Having an aquaponics system is fulfilling and cost effective but it can be daunting when you’re creating your first DIY aquaponics system. Here is a complete guide full of useful tips and hints would have made my experience a lot more enjoyable and would maybe have allowed me to create a better system with less money. There are numerous questions that dance around in everyone’s mind. What plants should I grow? What fish are best for my climate?  How expensive should my aquaponic system be while still keeping costs under my budget? The aspects we are going to talking about include: Fish a ..read more

 What are the benefits of aquaponics as a sustainable food source? Aquaponics has many advantages that make it more efficient and sustainable than traditional agriculture. Benefits of aquaponics is it uses about 90% less water than soil farming and can produce 8 to 10 times more food in an equivalent area.  It Conserves Precious Resources A significant benefit of aquaponics is that there are minimal resources used, and even fewer wasted. While it may seem like there’s a lot of water being used. Aquaponics actually uses only about 10% of the water that soil-based agriculture does. The ..read more

Your average carp might not exactly be a looker, but this industrious fish does well in a variety of aquaponics systems. Once one of the most popularly farmed fish in the world, this hardy creature has fallen out of favor pretty much everywhere but Asia and parts of Europe. It does well in a variety of water qualities, so much so that it’s considered a pest in multiple countries and states. But this adaptability makes carp the perfect fish for an aquaponics set up and, unlike its domesticated cousins the goldfish and koi, this fish is actually for eating. In today’s article, we will be going o ..read more

What Bacteria or Microorganisms Live in Aquaponics? You hear a lot about the microorganisms of the aquaponic bacteria world, but all kinds of bacteria live in an aquaponics system. In school, we’re taught to battle bacteria with hand washing, but not all bacteria are harmful. The further you dig, the more you realize that good bacteria is essential to the health of your soilless growing. Feeding the good bacteria is crucial to combating contamination in your water. This can be done with fancy biofilters or simply the right kind of grow bed. Balancing the ratio of fish and plants is another way ..read more

Ordering fish online can be a great way to stock your aquaponic tanks, but beware, because there are certain risks that come with the convenience. Not every supplier is trustworthy, and you need to watch out for regulations that could land you in hot water. With current regulations about buying and importing live fish, the burden of compliance is almost always on the buyer. That said, here are the hidden facts about buying fish online that you need to know before you click ‘Check Out.’ Do you know what fish you looking to stock in your aquaponic system? If not, we can help check out the articl ..read more

You might not have ever expected to have to change the water in aquaponics, but part of cleaning aquaponics setups is keeping up with water quality. An aquaponic water change is a useful tool for preserving the conditions your fish need to stay happy and healthy. To know when a water change is necessary, it’s helpful to test your water quality often. Once you’ve deemed that a water change is needed, it’s best to do so slowly and only for small amounts. Conversely, if you know frequent water changes are something you’ll be doing ahead of time, an automatic valve makes everything so much simpler ..read more

If you’re new to aquaponics or your setup is struggling a bit, you might be thinking of adding a swirl filter. Unlike other aquaponics filters, a DIY aquaponic swirl filter is designed specifically for removing the solid waste from your system. Where biofilters focus more on giving nutrient cycling bacteria a place to colonize, a swirl filter removes the other half of the fish fertilizer issue. They can also help with water quality when a system is a little more densely stocked and prevent waste from gumming up your grow beds. You could buy one, but like many other things when it comes to aqua ..read more

Do I need a Biofilter for my aquaponic system? Yes, in aquaponics a biofilter is used to filter bacteria to turn the ammonia from your fish poop into plant food. Microorganisms consume the waste and excrete nitrites and finally nitrates. Even with the most basic of research into the aquaponics world, it can be hard to avoid the word: biofilter. But what exactly is a biofilter and do you need one for your aquaponics system? We’ll explore what a biofilter is, how and why they work, as well as when one might be necessary. I’ll also be giving you the basics on how you can set up your own for surpr ..read more

In this article, necessary information you’ll need to build your indoor aquaponics setup using a betta fish tank to grow herbs on your kitchen counter. Before you race over to your nearest pet store, there are a few things you’ll need to know to make your aquaponics journey a little easier. You might think that aquaponics is a soilless growing system reserved for big-time companies with thousands of dollars, but aquaponics doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Anyone can use this sustainable method to quickly and easily grow food in small spaces.  Pick Plants that do Well in Smalle ..read more

Rainbow trout do well in an aquaponics system, especially in a colder climate are preferred environmental conditions, oxygen level, diet and more tips for trout. In aquaponics rainbow trout like oxygen levels of 5.5ppm, they are also carnivorous eaters. Any time when the water for trout goes above 77 degrees we are looking at an aquaponics apocalypse. In this article, we’ll be discussing the rainbow trout, their preferred environmental conditions. Also, as well as how you can best fit them into your aquaponics set up. If your local temperatures are far below the comfort level, you may want to ..read more