Aquaponic Barrel System Build, Chop & Flip Style.

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Rob Bob's Aquaponics & Backyard Farm

8 жыл бұрын

Hi there folks. Have knocked together this Chop & Flip Aquaponic barrel system build which I think is a great way for you to cut your teeth growing your own Aquaponic produce in a small system. The compact nature of this system means that it would easily fit in small courtyards & most balconies/decks.
I’ve included a list of parts I’ve used bellow as well as links to videos mentioned in the clip above.
Would love to know how you go if you decide to have a crack at building your own.
0:57 Parts
1:04 Tools
1:13 Selecting the barrel
2:00 Marking, cutting & assembling the barrel
7:22 Plumbing up the Pump
10:49 Building & installing the bell siphon
17:06 Cleaning the grow media
Chop & Flip Aquaponic Barrel Parts List.
Names of parts may vary in different countries. If they’re not available in your area hopefully you can find a suitable replacement.
1 x 200L/50gal barrel
1 x 45L/12 gal (US) expanded clay
Siphon Parts
1 meter 20mm PVC pressure pipe
1 meter 90mm/3½” PVC storm water pipe
2 x 90mm/3½” PVC stormwater pipe end caps
1 x 25-20mm/1-¾” reducing coupling
1 x 20mm/¾” PVC valve socket fitting
1 x 20mm/¾” Bulkhead/Rain tank fitting
1 x 20mm/¾” PVC 90° faucet elbow
1 x 20mm/¾” PVC 90° elbow
1 x 50mm/2” Drink bottle Or 50mm/2” PVC Pipe & end cap to use as siphon bell
Pump & plumbing
1 x 20mm/¾” PVC “T” joiner
1 x 20mm/¾” PVC valve socket with “O” ring
1 x 20mm/¾” Barbed Nut & Tail with garden tap adaptor
1 x 20mm/¾” Barbed inline tap
1 x 20mm/¾” Barbed “T” joiner
1m/3’ of 19mm/¾” suitable kink free hose pipe
1000 lph/260gph aquarium pump. PLEASE NOTE Hose fitting on the pump will differ between models so check before buying plumbing parts.
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Setting up a grow bed & selecting grow media
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Planting out in aquaponic media beds
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How we release fingerlings
• How We Release Fingerl...
Growing sowing & planting guides
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@RobsAquaponics 2 жыл бұрын

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@rehoboth_farm 2 жыл бұрын

I think that it may be easier to cut the holes in the side first. It would hold the material more rigidly so you don't have to struggle with it flopping around so much.

@rehoboth_farm 2 жыл бұрын

One of the bungs is normally 2" npt and the other is buttress thread which is useless but the bung of that one often has a 3/4" npt knockout in it. With these fittings I think you could find a way to avoid needing to even drill holes in the top and eliminate the need for a bulkhead fitting which is sometimes hard to find and can be expensive.

@peter8488 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly the best part of this video is the way he is dressed, that is literally my style, I can say I feel a sense of comradeship with that look, also the build is cool.

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Back to T shirts mainly now as the store I was getting the shirts from won't stock men's clothes anymore. Cheers.

@maryjane9936 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a fellow Aussie doing Aquaponics. This system would be ideal for my limited space

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary Jane. 👍 Hope the system runs well for you. Cheers.

@valentinerebelcoscraft 2 ай бұрын

I’m going to be trying this very soon! Recently found your channel. I like how you break everything down and make everything simple to understand

@sunnygulati01 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you put your video together and how you go about explaining it. Aquaponics is simple and interesting because Rob Bob is around. God bless.

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sunny. Cheers & all the best. 👍

@pdaane 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool to see the bell siphon working. Thank you.

@martinmathangani Жыл бұрын

Tom bombadil teaching me about aquaponics. Nice.😄😄

@RobsAquaponics Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣👍🐟🐟🐟

@alrachid2 8 жыл бұрын

Rob bob this was fricken excellent! I love the use of space and the simplicity of this build!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there & thanks. Cheers & all the best. Rob.

@matthoffmann4216 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see how the bell works.. cheers mate

@johnnywrotten212 3 жыл бұрын

Great visual on the bell siphon.. Thanks

@RobsAquaponics 3 жыл бұрын

I should make some more like that for future clips.... 🤔 Cheers Johnny & have a top one mate.

