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No issues at all with my u siphon in an IBC tank setup using clay pellets (Hydroton) for 4 years straight. For the intake I used a PVC Pipe with slits cut into to bottom of the pipe and ran it down the middle of the grow bed.
They are simple to make & look to be working fine with the flow rate I've got running through it. Will be playing around with larger flow rates later on today. 👍 Cheers Shawn.
The size of the solids that come through are far too small to get collected on fly screen. I'm looking at trying out a 100 micron mesh cone once I can source some cheaply.
Awesome lesson on how to grow the mushrooms 🥰🥰🥰🥳 we love it your such an amazing inspiration for us little people growing aquaponics from your teaching and are now inspired to grow mushrooms 🍄🥰🥰🤩🥳. Please keep the vlogs coming 🥰
Thanks Caz. Will be posting more mushroom clips once I get a bit more experience under my belt. 😉 Next one might be on the buckets I showed in the clip as they look to be growing ell at the moment.
Great shots of the fish, that was a good idea popping the camera in on one side and then feed the fish on the other. I still haven't tried growing edible mushrooms yet and really want to one of these days especially after seeing your positive results. Thanks for sharing and as always keep building👍
Hi Nita. 😁 We had a bit of rain here last week but not a lot. Have a friend near the Shoalhaven that said they're OK for now but others have evacuated already. Look after yourself Nita. 👍👍
Thanks for that. I'd rather leave the nitrate in fort the plants. If it ever climbs too high I'll replace some with fresh water. I can always use any we remove to water the soil beds. Cheers mate & have a top one.
?Great video Rob, the fish are looking nice. Glad to see the more coarse filter is working, just need to get some more plants in the beds now with that Nitrate level lol Really interested in the mushrooms, I am going to have a look at previous episodes again. Keep up the good work and enjoy the garden matey...thanks for sharing.
Hey Rob, cheers for all the info I've learnt from you channel. I've just finished my first chop and flip IBC Aquaponics system using all your techniques. I would love to send you a photo if your interested!
Nice one Brett. I just created a post over on my Facebook page where you can post it if you like mate, facebook.com/Bitsouttheback/posts/3197807693601954 Cheers & happy growing.
Hey Rob, if you feel experimental, I'v been experimenting with swirl filter for solid separation with great results... the faster the swirling of the water the more separation. (they use small ones for drinking water filtration.
Hey Ernie. The radial flow settlers work a little better than the swirls from what I've read & from what folks that have tried both tell me. I'm not really sure it makes that much difference for us backyarders using DIY jobbies to tell you the truth as neither will collect all the solids. Cheers mate & have a top one.
Love it! We spoke a few years ago! I finally Move to an island and inhale made your aquaponics design! Loving it.. always referring to your channel and your energy! Rock on! AND WERE LAUGHING!
Really easy to build as well Mate so think that will make life easier for some. Haven't messed around with the flow rates on them too much yet but they look to handle 300lph no problem. I still owe you a few oysters. Will save some grown on your wood chip for you folks. 😉👍 Cheers mate.
Hey Rob, you might want to checkout Wrighty on UA-cam, he shows you how to build sieve filters drum filters, his own biofiltration and even a protein skimmer in his website where you buy his plans. You can assure youself if you build a simple sieve filter in your system youd have perfect mechanical filtration. And just have to power wash off any algae that grows on the screen. Love your content
Thanks Miguel. Have seen all his clips but for now I'm happy with the small basic set up I've got. I am looking at getting some 100 micron mesh to play with & will be adding a sieve/screen filter to my larger build down the line. Cheers.
A suggestion to avoid the solid build up, is like you said. Putting different grades of filter mesh on top of eachother. With a very fine first and coarser down the line. That way, those at teh bottom survive for longer than the top one. But, you can potentially wash/hose the top one, a lot more often. For example, use an old t-shirt or similar that doesn't seem too thickly woven for a fine filter capture.
I had a filter sock on there for a while but it clogged up very quickly. By the look of it these pads could probably do withe a clean off later today. 👍 Am also getting some 100 micron screen to make a bit of a cone sieve to go over the top to see how that goes for us. Cheers mate & have a top one.
Forgot to mention: If you want to tighten that loop so you can fit it in the narrow gravel guard you can get street elbows that are male on one end and female on the other. it should save you about 15mm of space. I can get them here in the US, not sure about down under!
