Category: Aquaponics

Aquaponics Grow BedThe aquaponics grow bed is one of the two main components of an Aquaponics farming system, the other being the fish tank. The grow bed houses the plants and the bacteria responsible for breaking down the fish waste and turning them into nutrients for the plants. In an aquaponics system, water is pumped…

Aquaponics Grow Bed Media and WaterIn this article we will talk about Aquaponics grow bed media and water, two crucial components of an aquaponics system. The grow bed medium is the plant’s habitat while the water is the fish’s habitat. The two are interconnected and if there are problems in one, they will manifest themselves…

Aquaponics For ProfitMany people start this venture as a hobby, and quickly turn to doing aquaponics for profit, because they immediately realize how profitable it can be! It can be set up with minimum start up costs, and running costs are very low. With its unique set up, the system practically runs itself, as the…

Aquaponics Fishless CyclingAquaponics fishless cycling is a method of starting up your Aquaponics farming system without using fish. When you first start an Aquaponics system, there will be no bacteria. Bacteria are crucial in the running of the system, as they are responsible for breaking down toxic fish waste and transforming it into nutrients for…

Aquaponics FishThe aquaponics fish in your system not only provide you with a tasty food (rich in protein and omega 3s) but also provide nutrients for the aquaponics vegetables that you’re growing. Growing fish yourself will save you lots of money and you will have peace of mind knowing that the fish you’re eating are…

Aquaponics Farming AdvantagesAquaponics farming is most sustainable form of food production and it is believed that in the future this form of farming will be the main method of food production. Aquaponics combines the hydroponic growing of vegetables with the farming of fish, each system sustaining and enhancing the other. The fish produce waste, which…

Aquaponics EquipmentAquaponics is the most sustainable form of form food production. With a small Aquaponics set up, you can easily generate enough food to feed your family. No special equipment is needed, and indeed practically all of it can be bought cheaply at your local hardware store or even constructed at home. Let’s take a…

Aquaponics – Decorate Your House with Growing VegetablesIt has been proved that plants have a positive effect on people. Apart from oxygenizing the room in which they are placed, they also have a benefic effect upon people’s mood. This is the reason for which more and more people choose to decorate their apartment with natural…

Aquaponics as a HobbyAre you looking for a way to keep your children busy and make them more responsible or you are a senior trying to find a profitable activity that will not require too much effort? Are you always on the run and you can never get to the market to buy fresh veggies…

Aquaponic Gardeing – The AdvantagesAquaponic gardens can give you lots of fresh vegetables and tasty fish, they are great for any type of home as well as for any age and occupation you may have. However, they will not take care of themselves! It is true that they require very little care, but it is…