@mohammadaljaser 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice work, I like it so much, Thanks so much 👍

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mohammed. Have a top one. 👍

@catslife5501 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, you have now got me interested in trying a small system like this one. Another great video!!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brain. Wouldn't take long for you to knock one up I think. Cheers mate.

@runincool01 4 жыл бұрын

I made one of these two years ago. I followed your directions and have had great results with strawberries since. I love mine. Thank you for introducing me to the wonderful world of Aquaponics.

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear mate. Cheers & happy growing. 🍓🍓🍓

@CPLBSS88 3 жыл бұрын

This would be an excellent project for a school to get multiple classes involved in building this together, the lessons learned would be huge!

@RobsAquaponics 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen a few places set them up to help teach the kids David. 👍 I think aquarium based systems work a bit better as they get more engaged when they can see the fish. Cheers mate.

@lindachancellor7538 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a good idea. Love it. Easy enough for me to do. Like how you have converted measurements.

@jayclyde6045 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that bit of video at the end showing the bell siphon working! Very informative!

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out some Jason. Cheers mate.

@marcoscampos3048 6 жыл бұрын

I'm Brazilian, I do not speak your language. I do not understand a word of what you say, but I have a great administration for your work. I watch all your videos more than once in an attempt to learn the techniques of aquaponics. Congratulations!!! beautiful work. Sou Brasileiro, não falo tua língua. Não entendo uma palavra do que você diz, mas tenho uma grande administração pelo teu trabalho. Assisto todos os teus vídeos mais de uma vez na tentativa de aprender as técnicas de aquaponia. Parabéns!!! belíssimo trabalho.

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Oi Marcos. Gostaria de obter os clipes úteis como este traduzido, mas descobriu que era um processo caro. Espero que os traduzam para portugues, espanhol hindi, francês e chinês em algum momento. Cheers & tenha um ótimo dia. Roubar. (google translate) Hi Marcos. I would like to get the helpful clips like this one translated but have found it to be an expensive process. Hopefully I'll have them translated into Portuguese, Spanish Hindi, French & Chinese at some point. Cheers & have a great day. Rob.

@lisarobinson9671 4 жыл бұрын

G-day thanks for the see through for the auto syphon, perfect execution, God bless

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it might help a few folks understand what's going on. Cheers Lisa & have a top one.

@ghulamsarwarraja5873 6 жыл бұрын

Hi,Bob thanks so much from Raja God be with you

@artifactstwentyseven 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! And listing the part in the description. 😄 Very helpful all around. Cheers! 🐠🌱

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

No problem. 👍 Have fun with the build.

@soodypop2014 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I couldn't understand the siphon until now

@RobsAquaponics 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. 👍 I have another recent video looking at siphons & some issues folks have with them that might come in handy down the line, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLF1mLt_3Lnch4k.html Cheers & happy growing.