Thanks for that Rob. 👍 Will have a search around the different manufactures & see what I can find. Thanks for the chat this morning too. Have a top one mate.
Out of all the aquaponics videos on youtube, I have only seen one person using a super fine steel mesh(?) to remove solids. He had the water running down and you could see the solids slowly building up and the bottom of the curved filter. He removed the solids daily, I think, and added it to a compost cycle. Is the price of this type of filter too high, is that why nobody else uses it?
There are a fair few koi folks I've seen that build the DIY jobbies. I was using 1 &200 micron mesh & found that it clogged too quickly. Am sure a better filter could be made with it, I just don't have the space to play around with one in this system at the moment. Cheers Ninja 87.
Probably not other than mentioning the loop siphons. Not a big fan of them as it can be hard to clean the roots from the drains inside if not set up right. Cheers Mark.
I found them just as fiddle as Bell siphons so didn't add any into the beds permanently. I did find that they drained the bed a bit slower than the bells but I think I could have fixed that if I played around with it enough. 👍 Have used the socks in the past in an aquaculture build & found they worked well. Was looking for a fix I didn't have to clean everyday which is one issue I had with the socks. Cheers mate & have a top one.
Mushrooms always look interesting, shame I am allergic to them lol I did want to give you an update on the bell syphon. Well, I have a dozen random odd pieces of PVC pipe (trying to work out how to connect the drain to my setup). I wasn't too happy with the level left in the bed, so after searching Reece had a 65mm to 90mm coupling, expensive yes, but allowed me to get over the 1" bulkhead top nut. For some reason, it seems to turbocharge the bell,. But is working nicely. Got some plants in there atm trying to get some roots to grow to pop them into the NFT system.
Hello Rob. I've been watching your UA-cam videos for awhile. It's gotten me interested in creating my own system. I'm building a large dug down greenhouse. Looking at using 1000+ gallons for my fish tank. I wanted to see if there was a way I could get in contact with you and perhaps ask a few questions while Im planning out the system to make sure I have the proper flow etc. Thanks for your time, keep up the great work!
Did you post on my FB wall yesterday mate? If so, I responded earlier. 👍 Hope to be making an announcement about consultations in 2-3 weeks time. Cheers mate.
Very informative video brother . Just curious if you use some fresh water mussels or scallops in your systems to filter out some of the wastes in fish tanks . I keep a few in my fish tanks for filtering the water from suspended particles .
Hi Rob, I was wondering if you have heard of or have had any experience in IAVS (sandponics). I am looking to setup a small backyard IAVS system and i'm having some trouble finding any good information about it. Do you have any experience? Are you interested in trying it out? Thanks for making great informative videos.
Hi Renton. From what I'e read the stocking rate is lower with iAVs so don't think I'll be starting one soon. Might incorporate a similar sand bed into a future system though to help with the processing of solids. Cheers.
You could pump from the pond to the grow beds (via a solids filter if you wanted to add one) & have them drain back into the pond. Would be a good idea to make sure that there's more than enough water in the pond to not only fill the beds but also to have enough water to cover the pump in the pond & not stress the fish out. You would basically set it up like the "basic system," I run through in this clip, ua-cam.com/video/0QQA5BpWKec/v-deo.html Hope that helps some.
I haven't looked into it to tell you the truth mate. Just concentrating on small basic systems for the time being. Might look at feed production later on when I have the larger system built.
You could make a myco-remediation filter with wood chips. The mushroom wood remove nitrogen your fish feces. They also act a mineral regulators which take of your magnesium problem. Read Mycellium Running by Paul Stammets. Are you near Cairns the former Sugar Cane capital of Australia?
Have you got experience with that type of filter in Aquaponics? Would Not sure I would have enough space to incorporate one in ours but would love to see one in action.
@@RobsAquaponics I do not have actual experience. Your space is a luxury compared to what I have. Read the book. Paul Stammets fed mushrooms which had insects feeding upon them to fish. Also, inspectors from the state Washington determined that the water leaving his property was cleaner then the water entering. You are an out-of-the-box thinker. I am suggesting that you combine two facets of your interests in a more streamlined approach. The outcome would be so wonderful to behold.
