How to set up aquaponic grow bed & select the right rock.

How to set up aquaponic grow bed & select the right rock.

Have added a new grow bed into the aquaponic system & thought it might help others to see how I like to set them up. Am, using rock this time so thought it would be a good idea to show you an easy way to select the right type that won’t cause you issues down the line.

Index of clip.
1:01 IBC grow bed, Position & link to clip on making.
2:30 Drilling out drain assembly
3:39 Bell Siphon shroud
5:44 Selecting rock using a quick vinegar test
7:17 Washing Rock & filling the grow bed
9:25 A quick look at the plants & trellis on the bed
11:01 Plumbing from the pump to grow bed
12:53 Bell siphon
13:58 Drain assembly
15:52 Grow bed to sump ratio
17:13 wrapping up & G’Day Andy 😉
18:34 Links to Aquaponic Vlog & How to playlists

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