@theathertonfarms7702 4 жыл бұрын

We've planned on getting into aquaponics for a few years now, and want to ramp up rather than jumping right into the system we want. The plan is to start with this, maybe put together an IBC chop-and-flip, and then graduate to the larger system we want. Normally we'd jump in, boots-and-all, but this time we decided to learn to walk before we tried to run. :) I put one of these together today, and my wife wants two more so we can configure them as a water feature under our veranda. I bought all of the gear for all three, but wanted to get one working, iron out any problems, and then build the other two. I did a couple of things differently to this video and learned a couple of things. I wanted to share those here, just in case they're useful to anybody else. 1. I ended up getting exactly the same pump that Rob uses here, though that was an accident. The guy at the hydroponic store told me that it was a 13mm outlet, but it's not. The smaller version of this pump has a 13mm outlet, and the larger version of this pump has a 19mm outlet, but this one is 16mm. I wanted to use irrigation fittings as I have a heap of them handy, and wasn't sure how to make that work. I went into the hardware store with a pump and worked through the options. What I found was that the 19mm irrigation fittings fit over the 16mm outlet really, really tightly. I used a 19mm barb and a rubber mallet and basically converted the pump to a 19mm outlet. From there I just used 19mm irrigation pipe and fittings, and it worked really well. 2. I couldn't find a 20mm PVC valve socket with “O” ring. I could find it without the O ring, but then couldn't find separate O rings. Rather than mess around, I just used a second bulkhead fitting. That makes it probably $10 more expensive, but it makes it much more idiot proof. 3. I cut my viewing window a bit too large. For the next one, I'll use a flatter window and maybe place is a bit higher on the wall of the barrel. I'm not going to cut in an access port at the back either, but rather a hole just big enough for the pump cord. This will let me have more water/fish. 4 I'm going to try and source some thin perspex for an underwater viewing window for one of the next barrels too. I tried to get some the other day, but it was all too thick and wouldn't flex enough. I've sourced some stainless steal nuts/bolts and aquarium silicone though, and am pretty sure I can make it work. 5. It took me an hour to hour-and-a-half to build the system today, but then a few hours trying to get the bell siphon to work properly. I could get flow enough to get a siphon to initiate OR break, but had trouble getting the right flow to get both. I ended up changing the bell to reduce the head space above the stand pipe, and I drilled 8mm holes in the legs at the bottom of the bell, just to get me more chance of breaking the siphon. In the end, I had it mostly working with just water, but it was a little hit-and-miss, mostly when it came to breaking the siphon. It occurred to me that the water rate at the end of the siphon would be slower if there was media in the bed, so I filled it up. That did the trick, and I could easily get a siphon to start and end. I was able to adjust the flow a bit more, and it works a charm. Next time, I'll get the bell siphon mostly working, but will put in the media much earlier. That has the added bonus of reducing the fill/drain time, which will speed up the fine tuning process. 6. The clay media I got from the hydroponics store is much less uniform than what Rob shows in his videos. I use 8mm holes in my siphon shroud, as suggested, but my media has clay balls smaller than that. I'll use slits rather than holes in the next couple of barrels. I've put a little seasol into the system, and will let it run a while before putting some goldfish in there. I might plant it out in the next couple of days though - we're planning on planting strawberries and maybe some greens. I managed to get the barrels for free, and have a heap of irrigation and PVC fittings from the other projects we do. Noting that those things did cost me money in the past, they feel like they're free when I use them here (I could open my own hardware store using the fittings in my sheds). With all of that in mind, I reckon these barrels will cost less than $100 each, and that's using two bulkhead fittings.

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the rundown folks. The O rings are a separate purchase & normally come in kits. I picked up a box worth from Aldi for about $10 from memory. Cheers.

@RachelWho 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This video was so informative and helpful. I just convinced my parents on starting an aquaponics system in our backyard, and we are definitely going to make this system in the near future!

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Hope the build went well for you Rachel. 👍👍

@Bagman1991 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and love how you write everything out clearly and concisely; it really minimises any room for error. I find your style very engaging and can NOT WAIT to get my first setup up and running. Thank you so much for taking the time to do what you do!

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kieran. Hope the build goes smoothly for you mate. 👍 Cheers & happy growing. 🌱🌱

@johngalog8413 4 жыл бұрын

Built my first flip barrel today. Complete with bail , Had to muck around with my pumps to figure which worked best ! My barrels are a little different and I made a few adaptations to make it work. Will put plants in tomorrow! Love your videos!

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Hope it's growing well for you John. 👍

@Calvin2030 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Rob's clear instruction video here I just built my 1st barrel aquaponic unit and my bell siphon works super. Thank you Rob. You are very good human✌🏾️

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Is all good mate. 👍 Cheers Calvin.

@Nemodog 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this video together! The IBC are so big and pretty daunting for a beginner. This is something that I can manage and see if I like gardening this way. Very clear direction and well produced. Thanks again Rob!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Glad you've found it helpful Nemodog. Have a great one.

@jeremylangenbach2869 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Rob, big thank you for your video guidings. We watch them all and their helping us learning more about aquaponics. Keep up the good work and inspire people arround the world!! Kind regards from The Netherlands

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad they're helping you out some Jeremy. Cheers & happy growing.

@Hosemastenbrook 7 жыл бұрын

Where's the "Mega-Like" button? Awesome job, Rob!

@RobsAquaponics 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric & thanks mate 👍👍 Hope all's well with you & yours. Rob.

