diy desktop aquaponics | Affnans Bell Siphon for Hydroponics Aquaponics

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Peppers growing in the outdoor hydroponic system.

Ive added an Affnans Bell Siphon to my outdoor, hydroponic garden. We understand the perks of hydroponic gardening, high yields in condensed space, timer-assisted automation and the production of high-quality, non-GMO foods.

It would not be possible to pack those plants so tightly without adding oxygen to the nutrient solution. I know, we plant airstones in the reservoir, in grow beds and anywhere else we can.

Bell filter is under the rock, on the left.

I found something I like better. Last summer, I dabbled in aquaponics, in an effort to cut cost on nutrient solutions and produce additional food (tilapia). One of the greatest discoveries was how to constantly flood and drain an system, with the use of a bell siphon. The siphon allows the table to flood slowly, and drain quickly. I had no problems with roots rotting, which means theres is plenty of oxygen in the solution. It eliminated timers, and allowed me to operate with a very small (and inexpensive) pump.

Check out this link to Affnans Bell Siphon. Easy to build (hmm, maybe Ill blog about it). The key is to get  the nutrient solution flowing at a rate that allows the proper overflow start, but not so fast as it doesnt allow the system to "choke" off. Its a delicate science, but once its working correctly, theres no longer need for timers. the system runs continuously, and adds a significant amount of oxygen, to the solution.

Youve heard it from me before. Dissolved oxygen to the roots yields significant hydroponics/aquaponics success.

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