@@estebancorral5151 Paul is one very smart guy & have followed him for a while. 👍 There would be tannin issues with some trees so I'd look into that before you try it yourself. Let me know how you get on if you have a crack at it.
It's this jobbie here Shane, zoomed.com/repti-fogger-terrarium-humidifier/ It's only on for 15 min then off for an hour through the day & that looks to be the sweet spot for now. Am thinking we'll need it on much less through our humid Summers.
Hey Ronda. It rises the pH of the media & kills off any competing fungus & bacteria. It's OK to use with the Oyster mushrooms but others don't tolerate it as well from what I've read. Hope you & yours are all doing well. 👍
Hey Jacquelene. Most aquarium shops will sell the API Freshwater Master Test Kits. 👍 I also have them listed on my *Amazon Page if you're in the US, www.amazon.com/shop/bnbob01?listId=JK0CLK814GTA Hope that helps some. *I get a small commission if you buy using the link above. Just like to keep things above board. 😉👍
Below is the brand we can get easily here in Australia. www.yates.com.au/product/garden-pest-control/yates-natures-way-caterpillar-killer-dipel That page might have some information that can help.
@@munawarhussanhussain1872 It's probably best you speak to someone that's running an aquaponics farm in your region as local climate/conditions will have a huge impact.
🤣 They have been dealt with & blocked. It was a soil based hydro system with a "but wait, THERE'S MORE!" style sale I did point out that most folks grow with aquaponics to get fish to harvest over on his FB page but he hasn't responded yet.😉 Cheers Tabitha.
@@jackpiche4217 OH, then the postage will definitely be expensive. 😃😕 I know there's some aquaponics groups on Facebook that might have members that might be able to help.
@@RobsAquaponics thecost hereinthe philippines is $10 per kg so i think I still will be better off hahahah its tough to source here ,,, i want to say thank you so much this is a big help
Okay, the midroll ads are getting ridiculous. I just got one with a guy leaning right in to the camera so his face was fullscreen yelling to STOP watching aquaponics videos. Er... no. Naff off, twerp from groweverywhere dot com
Hi Mel. I was sure I responded to this yesterday but I can't see the post now. 🤔 I was having issues adding his URL's to the block list. Found out adsense doesn't like ad blockers so added them once I turned it off yesterday. He's another Click Funnel entrepreneur. The sales clip goes for 20min & you still have no idea what you're buying at the end of it. From what I gleaned from the clip & reading others posts I'm guessing that is selling a soil hydro system. In it he's using his own special soil mix & compost tea brew as bait. I suspect he may also be using IM/EM as well. He also misses that fact that most folks grow with aquaponics for the fish.😉 Hope you folks are doing OK with all the wild weather down there.
Ours have grown quite a bit since taking that footage yesterday. Hope to get a harvest from a few bags by the end of the week. 😁 Cheers & have a top one.
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Rob Bob's Aquaponics & Backyard Farm did you You that there were anti-aquaponic ads that run before your videos from time to time? You make want to look through your advertisement settings.
Hello, tell me, is it possible to buy Jade perch caviar? and is it possible to transport this caviar at all?
@@ghmichel72 Thanks mate.👍 I was having issues adding their URL to my blocked list but have it sorted now.
Cheers & have a top one.
@@rt1fr978 I have harvested a few full of eggs but haven't seen any for sale as such sorry.
No issues at all with my u siphon in an IBC tank setup using clay pellets (Hydroton) for 4 years straight. For the intake I used a PVC Pipe with slits cut into to bottom of the pipe and ran it down the middle of the grow bed.
Nice one mate. 👍
Been using this type of siphon for 3 years and I love it
They are simple to make & look to be working fine with the flow rate I've got running through it. Will be playing around with larger flow rates later on today. 👍
Cheers Shawn.
Use a piece of screen door/ window screen on top, easy to clean pre filter
The size of the solids that come through are far too small to get collected on fly screen. I'm looking at trying out a 100 micron mesh cone once I can source some cheaply.
Thanks Rob. very nice update. your mushrooms are really doing well!
They have put on quite a bit of growth since filming yesterday.
Will post an update shot of them to the group later on Dave.
Cheers mate.