@DailyOrganics Жыл бұрын

That’s really good set up, thank you so much been watching you and learning for so many years now and finally I’m starting one set up

@RickStewart1776 6 жыл бұрын

Rob, I know I'm coming to this party late, but thanks for the upload and all the clear advice. Please keep 'em coming!

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick & thanks mate. Cheers & have a top one buddy. 👍

@BrandonRojasProfile 7 жыл бұрын

I love how you list the parts and tools visually and then break it down into steps. That is the reason I watch your videos more than others. Too many videos out there where people just want to show off what they made but give very little info on how to do it or the stuff they used. Im just beginning my planning stage and when learning it is best to do it exactly like someone else so that you can really understand it before you go tweaking the system.

@RobsAquaponics 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Brandon. Am glad you fond the clip helpful mate. Tweaking is inevitable as we adapt these diy projects for our own use & circumstances. Cheers & have fun with the build mate.

@johndoyle5983 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your great vids Rob. You're a legend.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. have a great one mate.

@ivanson0110 7 жыл бұрын

So cool and such great info in a very clear and helpful way !

@RobsAquaponics 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Iavn & thanks mate. Have a top one.

@jeffstreeter3037 7 жыл бұрын

Really love your clips!

@torjones1701 8 жыл бұрын

WELL DONE! Loved the bit at the end with the clear bell siphon too! :)

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Torrey. Cheers.

@hanyalassaf5605 8 жыл бұрын

Me too. it was great.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Cheers Hany 👍😊

@BrendanSmith72 8 жыл бұрын

Long time watcher - first time post! I've got all my parts, though I'm short one faucet elbow and a 25mm hole saw. This is my project for tomorrow! Love your posts Rob, I watch them on my train commute into Sydney - almost theraputic!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Brendan & thanks. Am glad the clips make the commute a bit more entertaining. Hope the build goes well mate & have a great weekend. 👍 Rob.

@Mike4spirit 8 жыл бұрын

the science of the bell siphon is essential. There's a fine line between too much water flow, and not enough water the flow. Great information buds! Super cool build!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. I used to have all sorts of issues before I figured out the correlation between the flow rates how the siphon works. Cheers mate & hope all well with you. Rob.

@SimonStJohn 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant explanation....watch to the end for a great visual on how a bell siphon works. Love your vids Rob....thank you!

@RobsAquaponics 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon. Glad it was helpful mate. Cheers & have a top one.

@liveswithgarden6566 8 жыл бұрын

how good you are at explaining this thanks so much great way to get started cheers to you and your family

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Am glad you found it easy to follow & hope the build goes smoothly if you have a go at one 👍 Cheers & all the best.

@fuadalhammadi3785 8 жыл бұрын

well done Rob Bob. very simple well explained and easy to build. keep up the good job

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fuad. Hope the build goes well if you make one. Rob.

@michaeldev5962 7 жыл бұрын

wow this is cool i sure would like to try this set up thank you for showing us

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

No problem Michael. Did you have a crack at setting one up? Cheers.

@SirCracker 7 жыл бұрын

nicely done Rob. I guess I will try this one myself

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Did you end up building a barrel jobbie Graham? Cheers mate.

@harrychung433 8 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the build demonstration on this system, Rob. Looking forward to getting one or two built myself. Be the perfect system for raising Mosquitofish. Liked seeing that bell siphon demonstration at the end. Explained a lot in that little clip. Thanks again and keep us updated on them.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Hope the builds go smoothly for you Harry 👍 Hope to post a few more on releasing the fish into them & following the growing process. Cheers mate.

@arcofblues 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome system is Awesome! Pretty cool stuff at the end there too. SCIENCE!!!!

@RobsAquaponics 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. 👍 Cheers & have a great one. Rob.

@OneYardRevolution 8 жыл бұрын

That is such a cool build, Rob!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick. Got your mulch clip lined up ready to go ;) Cheers.

@ivanclements8533 4 жыл бұрын

awesome and cant wait to get cracking and jump into the old mans garage . thanks awesome for corna 19 lock down project too .

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Hope the build goes well for you Ivan. Cheers mate.

