In this video, I set up a diy herb aquaponic for my fish tank!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:16 The herbs
1:49 The method
6:50 1st week update
8:56 2nd week update
10:26 1 month update
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32 Comments
It's a cool idea but to do it right you should get cups made for hydroponics that hold the plants in a medium like rock wool. The rock wool would support the plants since the roots can't do that in water. The rock wool has nothing in it that's good for the plants, all the nutrients would come from the fish tank, and the fish wouldn't be harmed.
I also agree with David Onfim, you need a grow light, but that might add too much algae build-up.
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Your videos are exceptional because all other creators would finish after setting up this herb garden. For you, it's only half of a video, followed up by a week, 2 weeks and a month (!) update. Good experiment, with a lot of info, very appreciated.
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Absolutely loved this and loved the constant updates. I think I might try the mint in my tank because as you know planting mint in a garden in qld weather it turns into a weed.
Here's something for you to think about:
If you make a super-long single tank, add dividers with flow holes, stock it with fish of same size with same water temperature and pH etc., then behind that tank is your hydroponics system in substrate that operates as your tank filter, thereby you can grow whatever plants are compatible to that water type and temperature.
It doesn't have to be for just food either, you can grow flowers and run a bouquet shop, or grow plants for their essential oils, thereby making skin creams, soaps, candles, air fresheners, food flavoring, thereby adding significant extra revenue to your fish breeding system.
Gone are the days of single tanks my friend, you need acrylic long shelf systems.
Yeah. Sage doesn't really like it's roots sitting in water.
Can't kill mint with water.
I have Avocado and mango saplings growing in my tanks!
I grow potatoes, sweet potatoes, radishes, lettuce, cucumbers and devil's lettuce in my tanks. If it's a root veggie you won't get new tubers and if you do they will be small. If it's leafy and or fruits it will grow fantastic in water as long as the water has what they need in it. The two things I have found growing plants in an aquarium is you need decent light(either from the sun or a descent grow light) and you either keep 1/3 of the roots out of water(this has its own issue of keeping them shaded or dark) or putting a small airstone directly under the roots. You can put the airstone on the bottom of the tank or suspend it in the root clump/ball. If you have a cluster of plants you can put an airstone in the roots and gather a bunch of there roots together to make an airstone hammock of sorts. Otherwise try to give each plant their own airstone or dangle 2/3 of the roots in the water. That is what I've found works best for me. Other people probably do things different than I do but it's all trial and error until you find what works! Good luck and have fun
Some plants have light sensitive roots … They turn brown and die.. always a thing to keep in mind
Sage and oregano are similar to rosemary and lavender. They thrive on neglect. They hate wet feet. Good experiment, though.
Spring onions will do amazingly in water if you fancy it.
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I’ve started tomato seeds in the sponge of my filter.
Should try on those long hang on back filters best for growing small herb plants.
I love the plants in aquariums, too bad the herbs except mint didn’t like it. Mint grows easily, we have some in our garden to help deter deer and it just takes over lol.
Hey. Great video. I have a video where I have used aquaponics as my primary filter in an indoor tank. Keen to hear what you think of it.
you used all plants that want much light and used it in a low light envirement. The reason that pothos and that kind of plants work are because they live in a jungle so in a low light envirement. So you used the wrong plants not your fish but your light is the limiting factor why your plants die or don't do well. Look for plants that do well in shade.
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I agree with a lot of the comments here. Herbs need a lot more light then your indoor house plants. And I'd drill the holes bigger for net pots and use either clay pebbles or pumice as the grow media and only submerge the bottom 1/2 inch of the pot into the water. That way the roots have access to more oxygen as they transition. Second I'd take cuttings from the plants and root them in water first. This ensures they have the right kind of water roots that are better suited for an aquarium environment. Good luck next time! 👍
I've been doing non circulating hydroponics for a few years now, mostly in mason type jars to 25 gallon/95 ish liters. Basically, the plants in this video drown as they did not have enough space for and to produce air roots. Next round you try, only put 1/4 of the roots in the water. let 3/4 of the roots remain out of the water. I'd also suggest using netpots, drilling larger holes for them to sit in. This will help them be further out of the water and give space for the air roots to grow horizontally as well as the trunks to thicken without restriction. Large pebbles, marbles, leica to stabilize the plant and help air roots are all that's needed in the netpots. There is not enough bubbles in the water for the roots to be near fully submersed in this attempt. The fish shop is looking great!
Nick you need a better light and use a rock wool fibre in a basket pot so the only the very tip of the pot is in the water or put an air stone underneath them they need a small amount of gas exchange at the root level
I really like that you the whole project and compiling it into one video instead of showing the building and planting and not following through with it because it failed and we are left with just the first part. thanks.
Hi, I was just watching this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6BikVMjupg&t=1841s&ab_channel=MDFishTanks, and noticed you got a mention. You probably already saw it but I'm always excited when one YouTuber mention another.
First thing to do is make an attempt. I've been thinking about attempting aquaponics too. Feel like it'd be worthwhile to try to make more use of my aquariums and make an attempt at least. I appreciate your experiment. Can expect it to be trial and error at first.
I’d be concerned with using plants such as mint or basil that produce high amounts of volatile oils, which is why we make essential oils from them. The oils could leach into the water and harm the fish.
I'd use net pot and bigger hole.
Beside keeping the root safe from getting nipped by fish, larger hole will prevent the plants got choked when growing.
Also, better chance to survive if grow (germinate) from seeds (+damp tissue).
Transplanting from soil to water not always result in a success.
Go with seeds and root riot cubes. You want the roots to convert from the start, always used to hydro – not having them convert.
I grow pick sallat from seed to plate in 9-10 days.
And also, choose herbs that want the same pH and NPK-ratio to plant in the same tanks
I came to the shop yesterday and I always watch all of ur videos and I thought that it was really cool to be there and also thanks for all the shrimp and moss it made a very nice additive to the tank tysm
All of these plants will grow in aqua/hydroponics (with good leaf lighting), but most don't get on well with a lot of light around the roots, also the nibbling won't help, but the mail issue I had was going from soil to water. If they are grown in water to start with (from a cutting) they also grow the right balance of air/nutrient roots. What I got working in the end was only 3 per 60l tank and use a netcup, but mostly some netting or tights to protectthe rooots (Maybe a 3D printed shell to give thingssome space) to give the roots a little darkerness and protection from nibbling. If you want to get into it, get a 1" netcup and a rockwool cube. Take a cutting, dip in root hormone if you like and slide it into the rockwool. Keep moist, and once you get roots outside the rockwool, you can transplant to your tank (with the tights root protection) The water should come up to the bottom of the rockwool. There is a fair bit, but it's fun playing 🙂
Yeah, the sage n oregano like drier soil so thats probably why they aren't thriving
Use a tiny pot with holes and stuff some rockwool. That will help the roots hold strong and avoid the fish nibbing the roots. it won't grow well if the roots are just hanging in there.