All I need is a mini solar power back up and it can go outside with container plants. Th♡nks for uploading..best one I've seen on a smaller scale- And you didn't bore me to death.
WOW !! i was looking for something cheap and DIY to try this out !! Thanx for the idea man !! ..............
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With just 3 pvc pipes, some zip ties, a tiny water pump and a water supply bottle that's the best/easiest aquaponics systems I have seen. Great idea.
Awesome. Very thrifty idea. I was also looking for something on the cheap side as a starting point and this made my made.
... oh dear, you are so wonderful to take the time and patience to teach, in such a simple manner, such a valuable lesson - God Bless You so much... I am going to try this right away . . .
This is the best one I have seen on UA-cam. Great Video!
I think your idea is wonderful! Not only functional but decorative, a good project for me and my grandchildren, thank you.
Wow!! Genius Brilliant and simple. Just what I was looking for.
I'm building one tomorrow.
Thank you for sharing ☺
Dear Vinil, Thank you so much for most simplified demonstration on Aquaponics system. With this simplified method one can learn a lot and it is very helpful to understand the system and always we can learn how to expand this into a larger scale. I look forward to learn more from you. Once again Thank You So Much.
this is a pretty cool system... just the right size to fit anywhere in a kitchen for herbs... lol
lol
Junior Cameron
He meant kitchen herbs..
Xeno Idaltu yea right
Very nice! Now I want to make 2-3 of these to sit in front of my kitchen window and grow cooking herbs. Fresh tastes so much better than dried.
This is awesome. I will try it with my son. Good school project. Thanks for sharing
You sir, just earned yourself a new subscriber. I am gonna share your video to the whole world. Thank you for your brilliant idea which is cost effective and this is going to help lots of people. Thank you, great job and God bless!
Awesome lil setup by far the best and more easy way I seen for a beginner like me the other videos just complicated
Hi Vinil, this is a GREAT SIMPLE idea. I am unable to get these empty bottles but I am sure I can get something similar. Fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to show us. Thank you very much. Kindest Regards. pj
Nice and easy starter DIY. (I have to put somr net around this to keep the cats away from the fish.)
WOW I am impress in the innovative way to use simply every day gear for creating a mini aquaponics system .... CONGRATULATIONS!
Great job! This is perfect for people just getting into Aquaponics.
If you want the best aquaponics system online then go here now: AquaSystem.xyz
I don't know about the rest of the fish, but the temperature range for tilapia are way off. I keep mine at 80-85F. Never below 55F
This is a really great idea for a small space. Whats really nice is that is looks really nice and most people would not know it was diy. Thanks for sharing your idea!
Two Quick questions: 1)Are you running your pump 24/7 or have you kept it on a timer, for example, On for 15 mins and Off for 45 and so on?
2) How often are you are you feeding your fish and what has been your preference of fish (Gold Fish)?
Thank you and super impressed by your creativity!
I'm sure he said sword-tails...i think they are a type of guppy
Genius! Best in all I had seen so far. Design is perfect! Thank you so much. I've been looking for something small really; because, i have no space. I wish you all the luck in your family and career! It was really a Big Wow!
That is really cool thanks for sharing :) I look forward to watching more of your videos :)
New subscriber now! Thanks for showing a DYI method for aquaponics. I am researching and attempting to design a small system soon. I grow hot peppers and other vegetables on my channel. Looking forward to seeing your other videos.
This is one of the best videos I've seen in Aquaponics! Thank you for this tutorial! : ) By the way, what kind of paint did you use, enamel, oil or acrylic paint?
+DiggingThis For this one i used Aerosol based spray can.. (one can use any outdoor based paint) .. but i did not spray it on areas which are in contact with the water. Basically the Growbed is painted from the outside.
Thank you,
vinil ratnakaran can you please update everything you said in text in the description I find it hard to hear you with all the background noise please and thank you
Very good, simple compact aquaponics setup for small apartments. Thank you very much.
sir you are awesome for making this up. Very smart and very diy friendly.
This true is the best system I've come across n a great cheap way to get people started. Appreciate your effort in showing this. Thank you
love it. Great size. I am going to look for a solar option
Very neatly dun organized very welled. Awesome 👏 video thumbs up 👍
What a fun diy thank for the idea
Good system ! Thank you for sharing !