@deadrickandre2656 8 жыл бұрын

great video!!! one of the most thorough I've seen! thanks!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks & hope it helps you out some. Have a great one.

@DansKoiPond 8 жыл бұрын

I used goldfish flakes all last year with good growth rates in the plants. Nice little systems those.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Nice one Dan. 👍 Have seen folks like JT grow some great food using just the gold fish feed. Hope to be getting the fish for our barrel by the end of the week. Cheers.

@tawnyagreen4917 8 жыл бұрын

Rob you are amazing!!!! thank you for all you videos

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tawnya. 😊 Al the best to you & yours, Rob.

@GOP4USA 6 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT!!!!

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

I garden because I have to Cheers 👍

@fredramirez2711 3 жыл бұрын

I run a nonprofit for K16 students. These are great RB!

@RobsAquaponics 3 жыл бұрын

Am glad they're helpful Fred. Let me know if you need any more info & will help where I can. 👍

@fredramirez2711 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobsAquaponics I will! Thanks again!

@LolitasGarden 8 жыл бұрын

Great clip. Thanks again. You're doing great work here!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. Hope all's well with you folks. Rob.

@steffenkruse2176 7 жыл бұрын

thanks fore the videos, we are planning to start a small system like the one in the video this summer. Many greetings from Denmark. keep om the food Work

@RobsAquaponics 7 жыл бұрын

HI Steffen & thanks mate. Hope the build goes well for you. Cheers.

@ramhornjoe 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob Bob, I've been struggling with a tiny system set up trying to get the bell siphon to work & after watching you use the drink container I tried the same thing and it has now successfully siphoned 6 times in a row :) now just have to get a 1" to 3/4" reducer and I'll be set. Love your vids and channel

@RobsAquaponics 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe. Am glad the clip helped you out some mate 👍 Is the system still running smoothly? Cheers mate.

@r.carter8378 4 жыл бұрын

You have great videos. Thank you for making them.

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them. Cheers.

@henrikbrunberg1357 8 жыл бұрын

thx for the video rob i like this barrel system as "my first aquaponics system" to start learning about aquaponics or it will work for people who dont have a garden and can put it on a balcony or something :)

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

I like that you could fit it on the narrowest of balconies if you live in a flat/unit. 👍 Cheers mate.

@Knot_artortattoos Жыл бұрын

I learn so much getting into this and your vids are super helpful you show what you need how to do it and you explain what your doing and the reason for it❤

@RobsAquaponics Жыл бұрын

Glad to be able to help some.

@integr8nfp423 4 жыл бұрын

Mate, awesome. Enjoyed watching straight through, en-point, good info, specific, and less BS to waste time. Thanks 👍 subscribed

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers & happy growing.

@lizabeth7202 4 жыл бұрын

Think this was the first of your vids I watched about a year or a year and a half ago, still love it and most of them I have watched. Hope you and your fam are safe and well and keep going, such an inspiration for our family here in Perth WA. Thanks...

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

ll are well here & almost feels like we're on holidays with Bianca working from home 5 days a week. Hope you & yours are all doing OK. Cheers.

@amessman 8 жыл бұрын

this gives me and idea for a possible summer project

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Hope it goes well for you mate. Cheers.

@mtvaper66 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob just wanted to let you know I just completed my Barrel chop and flip Jobbie and wanted to take you for all of your content inspired me to get into aquaponics!! Cant wait to get to the IBC system next!! Again Thank you Keep up the Amazing Videos!!

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one. 👍 Hope it's running well for you. Cheers.

@kwhitney6238 5 жыл бұрын

I am greatly enjoying your videos and have binge watched so many after work. I'm starting to to save money so I can make a few projects for my family and myself. You do great at in all of your videos explaining everything you do and why

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks KW. 👍 Hope the builds go smoothly for you mate. Cheers.

@ETennScott 8 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Tennessee USA! Two of our daughters have been talking about an aquaponics project for the summer. Thanks for putting this together. Great video - really like the transparent bell siphon!!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there & thanks mate. They really are easy to set up & would be a great project to get the kids involved in I think. 👍 Hope the buiolds go well if you all have a crack at one. Cheers, Rob.

@ssc5140 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob ! !

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

No problem Larry. Cheers mate.

