Indoor Aquaponic System

This is an indoor aquaponics setup that I am using as a biofilter for my goldfish. I was spending around $5.00 each week to replace the charcoal filters and was tired of maintaining the filters, replacing water, and cleaning each week. This setup has been running for 3 months and the water has stayed clean. Once a month, I will clean the glass so people can get a clear view, but it really isn't necessary. I'm very happy with the results and get fresh lettuce too!

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Science & Technology

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• indoor
• inside
• aquaponics
• biofilter
• giant
• monster
• goldfish
• fish
• tank
• aquarium
• pump
• hydroponics
• lettuce
• grow
• lights
• growbed
• sump

[yourcooltoocool]

I am building a GH similar to your outdoor setup. I am wondering if there are any concerns with using PVC that is NOT for potable water? It seems as though the type that is for potable water is only available in a few small sizes (2" and 1" diameter). At least that was the case at my local store. Do you pay attention to the PVC codes? Any chemical concerns?

[web4deb]

@yourcooltoocool PVC is a heavily debated subject. I use it in my systems, but you will have to make a decision on your own whether to use it or not. ;-)

[yourcooltoocool]

What is the smaller tube on your water bridge for?  Love the videos and the setup!

[web4deb]

@yourcooltoocool It's used as a tiny siphon to remove any potential air bubbles that may collect in the bridge. However, if the power goes out, it will eventually siphon the water out of the tank until the level gets below the bottome of the bridge pipe....then when the power turns back on, you have to reprime the bridge. If it isn't there, you run the risk of too much air getting trapped in the bridge.

[poojkhgf]

I think Leca (expanded clay) would be much lighter than gravel

[web4deb]

@poojkhgf It's all about the cost of doing it. However, the gravel has been replaced with expanded shale.

[PeacefulVocalTrance]

very good. dont get many good videos like this

[web4deb]

@Prashmash I'm not sure, she doesn't want to get on the scale. ;-)

[MrKawai88]

@web4deb just try to put in your aquarium a catfish which his mouth turn down . it will help clean the aquarium. free algae.

[web4deb]

@TheTurkishFalcon I've grown potatoes in my greenhouse system but they take up a lot of space. They are easier to just grow in the ground.  I have the best luck with cucumbers and tomatoes.

[TheTurkishFalcon]

Every vıdeo ı saw has lettuce or carrots can you grow lıke patatoes or some kınd of food that ıs edıble and ıs made frequently by cookıng? lıke patatoes made ınto french frıends ı cant thınk of anythıng else at the moment

[web4deb]

@luwdmke The water stays clear all the time. No need for a charcoal filter.. There is a little slime that builds up on the glass (not algae) that I will clean off every couple of months. I had a couple of snails in there, but the fish kept killing them.