are the bio balls with sponge in the middle or empty
@kongming20055 жыл бұрын
Please respect photography to hold your camera still
@sunnydaze75805 жыл бұрын
Thank you Regina. I found this to be very interesting and informative. I use bio balls in my aquarium and that's how I wound up here! Cheers.
@cmike9565 жыл бұрын
i float 7 bio balls inside my salt water 40 gals long they spin all over the place and oxygen and surface skimming i think it does benefit reef
@SureshBopitiya2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, just trying to find some info on Bio Balls. I use them in a trickle filter, but am thinking of having them completely submerged with air pumping through them. How do you use yours?
@hoofpanels65195 жыл бұрын
Lots of Question for you but just a couple at first. What country/climate are you in. Have yo gotten Papaya and any bananas yet, the fruit that is? Not many women on you tube. Love your ideas and your heart interest in Aquaponic. Keep experimenting and videoing.
@CEDARVALE545 жыл бұрын
Queensland Australia. Semi tropical, yes lots of Papaya and bananas, very sweet, I pour all the bloody water from de-frosted meat onto them, being careful not to overload the system with nitrates
@SandcastleDreams6 жыл бұрын
I've got approx. 300 aloes that didn't freeze this spring. The mother was given as a gift to me when my previous husband died and I just keep transplanting the pups. That plant is a lifesaver for burns.
@CEDARVALE545 жыл бұрын
It is also good for skin cancer. I use the juice I makes a skin conditioner 2-3 times a day as iWork outside all the time, great hair conditioner as well just leave it in.
@SandcastleDreams5 жыл бұрын
@@CEDARVALE54 Hair conditioner! Now, that I can use! I had a friend with gallbladder issues that drank the juice daily. I tried it. Yuck! LOL!
@SandcastleDreams6 жыл бұрын
That large tank where all of your fish poo is, approx. how many of those bioballs did you need? Some dude on Ebay has them 5 pack of 150 pcs (750 total) for $20 US, but it looks to me like you've got at least that much or more.
@CEDARVALE545 жыл бұрын
You do not need a lot of balls. They are only there to provide surface are for the bacteria to convert the nitrates to nitrite. The fish poo sinks to the bottom and sits on top of the bio-balls. The top 2 layers of balls are full of poo, the bottom ones are clear of poo. I have shade cloth hung into the tank attached to the top of the sides and the balls are in there, the water flows over the sides that hang down about 12". I have about 1500-2000 balls in there. I have 1500 fish in the system. I paid about au$105 for 2000 balls. They last forever
@SandcastleDreams5 жыл бұрын
@@CEDARVALE54 Thank you Regina for responding. I think I found something a little bit cheaper than the bio-balls. Those plastic pot scrubbers that are made out of mesh are 6 for $1 at our dollar store. They are bigger than the balls. www.amazon.com/Round-Nylon-Scrubber-Scouring-Scrub/dp/B0773VZ2P4?th=1 Some are made of nylon. Some are made of polypropylene. Either way, they should be safe for the fish and I won't have to pay shipping! We are supposed to get rain tonight and tomorrow and we finally got the pond built. Haven't got the liner fastened down, we'll wait until we get enough water in there before we fasten the top of the liner. 8' (2.4384 meters) x 8' (2.4384 meters) x 20 inches (50.8 cm). deep. We'll build a bigger one, hopefully for catfish. I think catfish like it deeper. And a grow out channel for the baby crayfish (marbled). I'll probably grow rice in it and let them eat the leftover roots and stuff. I'm not allowed to have your Australian Crayfish without a permit and it has to be in a building to make sure they can't escape! LOL I suppose that means hurricane proof!
@CEDARVALE545 жыл бұрын
The pot scrubbers may break into tiny pieces after a while and be ingested by the fish, they should work well with a high bio-logical surface area, the balls are UV treated. Just a thought. Here in Australia some of our vegetables come in plastic mesh bags which you could also use . Nice size pool you are building. My pools are deeper one end.