@mr.lourod6175 8 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video Rob. I enjoy your videos because they are always very informative. Thank You!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Lou & thanks mate👍 All the mate.

@jeffstreeter3037 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the repurposing tip on the bell siphon. Never thought to use a water bottle for the bell. There are plenty of free bottles about.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

It looks to work a treat in a small system like this so don't see the point in the PVC jobbies. Have a great one Jeff.

@jeffstreeter3037 8 жыл бұрын

Thanx. Look forward to your videos

@winstonbonds4 8 жыл бұрын

I have learned a lot from your videos thank you so much.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. Thanks Winstonbonds 👍

@dksfollies4772 4 жыл бұрын

Very impressive and attractive design . Thank you and good luck

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks & have a top one.

@dksfollies4772 4 жыл бұрын

@@RobsAquaponics i have subscribed your channel also to gain more knowledge

@thinktank4481 5 жыл бұрын

Bro thank for the information....m going to start my own aquaponics....

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Hope the build goes well for you. Cheers TT.

@mattdawson7055 4 жыл бұрын

👍Top clip I love the plastic bottle

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Have saved it to use in future clips. 😉 Cheers Matt.

@fishmut 5 жыл бұрын

Now 2018 I’m definitely going to give this ago , love the videos learning a lot , hopeing to have it ready prior winter to grow out some trout, look forward to checking out your other videos , have a fantastic Christmas and new year .all the best. 👍

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fishmut. Hope you & yours have a top one.

@SleepMedic808 10 ай бұрын

Not sure if necessary, but I build in a bowl section in my pebbles where the water dumps in to my grow bed. There I put an old coffee filter housing from a broke coffee pot. When I first set up, I rubber band coffee filters in to it and it strains out any pebble/rock debris. Once the system is really clear, I remove the coffee filters and put in a very fine mesh metal strainer in case something randomly finds it’s way in.

@jethercalope6378 3 жыл бұрын

Wow to see this video. Will try to make one.

@RobsAquaponics 3 жыл бұрын

All the best with the build Jether.

@BrendanSmith72 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob, all built! only hiccup I had was that the media would float when the bed was filled. Ended up using crushed terracotta under the media, worked a treat. Now the misses is convinced, I'm moving on to some IBCs!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Nice one Brendan. The clay can stay buoyant for a few days until it gets waterlogged I've found. Cheers mate & have fun growing 👍😊

@sebastienthomastrudeau5335 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@RobsAquaponics 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sebastian. 👍

@shawnr771 Жыл бұрын

Straight forward instructions. Thank you.

@RobsAquaponics Жыл бұрын

Cheers Shawn,

@shawnr771 Жыл бұрын

@@RobsAquaponics I like the smaller setup. I understand the basics now. Something this size does not have a lot of upfront cost. Will be easy to try. What do you think about using rain catchment water to keep the resevoir full? Also I live in Texas. Are there any added precautions for extreme heat?

@runman1271 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I am raising rabbits right now, chickens later but right now, I am going to try the quadraphonic system.you have here. Thanks, you have been very inspirational.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Hi mate & thanks. Sounds like you've go a nice set up on the go already with the rabbits & chooks 👍 Cheers & all the best.

@sethukumar123456 6 жыл бұрын

You won't believe if I say, " I watched this videos like 10+ times". Fell in love with the idea and yet so simple. Finally completed making this by following everything from the video. Thanks Rob. Siphon was perfectly done with out a problem by learning from your other videos. I'm planning on growing "murrel" fish, would that be a best choice?

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Am glad the build went well for you. 👍 I personally would only use small ornamental fish in a system like this as most table fish would find the conditions cramped. Might be better off trying to build a IBC style system for them if you can get access to them. Cheers Sethu.

@DevonBagley 4 жыл бұрын

@@RobsAquaponics Not sure anyone would keep ornamental fish in a container that you can't see into. In the U.S. I would suggest bluegill or sunfish if you want to harvest fish. Small, and slow growing but tasty.

@steelcity420187 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks good video and information feel like making one soon.

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Hope the build went well for you. 👍 Cheers.

@ericflores3700 7 жыл бұрын

wow that's a great video iam about to start my own, thank you sir

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Eric. Have you finished it off yet ? Cheers.