Awesome lesson on how to grow the mushrooms 🥰🥰🥰🥳 we love it your such an amazing inspiration for us little people growing aquaponics from your teaching and are now inspired to grow mushrooms 🍄🥰🥰🤩🥳. Please keep the vlogs coming 🥰
Thanks Caz. Will be posting more mushroom clips once I get a bit more experience under my belt. 😉
Next one might be on the buckets I showed in the clip as they look to be growing ell at the moment.
Great shots of the fish, that was a good idea popping the camera in on one side and then feed the fish on the other.
I still haven't tried growing edible mushrooms yet and really want to one of these days especially after seeing your positive results.
Thanks for sharing and as always keep building👍
They do really well in a humid environment Todd but am sure you could set something up inside there. 👍
Cheers mate & happy growing.
i swear 1 day i'll get into the mushrooms seriously, i have had a few atempts.
They'e fairly easy to do Shane & it works out WAY cheaper to grow than buy. 👍
Setup still looks good and healthy. Thanks for the shout out! WHERE ARE THE CHICKENS? ;-)
In the freezer. 😉
Cheers Rob. 😁👍
Morning Rob & Ladies, Hope you guy's are doing well in this weather. Our coast down here is Flooded. Stay safe. :)
Hi Nita. 😁 We had a bit of rain here last week but not a lot. Have a friend near the Shoalhaven that said they're OK for now but others have evacuated already.
Look after yourself Nita. 👍👍
You can add aquatic moss in your setup, they consume nitrates well
Thanks for that. I'd rather leave the nitrate in fort the plants. If it ever climbs too high I'll replace some with fresh water. I can always use any we remove to water the soil beds.
Cheers mate & have a top one.
Those fish are nice looking
I've been very impressed with how well they've gone through our winter so far.👍
Cheers mate & have a top one.
?Great video Rob, the fish are looking nice. Glad to see the more coarse filter is working, just need to get some more plants in the beds now with that Nitrate level lol
Really interested in the mushrooms, I am going to have a look at previous episodes again.
Keep up the good work and enjoy the garden matey...thanks for sharing.
Will be popping out to get some seedlings today & will be starting off more in a tray. 😉
Cheers Dave & have a top one mate.
Hey Rob, cheers for all the info I've learnt from you channel. I've just finished my first chop and flip IBC Aquaponics system using all your techniques. I would love to send you a photo if your interested!
Nice one Brett. I just created a post over on my Facebook page where you can post it if you like mate,
facebook.com/Bitsouttheback/posts/3197807693601954
Cheers & happy growing.
Great vid Rob!
Thanks Knife. 👍👍
When you do a clip on different siphons, might you make a note on comparative cost of parts?
Already have that on the list. 👍
Cheers.
G'day Rob great video mate 👍
Thanks ML.
Cheers & have a top one. 👍
Hey Rob, if you feel experimental, I'v been experimenting with swirl filter for solid separation with great results... the faster the swirling of the water the more separation. (they use small ones for drinking water filtration.
Hey Ernie.
The radial flow settlers work a little better than the swirls from what I've read & from what folks that have tried both tell me. I'm not really sure it makes that much difference for us backyarders using DIY jobbies to tell you the truth as neither will collect all the solids.
Cheers mate & have a top one.
Wow Rob! You keeping busy bro!
Trying to. 😉😁
Cheers & have a top one.
Love it! We spoke a few years ago! I finally
Move to an island and inhale made your aquaponics design! Loving it.. always referring to your channel and your energy! Rock on! AND WERE LAUGHING!
That's great to hear mate. 👍👍
Glad the clips have helped some.
Cheers & happy growing. 🌱
Wow mate your oysters are looking great
Love the clip and that u siphon looks amazing
Really easy to build as well Mate so think that will make life easier for some. Haven't messed around with the flow rates on them too much yet but they look to handle 300lph no problem.
I still owe you a few oysters. Will save some grown on your wood chip for you folks. 😉👍
Cheers mate.
Oh cheers mate
That would be great 😀😀
Hey Rob, you might want to checkout Wrighty on UA-cam, he shows you how to build sieve filters drum filters, his own biofiltration and even a protein skimmer in his website where you buy his plans. You can assure youself if you build a simple sieve filter in your system youd have perfect mechanical filtration. And just have to power wash off any algae that grows on the screen. Love your content
Thanks Miguel. Have seen all his clips but for now I'm happy with the small basic set up I've got. I am looking at getting some 100 micron mesh to play with & will be adding a sieve/screen filter to my larger build down the line.
