I got a little filter for $1 and turned it into a little grow bed. I put some basil in it from my other tank that was having a hard time staying upright due to wind. Here’s an over view. I think I want to split the infeed for the waterfall to a flood and drain kinda deal the feeds back into the pond
At first, I was planning on painting mine, but I know that some amount of light will still shine through a few layers of paint. I've seen a number of videos in which IBCs are covered in some kind of reflective, foil-like material, but I'm not familiar with what this material is, nor how I would go about applying it. What do people here like to use?
I have my first Aquaponic system up and going. now that I’ve put my channel catfish in the tank and they settled in, all they ever do is try to hide under the pump. should I have some kind of shade/hiding spot created for them to hide under?
Hi all. I'm a total beginner at all this. I'm planning to start with a simple IBC cut-and-flip system. However, all the plans and guides for these systems that I have seen are media-based. I would prefer to use rafts, if possible. My question is whether that a simple substitution or if there are other considerations I need to keep in mind as I attempt this.
Thanks.
Finally moved my system to a sunnier place and was able to do a clean out . The gravel was packed with 7 years with of solids and decomposed leaves. Anyway noticed my plants didn't look the best so got one of these water tester deals for the first time and want to see if I'm reading this right . Looks like I have like no nitrates right ? It been up and running for like two months but only have like 5-6 smaller gold fish take it I would probably get a few more right ?
Im just curious if there's actually a future savings i know there's cost to feed the fish.
I saw some information about using an air pump to lift water similar to the way that the sponge filters in aquariums suck water in using the bubbles as they rise through the tube.
Does anybody have any experience with this? Would this be a viable way to pump water from the sump back up into the fish tank?
I can't find any solid information on what size pumps, what size tubing, and other stuff that you would need to know in order to do something like that. Does anybody have any good resources available or YouTube links? Maybe that could help me?
Or maybe this is one of those fake ideas like the people who put a 55 gallon drum on the top of a well and claim it'll suck water from the bottom...🤣?
I always thought one of these things would be nice to have but not necessary. It makes cleaning up the edges of tanks so easy. So much easier than using a razor blade...
If you do anything that has to do with cutting plastic and wanting the edge to be smooth you need one of these!
Smpr.
I have a mini pond setup of a 3 feet tank keeping 5 ranchus (about 5 inches) and a Pothos plant that is planted on a hydroponics system (now fully covered behind the Pothos) that has grown to cover the entire wall. How many goldfishes do you think the tank is able to support with the Pothos helping to remove nitrates and unwanted stuff? FYI I have a stacked filtration system providing mechanical and biofiltration at the right side of the tank.
I didn't realize just how expensive the clay pellets are and I need a little over 600 Liters worth. So if anyone has any experience with these please let me know. This is what im looking at. I know lava rock isn't as friendly and I have to wash it extra good and check for Ph.
My wife wanted more space for plants on the balcony so I've been planning this new grow bed and sump for a while.
There's a U siphon on the far end that you can't see. Just a basic drain on the bottom covered by a layer of 1-in Rock and then a layer of small River Rock with the coconut stuff on top.
I cleaned the rocks as best I could before I put them in the grow bed but things are still coming out really dirty. I'm not connecting it to the fish tank until I get things cleaner, so I figured I'd just keep cycling it with the siphon and the water in the sump. I've been running a sponge filter in the aquarium in parallel with the old grow bed for quite a while, so the fish will be fine with that.
Is there anything else I can do to get things clean? Obviously I don't want to empty the grow bed again if I can avoid it, It's pretty heavy.
Once I get it clean I'll put some of the fish water in it and some of the media from the old grow bed to jump start the bacteria.
Thanks in advance,
Smpr
Usually is stocked with tilapia and or catfish, currently just a channel cat and 3 brim in. Waiting on tilapia to arrive. Any advice on how i can improve? System runs on a timer for ebb and flow system.
Im just setting up my aquaponics system but my ambitions are getting higher. Im want to try and breed my own fish for food as well. I was thinking instead of making it 2 separate systems try adding on more tanks for fish and putting it all inline with my grow beds and this way I can also add more grow beds.
Im getting ready to add 2 more icbs and grow beds. This is the 3rd year of operation. Using brown bullhead catfish.
Curious about this are koi a fish that can be grown and sold for decent profit or is that more of something professional who are solely dedicated to breeding best fish do?