@wazowski6709 Жыл бұрын

The nicest bloke around. Love your videos mate, super informative & concise. Greetings from VIC 👍

@RobsAquaponics Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Hope you had a top weekend.

@jeremyc9641 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for this!

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

No Problem Jeremy. Cheers mate

@acuaponiaargentina 4 жыл бұрын

ESPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!! saludos desde Argentina

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Hi from SE Queensland Australia. 👋

@corzerlowe3107 8 жыл бұрын

Mate well done👍😆 this is something i would like to try inside in the spare room. love the idea always great info mate thank you.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Corza 👍 Am hoping to have a few set up on the deck here once it gets built. 😉 Cheers mate.

@WarrenBain 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your really informative and interesting videos Rob. I built this barrel system over the long weekend and it went very smoothly. My barrel was a bit distorted so I doubled the number of cable ties but everything else was by the book. So simple. Now I need to work out how to cycle the system and when to introduce the fish and how many fish and all that stuff. I'll be checking out more of your videos, mate. Cheers ... Wazza

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Wazza. Have you bought your fish yet mate? Have seen folks add 10 with no problems but I like to play on the safe side. Cheers mate.

@RobsAquaponics 5 жыл бұрын

Just clicked looking back through clips, are you Wazza from SubscribeStar? Sorry to hassle you if you're not. Cheers mate.

@plantweekend461 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting barrels shapping you made here!!

@RobsAquaponics 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@oldmanpottering 6 жыл бұрын

Great build Rob ! Subscribed from Mid North Coast A good tip to making a line around anything round is to take a sheet of paper and wrap it around the object, gives a nice straight line without needing to make lots of measurements

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers 1800cc. Can be a bit of a pain if the barrel wall isn't straight. Have used string & blutak in the past too. 👍 Cheers & have a top one.

@oldmanpottering 6 жыл бұрын

Rob Bob's Backyard Farm & Aquaponics, yeah I should have said using paper is good for small bottles etc, doing a drum would be a bit of a battle, keep up the good work 👍

@JTBear 8 жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough on the build Rob, love it! I may have to give this a try for the goldfish when I do finally get something edible in my bigger system. Have a wonderful day, Cheers!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Hi JT & thanks mate. Wouldn't take you long at all to knock up a small jobbie like this 👍 Have a great week mate.

@mir1917 4 жыл бұрын

Super !

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers.

@timkirkpatrick9155 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks nicely done!

@RobsAquaponics 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim. 👍

@rukshanthajanaka9470 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob Bob you are a genius

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Hope the clips give you a few useful ideas mate. Happy growing. 🌱🐟👍

@dylan_uo9619 6 жыл бұрын

Mate your brilliant. Liked and subscribed 👍

@jayham26 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply, I'm big into fish tanks so your video defiantly interested me but I live in Illinois so we get rain and I've seen your other video's with a sun shade over your setups so I was seeing if you covered that setup with the same

@zasimtalukdar9601 4 жыл бұрын

really excellent Idea. thanks

@RobsAquaponics 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Zasim. 👍

@NayefAlharbi 8 жыл бұрын

you're just awesome! very nice system and amazing work.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Cheers & have a great one.

@522ljppkg 3 жыл бұрын

Litterly the best video I have ever watched on youtube. Period. So glad to have found this, would expect and have gladly paid good money for this plan/info as a complete beginer. Going to get started today :) thankyou, thankyou and thankyou so much!!!

@RobsAquaponics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it & it gave you a few ideas Michael. Hope the build goes smoothly.

@Tinmad29 8 жыл бұрын

Man these videos have just gotten better and better!

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It takes a lot of work to put these longer ones out but I really enjoy it. Cheers.

@gmor54ars 8 жыл бұрын

Best desing ever

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. have a great one.

@mvowl1 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video mate, I am looking to cut my teeth on aquaponics and I'm so glad to have found your content. By far the best explanations and walk through on how to get started plus best practices.

@RobsAquaponics 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. Hope they come in handy when you start the build. Have a great one.

@mvowl1 7 жыл бұрын

Rob Bob's Backyard Farming pulled the trigger and have had the system running for 4 weeks already started getting peas!