Hydroponics vs Aquaponics - Episode 2

Join us for this exciting second episode in the series. Today we will be setting up the hydroponics system as well as the aquaponics system. We will also be transplanting 60 lettuce seedlings into each system. Which will out perform the other? Learn about pH, EC, nutrients and system management. We will be providing regular updates each week and documenting everything!
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[@morneschaap2944]

Very interesting video! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the next one.

[@afraponix]

Thanks Morne! Appreciate it.

[@kateschuil2130]

Fantastic Justin. So interesting. Looking forward to seeing the results 👍

[@afraponix]

You and me both! Thanks Kate :D

[@cathrinemutambudzi408]

Great work

[@gugulethupetela5721]

1st in the comments 😉🔥🔥

[@afraponix]

Go Gugu :D

[@prizonfrost123]

Great work....
Could you also make a video on spring onions plantation in floating raft?

[@afraponix]

Hi Prajwol. What a great suggestion. Yes we will do a video on spring onions for you :)

[@barbarajohnston7506]

Great instructional video Justin! Thanks for sharing. Look forward to seeing the trial results...perhaps another 3 weeks for the seedlings to grow?

[@afraponix]

Thanks so much Barbara! We are hoping 4 weeks :)

[@v.m.nagel-alne231]

Fascinating to see these systems I've heard so much about.
Could it work in a small greenhouse in a garden?

[@afraponix]

Absolutely! The beauty of hydroponic farming is it can be done anywhere at any size :)

[@wolmaister]

When saying the plants will go in shock if water stop. Can you set the level of water in the nft channel so that it stays half level. Almost like Kratky method. Will that not help against pump failures

[@afraponix]

Hi Marble. While this might help a bit it does become very hard to maintain. The main issue with heat is actually the water temperature that is increasing due to such a small volume of water in total.