A Quick Tour of How Aquaponic Farming Works
Aquaponics is plants and fish working together in a synergistic and sustainable system to provide a healthy source of food. Sounds great right? If you’re still unfamiliar with the concept … Read more
Learn all the basics of aquaponics including how the system works, the different types of aquaponics systems and how to get the most out of your home aquaponics system.
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Aquaponics is plants and fish working together in a synergistic and sustainable system to provide a healthy source of food. Sounds great right? If you’re still unfamiliar with the concept … Read more
Here’s a feel good story about a 13 year old girl who runs one of the 4 biggest aquaculture and aquaponics businesses in South Africa. It’s great to see someone … Read more
Fluorescent grow lights are efficient and inexpensive, making them popular among growers. In this article, I explain the pros and cons of using fluorescents for growing your plants, the different … Read more
You already likely know about LED grow lights due to its popularity with growers. Induction grow lights are also gaining in popularity and although they are less known, they are … Read more
You’re probably confused about which grow light to choose for your aquaponics system. It’s quite a detailed subject that can warrant its own book. For now, I’ll provide a brief … Read more
A good quality water pump and also a suitable one is essential for an aquaponics system. It enables your system to be efficient when transferring water from the tank to … Read more
Choosing a fish tank for your aquaponics system is very different than choosing one for an aquarium. There are special considerations you need to make because of its correlation with … Read more
One of the best things about aquaponic systems is that it requires a lot less maintenance than other growing systems because there is no weeding, watering or fertilizing. However, you … Read more
In a media bed, there are three aquaponics grow bed zones, and each zone has a different purpose and responsibilities. The generally accepted standard for the depth of a grow … Read more
Everyone makes mistakes, and if you’re a beginner to aquaponics, then chances are that you’ll stumble across some of the more common problems with aquaponics. Making a mistake in your … Read more
There has been many debates as to which method of gardening would come out on top in a battle of hydroponics vs aquaponics. In this article, we’ll be looking at … Read more
Our world’s resources along with our animals are rapidly declining in numbers, and we’re in desperate need of a sustainable food system that everyone can make use of. Aquaponics is … Read more
The use of aquaponics grow media is one of the ways that aquaponic gardening differentiates itself from traditional gardening. Rather than using soil from the earth, the media environment of … Read more
Your choice in an aquaponics grow bed is crucial to how well the rest of your aquaponics system is run. It’s essentially the foundation of your system, and the place … Read more
The great thing about aquaponics is that it’s very versatile. You can adjust an aquaponics system to suit your needs. If you don’t have enough space in your garden or … Read more
So you’re interested in starting your own aquaponics system but don’t know where to begin. Many people have different aquaponics plans and in this article I’ll be giving you a … Read more
Aquaponics has the potential to play a very important role for our future global food production. In modern times, it has become a way of life for many people as … Read more
There are several aquaponics system designsranging from the most basic to more complicated ones, and some can be implemented in your home and backyard depending on how much space you … Read more
An aquaponics system is a food production process which combines traditional aquaculture with hydroponics. The animals and plants in an aquaponics system have a symbiotic relationship. Effluents from aquatic animals … Read more
If you’re not aware by now of all the great benefits that aquaponics will bring not only to your own life, but to the lives of others, then here are … Read more