Cheers.
Awesome work, respect 🤜👋
Thanks Derty ✌️
have a top one.
A suggestion to avoid the solid build up, is like you said. Putting different grades of filter mesh on top of eachother. With a very fine first and coarser down the line. That way, those at teh bottom survive for longer than the top one. But, you can potentially wash/hose the top one, a lot more often. For example, use an old t-shirt or similar that doesn't seem too thickly woven for a fine filter capture.
I had a filter sock on there for a while but it clogged up very quickly. By the look of it these pads could probably do withe a clean off later today. 👍
Am also getting some 100 micron screen to make a bit of a cone sieve to go over the top to see how that goes for us.
Cheers mate & have a top one.
Like rob
Cheers mate. 👍👍
Forgot to mention: If you want to tighten that loop so you can fit it in the narrow gravel guard you can get street elbows that are male on one end and female on the other. it should save you about 15mm of space. I can get them here in the US, not sure about down under!
Thanks for that Rob. 👍 Will have a search around the different manufactures & see what I can find.
Thanks for the chat this morning too.
Have a top one mate.
Nice mate 👍
Thank you & Cheers mate. 👍
Out of all the aquaponics videos on youtube, I have only seen one person using a super fine steel mesh(?) to remove solids.
He had the water running down and you could see the solids slowly building up and the bottom of the curved filter.
He removed the solids daily, I think, and added it to a compost cycle.
Is the price of this type of filter too high, is that why nobody else uses it?
There are a fair few koi folks I've seen that build the DIY jobbies.
I was using 1 &200 micron mesh & found that it clogged too quickly. Am sure a better filter could be made with it, I just don't have the space to play around with one in this system at the moment.
Cheers Ninja 87.
Hey Rob, Love ya work. will you be looking at external siphons in your upcoming video ?
Probably not other than mentioning the loop siphons. Not a big fan of them as it can be hard to clean the roots from the drains inside if not set up right.
Cheers Mark.
This is easily the simplest and most obvious way to make ebb and flow work.
I found them a bit fiddly myself but the shroud wasn't really set up to make the "U" fit too well either.
Any luck with the U siphon?
What about using a pool skimmer basket with a sock (cheap on eBay) to collect the solids ?
I found them just as fiddle as Bell siphons so didn't add any into the beds permanently. I did find that they drained the bed a bit slower than the bells but I think I could have fixed that if I played around with it enough. 👍
Have used the socks in the past in an aquaculture build & found they worked well. Was looking for a fix I didn't have to clean everyday which is one issue I had with the socks.
Cheers mate & have a top one.
Mushrooms always look interesting, shame I am allergic to them lol
I did want to give you an update on the bell syphon. Well, I have a dozen random odd pieces of PVC pipe (trying to work out how to connect the drain to my setup). I wasn't too happy with the level left in the bed, so after searching Reece had a 65mm to 90mm coupling, expensive yes, but allowed me to get over the 1" bulkhead top nut. For some reason, it seems to turbocharge the bell,. But is working nicely. Got some plants in there atm trying to get some roots to grow to pop them into the NFT system.
Nice one Matthew. 👍👍 Any chance you have some pic's on how you set it up that you could share with me?
@@RobsAquaponics not right now but I could get some if you want. What would be the best place to send them?
Will delete this once you let me know you have it. 😉
Thanks mate
@@RobsAquaponics got it
@@RobsAquaponics I did send them this afternoon. Let me know if they are good.
thank you for the great information always❤️and sorry it's nothing to do with your video or aquaponics but that looks like PASTA🥰✨👍
🤣 Fair enough ETWR.
Cheers & have a top one.
Hello Rob. I've been watching your UA-cam videos for awhile. It's gotten me interested in creating my own system. I'm building a large dug down greenhouse. Looking at using 1000+ gallons for my fish tank. I wanted to see if there was a way I could get in contact with you and perhaps ask a few questions while Im planning out the system to make sure I have the proper flow etc. Thanks for your time, keep up the great work!
Did you post on my FB wall yesterday mate? If so, I responded earlier. 👍
Hope to be making an announcement about consultations in 2-3 weeks time.
Cheers mate.
