Category: Aquaponics

Why Is an Aquaponic System Better than a Hydroponic OneHydroponic gardens are already highly popular among people of all ages. They require little space, are easy to take care of and give satisfactory results. However, because you will need to supply the water with necessary nutrients, which are most of the times chemical, the taste…

Where Should You Place Your Aquaponic SystemIf you are decided to set up an aquaponic system in which to grow vegetables and fish for you and your family, there are some things which you should know. The types of fish, the seeds which can be propagated and the details about the appropriate water conditions are…

When Will I Harvest My Aquaponics Vegetables?If this is your first time with aquaponics, then you are probably very exciting to start enjoying the food you have grown yourself. Obviously, vegetables and fish require some time to grow fully, although this will depend on the species of plants and fish you have in your system.…

What Plants Can Be Grown in an Aquaponic SystemNowadays traditional farming is starting to lose ground in favor of the new ways of growing plants. Most people have directed their attention towards hydroponic farming which enables them to grow vegetables in their own house or their garage just using water and some specially designed pots.…

What is Aquaponics?The definition of aquaponics is in its name – it is a combination of AQUAculture (the growing of fish) and hydroPONICS (the growing of vegetables and herbs). Aquaponics is a perfect example of sustainable food production, and many people are turning to this system of home food growing. Using aquaponics to grow your…

What Is Aquaponics and How You Can Make It Work for YouHow many times did you not want to grow your own vegetables, without chemicals or preservatives, just organic food that you, your children and your entire family can eat safely? How many times did you not think for purchasing a land that will offer…

What Are the Most Suitable Fish for AquaponicsAquaponic farming can offer you great satisfactions: tasty and cheap vegetables and legumes as well as healthy fish during all year round. However, in order to obtain the best results you will first need to have some basic information about what aquaponics means and how can you make…

The Easiest Way to Grow Organic Food with AquaponicsNowadays there is this growing trend of eating only organic food. Yet, not all the products claiming to be organic are always this way. Moreover, you can spend more on products claiming to be organic and get lower quality than the normal vegetables grown with pesticides. The…

Starting Your Own Aquaponic Business or HobbyStarting your own business may be a daunting task as most of the activities require special skills and tones of money to invest. While one may acquire the necessary skills, the money is not an easy to solve issue. However, there is one business which requires minimum investment and…

Starting Up Your Aquaponics SystemThe perfect balance and synergy between the fish and plants in an Aquaponics system depends on the bacteria which breakdown fish waste and transform it into plant fertilizer. Starting up your Aquaponics system involves making sure that the bacteria grows and thrives in your system, and you will need to give…