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 …
Benefits of Aquaponics as a Sustainable Food Source
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 …
All You Need to Know about Raising Carp in Aquaponics
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 …
How Can I Balance Good Bacteria in my Aquaponic System
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 …
Ordering Fish Online, Beware of These Hidden Facts!
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 …