@SandcastleDreams5 жыл бұрын
@@CEDARVALE54 Thanks Regina...you wouldn't believe it! I went to the stores to get them and they were out of stock chain wide! None of their stores had them, LOL! Oh well...any thoughts on using shade cloth? I've got plenty of that. It's UV protected, knitted.
@SandcastleDreams6 жыл бұрын
How long does it take for a goldfish to get that size?
@CEDARVALE546 жыл бұрын
about 6-8 months depending on the size of your pond. They were once the most popular eating fish until someone made them into pets
@SandcastleDreams6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your response!
@camel01476 жыл бұрын
Water quality seems to be really bad. you should improve a little bit your mechanical filtration.
@CEDARVALE546 жыл бұрын
having the commercial system for 25 years very successfully I may know what I am doing, and know when to leave things alone
@camel01476 жыл бұрын
OK. Just for the record, I meant no offence.
@punisher66 жыл бұрын
Impressive
@floot67996 жыл бұрын
Regina, I am a long term fan of your set-up. It works well etc. Question, what do you do with a big tropical downpour over your aquaponics? Do you have one outlet or a dozen or what happens? PS I have seen your driveway footage.. :)
@CEDARVALE546 жыл бұрын
SORRY I took so long. I have just one 90mm diameter outlet near the top which is enough My driveway has not improved
@user-qz9ph7ib7f6 жыл бұрын
What country are you from? Advise how to buy large crayfish for breeding and send to Ukraine? Please sent an ansver here: [email protected]
@user-ne1bs2vw3m6 жыл бұрын
Привет, ответ был?
@bberd22286 жыл бұрын
now thats alot of shit
@CEDARVALE546 жыл бұрын
all put to good use
@floot67996 жыл бұрын
Regina, I thought I had found all your content, obviously not. You have the most 'alive' system I have ever found on youtube... Keep at it... and ty for what you have posted....
@floot67996 жыл бұрын
regina... are you nursery plants still living in aquaponic water?...They look like they are...
@Aurmax706 жыл бұрын
can I put my bananas direct in to the lake? Thanks . Regards
@CEDARVALE546 жыл бұрын
No, bananas do not like to sit in water submerged you can plant them on the edge above the water line. My bananas were in 300mm (12") pots, I planted them so the bottom was 1" in the water the rest was above the water line. I used fine coconut fibber in the pot it is a good wicking material. 2 times a week I pour water over the top in summer. I hope this helps.Regina
@adeebap7 жыл бұрын
Lady of the earth, respect
@piranhafish7 жыл бұрын
very nice set up :)
@CEDARVALE547 жыл бұрын
Yes I found Bio-balls a great success, I use gravel 20mm for the bananas and paw paw trees in the system, the main growing area is float mats, so a variety of methods for different plants thank you Regina
@floot67997 жыл бұрын
C'mon Regina.... state that you have been doing/building this system for over 15 years.... plus.... and you have learned a lot... Stay safe, you are a legend... Cheers Floot
@CEDARVALE547 жыл бұрын
I have states this in other videos, Floot. I am constantly learning new ways and experimenting with larger plants, I am now growing Taros on the float mats, when they are larger I will upload a video how it worked for me......cheers Regina
@deano727 жыл бұрын
that is a lot of fish poo poo.
@baphometpresidente46375 жыл бұрын
bitch is crazy
@ceruleanspirit7 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could dig out some swales in places along the hills and plant some things in them. So you can slow the water that is leaving your property and clear it up so it isn't mucky and carrying all your dirt and water away. That is something to do after it stops raining though.
@CEDARVALE547 жыл бұрын
Yes Have done that where I can, most of the water comes off neighbours property uphill thank you though
@floot67997 жыл бұрын
Regina, just a small suggestion. Title your next video, something like, A walk around a 10 yo aquaponic system. I do not know anyone else that can do it.. Show people how they evolve, what they can expect, the dollars, the effort, the results. You will go to number 1 on the KZfaq Aquaponics ladder and hopefully make a few dollars as well. Cheers Floot..