@@RobsAquaponics yes sir just wasn't sure what was the best way to reach ya. Thank you again and look forward to updates on the consulting 👍
@@Sean__with_Zunsol Not quite there yet.............
Just thought I should update you. 😁😉
Very informative video brother . Just curious if you use some fresh water mussels or scallops in your systems to filter out some of the wastes in fish tanks . I keep a few in my fish tanks for filtering the water from suspended particles .
I don't really think they're needed if the water is well enough filtered but do know a few folks that use them. 👍
Cheers DK
Rob Bob, I've a question for ya. do you have a video on making a venturi bubbler?
Certainly do. It's my 2nd most watched clip actually. 😉
ua-cam.com/video/0ZMjDgM3LaU/v-deo.html
Hope that helps some.
can you use yabbys in the tank instead of fish ???? collecting items now to make my first system..
You can use yabbies but fish feed is more nutritious if you're wanting to grow healthy plants. 👍
Hi Rob, I was wondering if you have heard of or have had any experience in IAVS (sandponics). I am looking to setup a small backyard IAVS system and i'm having some trouble finding any good information about it. Do you have any experience? Are you interested in trying it out?
Thanks for making great informative videos.
Hi Renton. From what I'e read the stocking rate is lower with iAVs so don't think I'll be starting one soon. Might incorporate a similar sand bed into a future system though to help with the processing of solids.
Cheers.
what if I have an old fish pond , what and how would be the set up for that?
You could pump from the pond to the grow beds (via a solids filter if you wanted to add one) & have them drain back into the pond. Would be a good idea to make sure that there's more than enough water in the pond to not only fill the beds but also to have enough water to cover the pump in the pond & not stress the fish out.
You would basically set it up like the "basic system," I run through in this clip,
ua-cam.com/video/0QQA5BpWKec/v-deo.html
Hope that helps some.
U siphon and bell siphon, what's better than??? I am using bell siphon
From what I've seen both work just as well. I like the bells personally so will be sticking with them for now.
Cheers.
Does the U Syphon does a burp as well?If yes is it as loud as the one of the bell Syphon?
Hello mate, just wondering what's your opinion on biofloc and are you doing it at all?
I haven't looked into it to tell you the truth mate. Just concentrating on small basic systems for the time being. Might look at feed production later on when I have the larger system built.
You could make a myco-remediation filter with wood chips. The mushroom wood remove nitrogen your fish feces. They also act a mineral regulators which take of your magnesium problem. Read Mycellium Running by Paul Stammets. Are you near Cairns the former Sugar Cane capital of Australia?
Have you got experience with that type of filter in Aquaponics? Would Not sure I would have enough space to incorporate one in ours but would love to see one in action.
@@RobsAquaponics I do not have actual experience. Your space is a luxury compared to what I have. Read the book. Paul Stammets fed mushrooms which had insects feeding upon them to fish. Also, inspectors from the state Washington determined that the water leaving his property was cleaner then the water entering. You are an out-of-the-box thinker. I am suggesting that you combine two facets of your interests in a more streamlined approach. The outcome would be so wonderful to behold.
@@estebancorral5151 Paul is one very smart guy & have followed him for a while. 👍
There would be tannin issues with some trees so I'd look into that before you try it yourself. Let me know how you get on if you have a crack at it.
tell us moreabout the fogger rob ? brand? size? water capacity? power use?
It's this jobbie here Shane,
zoomed.com/repti-fogger-terrarium-humidifier/
It's only on for 15 min then off for an hour through the day & that looks to be the sweet spot for now. Am thinking we'll need it on much less through our humid Summers.
@@RobsAquaponics thanks very much rob, i have an old mini fridge from a milkbar, it's glass all around, might set it up with misting for mushies.
Good morning Rob, The calcium hydroxide, are you using it to sterilize your substrate?
Raise pH
Hey Ronda. It rises the pH of the media & kills off any competing fungus & bacteria. It's OK to use with the Oyster mushrooms but others don't tolerate it as well from what I've read.
Hope you & yours are all doing well. 👍
Hi Rob, where can I get a test kit like yours? Any specific name?
Hey Jacquelene. Most aquarium shops will sell the API Freshwater Master Test Kits. 👍
I also have them listed on my *Amazon Page if you're in the US,
www.amazon.com/shop/bnbob01?listId=JK0CLK814GTA
Hope that helps some.