Just one suggestion, it will be better to use waterproof silicone not the hot glue one
And you can adjust the level on top using some 2 inch pvc pipe instead of the cap that can break very easy
sounds good ... will try it out sometime
best ever I have seen ty for sharing
I actually tried doing this but adding a siphon mechanism on the top and it worked. I'm very pleased with the way it looks. So for all you out there wondering if you can add a bell siphon it works well.
+Edwayne Sangalang I looked at the way the aerosol lid made its purpose but I thought that I can do more than that . I thought that I can add A level with a bell siphon that is mainly of parts from PVC caps and pipes. what I already had was a half inch PVC pipe for drinking water and a 2 inch PVC pipe. I cut about 3 to 4 inches of the half inch PVC pipe and attached on a 2 inch reducer so I can mount it in the funnel of the water jug. I had no idea what to use to glue with since we're having fish in the same water so I used hot glue since it was safer. so what I have left is two and a half inches of the thinner PVC pipe stuck out from the base. so I cut about 3 inches of the larger PVC pipe and placed a cap on it to make the bell. and then place two slits inside of the large PVC pipe to provide a level where the vacuum system will stop. since we already have the water pump with the first design I wanted to use it the same way so i kept that the same way. I notice that there was a problem on the bottom half of the funnel for the water would not cause enough pressure so I attached a half inch drip tube on the bottom and inserted another tube to slow down the water flow. any more questions just ask
+Edwayne Sangalang The original video is with out a siphon. I do have a version with the siphon. Have not made a video of the same. Will soon post another video on the same.
+dominickaroo97 Sounds good .. Hot glue will not last long.. Ideally you should use the silicon glue that one uses to glue aquariums.
sir thanks for the video and hope to make more in big area for business aquaponics
Freaking brilliant man...sooooo gonna try it!!! Thanks for sharing. Currently setting up a medium aquaponics system merging IBC with PVC rails and will later add DWC and flood and drain as I continue to experiment.
Hello, Can you provide a list of materials used? It's a great system, just difficult to understand certain parts due to the background noise. Would be SO helpful. Thanks!
A list would definitely help!
Yes, I just came about this video today and I fell in love with it, but would appreciate it more with the list, altho I could tell about the refill can, submersible pump, hydroton grow media, but will like to see your list sir... Thanks.
Yes, a list of materials would be very helpful!
This is an awesome idea for a Miniponics DIY Aquaponics!!! I can't wait to build my own. Thank you for sharing and God bless!
Awesome simply awesome.
I've watched this video more than a year ago, but now, since I'm getting a new fish tank soon, (around 4ft) I wanted to try aquaponics.. I've spent hours today watching videos on youtube and this is still the best one there is, I wish your voice was a bit louder compared to the background noise but your method is the best! Great job buddy :)
Man you rock. Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love this and plan on using this as my first aquaponic garden. Something fun to do with my daughter as well
Thank you for this great idea! and thank you for actually going step by step rather than just pointing your camera at a system! lol
Put the "nut" of the zip tie holding the PVC on inside of the jug by threading it through from the inside, for a cleaner look. Just trying to help :)
Having worked with fountains, etc for years....I hate to run water lines on the outside of my projects. That being said may I offer what i think may be an improvement . Use a solid piece of tubing...[no connector], and run it up the center of your funnel. Preferably attach a water bell to the top, or just let it gurgle out the tube. [of course you'd have to drill a hole in your cap or drain piece to accommodate. Also it's a good idea to wash off those pebbles, before adding. I hope this helps.
Thanks you for the suggestion ... i have been working on this for a while and have a few prototypes running at home now. There are some issues in the water flow control mechanism .. once that is sorted i will put up a video of how to make Miniponics version 2.
the concept is interesting, simple and easy to apply ..
but, the voice not heard..
sorry about the audio. will try to add subtitles soon
I want to try aquaponics, and this was a great and simplified way to start. Thank you so much.
Your a Genius
this is actually very inovative.. I like how small this system is.. and its perfect for fruit bearing plants like tomatoes and cucumbers.
Greetings Vinil.
I just want to say thank you.
This is awesome.
I am curious to know what you use to make the top black as well as the black trimmings?
Adisa Moswen-Harkless Hello, greetings, I have used a matte aerosol spray can. And i have used the outside surface to coat the paint. Letf the inside surface un-painted. For the trimmings i used a masking tape to get a clean finish. Hope this helps.
Thank you sir. You are a genius..
I look forward to maybe seeing an actually step by step video that gives far more details. I mean I have an idea just amazed at how smooth and nicely done yours look compared to one I attempted.. lol
Thanks Vinil.