@CEDARVALE547 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your suggestion. I will make that my next video with same flash backs
@ceruleanspirit7 жыл бұрын
You make good videos and have a very nice garden but your camera is always shaky.
@youtubeaholic21547 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I am interested in aquaponics.
@floot67997 жыл бұрын
Love your info and 'stuff'. I also very much appreciate your myth busting view of aquaponics and have practical examples available to support your information. Tyvm and cheers
@CEDARVALE547 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU
@christopherstaples67587 жыл бұрын
mineralization tanks are for creating an anaerobic area for other bacteria that can break down solids further
@PoliticalJohn8 жыл бұрын
Making too much work for yourself. A lot of easier ways to deal with all that poo and balls, without touching them.
@oldshield8 жыл бұрын
what are you using for the float rafts?
@CEDARVALE548 жыл бұрын
I grow vegetables in them, either using cups that fit into the holes, or, float trays on top of the rafts with coir coco nut fiber to grow larger plants that then float ontop of the water and the moisture wicks up
@PauloPinto_AquaponiaCoyote8 жыл бұрын
Very good Regina...I liked!!!
@thaiga8 жыл бұрын
you mentioned mineralization last video. can you tell me what that means in aquaponics
@thaiga8 жыл бұрын
have to try gold fish one day
@CEDARVALE547 жыл бұрын
gold fish were once the most popular fish to eat, until someone made them into pets.
@AlbertoGarcia-mr3yr8 жыл бұрын
only cryfish for this?
@CEDARVALE547 жыл бұрын
no, I have jade perch and cat fish as well
@MsTokies8 жыл бұрын
what do you feed the fish?
@CEDARVALE548 жыл бұрын
+MsTokies I buy a commercial fish food because I also have native fish and crayfish in the pool. Also throw lucern pellets and chaff in about once every 2--3 months that settle on the bottom for the bottom feeders
@MsTokies8 жыл бұрын
REGINA LUKOSZEK is that like alfalfa?
@CEDARVALE548 жыл бұрын
MsTokies Yes, it is alfalfa. all the fish like it sinks to the bottom and re-hydrates.. I also have crayfish that live on the bottom.
@Calarin198 жыл бұрын
Great work ! All the best 😊
@CEDARVALE549 жыл бұрын
EMERSED IN POOO
@JTBear9 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a massive pond!
@jojohighsprings9 жыл бұрын
Regina, thanks for the tip on using pennyroyal among the tomatos
@Toxicstudioinc9 жыл бұрын
Free organic waste ready to be broken down.
@Toxicstudioinc10 жыл бұрын
Busy busy goldfish.
@CEDARVALE5410 жыл бұрын
Yes, my Redclaw grow well and have been breeding for about 2 years, I have old prawn nets, straw and plastic pipes in the pool to provide hiding places and the straw rots and provides food, I also throw lucern pellets and seaweed meal into the pool.
@henrylin756410 жыл бұрын
Can we farm Redclaw crayfish in our own pond? John
@jasunitskateboard10 жыл бұрын
hello! what type of calsium do you add?
@CEDARVALE5411 жыл бұрын
These mats are the same, I import them from Taiwan. They are perfect and the cups snap in. If you want to buy some, my email is [email protected]. Regard Regina
@pauljohn323011 жыл бұрын
You are the aunty I wish I had!
@pauljohn323011 жыл бұрын
Very impressive! I'll be looking over all your videos, thanks a lot :)
@CEDARVALE5411 жыл бұрын
Yes,and pineapples, tomato's, and most root vegetables.
@CEDARVALE5411 жыл бұрын
You can catch tgem in the dams, or, Redclaw Aquatica 71 Murphy rd Beerburrum 0403009734. Cherax park Kanyn rd Theebine 0754846104. Aqua verde Atherton tablelands 0740912020. hope this helps
@andersonelders11 жыл бұрын
thank you it helped :]
@CORYJOHNM11 жыл бұрын
Must be an Oz company because I have never seen these in the states. Thank you for the reply. Nice setup