F&d beds are filled to a point that activates the bell syphon. This system is most suited for aquaponics. Once the bell syphon is activated, all of the water is sucked out of the grow bed.
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In short, if the volume of your fish tank is the same as, or higher than the volume of your growing container, you shouldn’t need one.