Adisa Moswen-Harkless If you are planning on building an Aquaponic system for your backyard or organic garden, then you need to know the about home Aquaponic requirements. Learning them before you start will help you avoid any issues during the time of building your Aquaponics system.
Check out => easydiy-aquaponics.blogspot.com/
@@fredburgess566 clicck my random url that has a slash after .com seems fucking legit.
Black paint on the outside would work.
Very cool! Should be relatively cheap, not under $10 in Canada, but still pretty close I'm sure. Excellent creation!
THAT I can do! Thank you for sharing...
that's really nice, the PVC pipes and drip lateral are awesome idea.
neat and modular!
This is cool for beginners like me, this is not hard to build, thanks for the idea.
Who else is here from Haggard? lmao
I though this was some expensive thing, n when he cut the bottle, i was amaze 😆
Looks really neat
dude? what stones are those?
why din't you put mud? plants need mud ryt?
+Yeshwanth Naidu Aquaponics is a special style of farming, where instead of growing plants in soil, you grow them in manured water and gravel. I've seen people also use clay balls for that.
+PrehistoricGamer btw, what do'you call that cay stones as?
+Yeshwanth Naidu Those clay pebbles are called LECA (light Expanded Clay Aggregate) also knows as Hydroton. Very porous and has a lot of surface area where the bacteria can colonize.
+vinil ratnakaran thanks mate! :)
+Yeshwanth Naidu Plants does not require mud ... plants need only 3 things to grow 1, sunlight. 2 nutrients and 3 water. Plants take up nutrients that are dissolved in water. If you supply nutrients and sunlight then the grow media (mud or gravel) is only to hold the plant upright. However in Aquaponics mud will not work as it will reduce the water flow and the system will fail.
Excellent idea of recycling waste. That water can is a great idea.
I recently made one of these little mini-ponics systems. I haven't added my fish yet as I want to put filtered aquarium water in it. I am hoping to be able to get some water out of a filter from a freshwater tropical fish tank from a local aquarist or pet store. This will boost the system and shorten the cycling start up time from what I have read. I used pea gravel I had on hand for the growing media. I think I will grow some greens in it for a nice snack salad.
Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Sounds good ...adding water from an existing aquarium will definitely help. post some pics of your build if possible.
Very very cool mini Aquaponic system and I really like your website and Miniponics - The Art Series. You have some great ideas.
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Ver good & I have two things to say
1- you a timer to save electricity, no need for continuous watering
2- better to have small filter for the returned water
Great video and idea. If you ever do a larger tank / aquaponics system please share it. Well done!
I have several of those water bottles. I wish I could see inside the top part so I can do exactly what you did.
Could you do one before you paint it black so I can see inside? I love this idea! The best one I've seen so far.
Simple and easy.
Wow, so easy and such an inexpensive creation. I am going to make one for myself. Thanks. Super.
Awesome and clever, I’ll try to do the same 👍🏼
thanks for sharing your work
men this video is great. . especially for beginners like me am about to start my own aquaponics. ... greatjob sir !
I'm lucky I found a small pump you just showed, thanks for the idea now I'll make one....I just bought molly last week can't wait to see if it works
That is the best DIY aquaponics invention ever!
Great idea and for a very cheap price. Thanks for sharing 💯👍✌️
Was looking for a good use for water bottles and came across this. Great job.
This in an ingenious application! I will be making some of these. Thank you so much for posting! It is all explained very well.
This is way I like to see demos online. Great job, Thanks.
Wow!! This is the simplest tutorial i h'v seen in youtub. Man you are great.. keep it up.
Thank you
Very Creative and beautiful too! Thanks for sharing!
Very nice, great Job and so simple! Thanks for that great ideal! Hold on!
Greetz from Mauritius
Wow! This is fantastic stuff! I was researching on aquaponics today and i would try this soon...Thanks for the tutorial dude!
Wow this is a very creative and wonderful idea for aquaponics, congrats!!!
Simple, self-explanatory, and I have to say very aesthetic too!
Vinil what a great idea, thank you for sharing!
Best thing I've seen all weekend, thank you very much from Liverpool England :)
Thanks for sharing a great idea. An inexpensive start up project with good aesthetics too!!!
Teach them to grow their own and they won't grow Hungry. Well done!!
Amazing and inspiring set up! Here is the name for the sysytem: "Jugaad Aquaponics " just pops up in my mind :))
Best idea I've seen. Very hard to find a clear jug like you have though. Wonder where I can find one...