*I get a small commission if you buy using the link above. Just like to keep things above board. 😉👍
@@RobsAquaponics Hehe... I appreciate the heads up... I'm in South Africa... We don't get stuff like that...
Hi bob is the potassium harm the fish if u added it to plants ?
I add in small amounts of potassium bicarbonate to help buffer the pH & it doesn't harm the fish. 👍
Cheers Khaled.
What pesticides did you use for the caterpillar
I use a BT (bacillus thuringiensis) based one as it's safe for all land & water animals except for caterpillars Vipul.
Below is the brand we can get easily here in Australia.
www.yates.com.au/product/garden-pest-control/yates-natures-way-caterpillar-killer-dipel
That page might have some information that can help.
Thank you, would request if you could do a video on organic pesticide for use in aquaphonics
@@vipulpatel1197 It's on a very long list of clips & jobs that need to be done. 😉
Cheers mate.
@@RobsAquaponics cheers will wait
Bob, if your doing a bell siphon video please look into mason jar as well. Message me and I’ll send you picks
As in using one as the bell Steve? Pic's would be good thanks👍😁
May not use them in the clip but I am interested.
How many kg a aquaponics vagetable plant yelid ?
This is a backyard system & I don't really track the harvests sorry.
Any idea ? beacuse i want to start aqua farm on 1 kanal
@@munawarhussanhussain1872 It's probably best you speak to someone that's running an aquaponics farm in your region as local climate/conditions will have a huge impact.
Had the weirdest add before your video, telling me to stop watching aquaponics videos XD
🤣 They have been dealt with & blocked. It was a soil based hydro system with a "but wait, THERE'S MORE!" style sale
I did point out that most folks grow with aquaponics to get fish to harvest over on his FB page but he hasn't responded yet.😉
Cheers Tabitha.
Tha ks for the video as always very informative. I am looking for some k1 biomedia is there anywere in Australia that I can purchase?..
Try this mob Jack.
freshbydesign.com.au/aquaponic-aquaculture-products/biological-filtration/mbbr-bio-media/
They're based in Wauchope on the mid-north coast of NSW so postage might be a bit of a kicker depending on where you live.
@@RobsAquaponics thank you so much,,,fyi I am in the Philippines haaha
@@jackpiche4217 OH, then the postage will definitely be expensive. 😃😕 I know there's some aquaponics groups on Facebook that might have members that might be able to help.
@@RobsAquaponics thecost hereinthe philippines is $10 per kg so i think I still will be better off hahahah its tough to source here ,,, i want to say thank you so much this is a big help
10 mm= ⅜"
Cheers. Don't use imperial here & must have read the wrong line on the chart.
are you concerned about the co2 in ya little plastic grow houses?
Not at the moment as I open them up every hour or so. Will be getting a small fan to turn on periodically with a timer though. 😉
Cheers Jason.
Okay, the midroll ads are getting ridiculous. I just got one with a guy leaning right in to the camera so his face was fullscreen yelling to STOP watching aquaponics videos. Er... no. Naff off, twerp from groweverywhere dot com
get youtube premium , no ads at all
yeh got 7 of those in a row , him and his super green monster growing setup ...
@@davecannabis That's why I never saw it. 😉👍
Hi Mel. I was sure I responded to this yesterday but I can't see the post now. 🤔
I was having issues adding his URL's to the block list. Found out adsense doesn't like ad blockers so added them once I turned it off yesterday.
He's another Click Funnel entrepreneur. The sales clip goes for 20min & you still have no idea what you're buying at the end of it.
From what I gleaned from the clip & reading others posts I'm guessing that is selling a soil hydro system. In it he's using his own special soil mix & compost tea brew as bait. I suspect he may also be using IM/EM as well.
He also misses that fact that most folks grow with aquaponics for the fish.😉
Hope you folks are doing OK with all the wild weather down there.
@@christopherstaples6758 I see them on Facepalm. 😕 Left a comment on his page but he never responded.... 😁🤔
One of the guys at work is doing oyster mushrooms and they look great. Interested to see your next vid!
Ours have grown quite a bit since taking that footage yesterday. Hope to get a harvest from a few bags by the end of the week. 😁
Cheers & have a top one.