DIY Aquaponics [Video]
Step-by-step how to build your own
3 bed Hidroponic System using IBC totes.
An intensive demonstration by Murray Hallam into the theory of CHOP 2 Aquaponics. Your requirement is to get yourself 3 x IBC containers or tote tanks as they are known in some parts of the USA. This is the fastest and easiest and cheapest way to get started in Aquaponics. IBC tanks of around 1000 litres capacity will give you stability and reliability to grow copious amount of fish and vegetables.
Murray explains the benefits and takes you through the tools you will need to complete the job. He then shows you all the steps you need to cut and separate the tank from the cage and takes you through all the stages in cutting out and preparing the grow beds and fish tank ready to be recommissioned as a fish and food production System.
Every step is explained in detail.
Murray will give you an overview of the auto-siphons.
He even built a glass siphon so you will see how it works in real time.
Murray estimates about 80% of the calls he gets are from DIY people keen to get started in Aquaponics but aren’t exactly sure how to begin. They are after a robust quality System
on a budget with components that are available anywhere in the world.
So in early 2010 Murray began to tinker with tote tanks.
Also known as IBC’s. These tanks are commonly available around the world to move a variety of commercial liquids.
Murray has implemented his CHOP2 design with these tanks to enable it to be built over a weekend by the home handyman.
The main plumbing fittings are explained it detail so you will understand what to use and why and where the fail points are and how to avoid them.
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In fact every tool used is discussed. The advantages of CHOP2 are obvious
and Murray felt that a CHOP2 system would also help eliminate problems for beginners.
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Documentary DIY Aquaponics (2011) 120 min.
Writer: Murray Hallam
Director: Frank Gapinski
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