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 …
How to Properly Execute Water Change Without Harming my Aquaponic System
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 …
How to Raise Rainbow Trout in Aquaponics
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, …