Your aquaponics project relies on many factors for it to become a successful endeavor. One of which is how your setup receives light, such as sunlight. Since plants are an integral part of any aquaponics system, it is quite understandable that sunlight is a necessity. However, how the other components relate to sunlight is another […]
Although aquaponics is an excellent alternative to traditional farming, some plant crops are challenging to grow. These are the tuber-like ones or those plants that grow underground. If you plan on cultivating the mentioned crops, wicking beds are an additional construction for your aquaponics setup. This post will help you understand more about the purpose […]
A biofilter is an integral part of any aquaponics setup because it helps beneficial bacteria to colonize. For this reason, the biofilter could be considered a necessity for aquaponics practitioners for them to obtain a profitable harvest. As we all know, aquaponics is a recirculating farming method that combines aquaculture and hydroponics. Thus, it leads […]
One of the strengths of an aquaponics system is it mimics the ecosystem's way of growing fish and plants. The soilless system is a closed system that recirculates water from the fish tanks to the plants' grow beds. For this very reason, plants get their nutrients from the fish's excrements with the help of beneficial […]
Aquaponics allows us to cultivate two types of nutritious foods: fish and fruits. Grapes are a lovely addition to one's aquaponics garden since it offers distinct beauty to your aquaponics setup and gives you a healthy food source. This post will provide you with important information that you can use in achieving a bountiful aquaponics […]
Wheatgrass can grow well using aquaponics. This nutritious plant can reach the optimal harvest stage, provided the grower gives it everything it needs. This article is prepared to help you grow wheatgrass in a soilless method while cultivating fish simultaneously. Why grow wheatgrass in aquaponics? Wheatgrass is nutritious. The plant under consideration is a food […]
Aquaponics mimics the setup in an ecosystem where the fish and the plants work together to keep each other alive, wherein there is no intervention from any humans. For this very reason, aquaponics is a self-sufficient method of food production since it can operate independently provided all the necessary factors are present. In this post, […]
Beets grow in aquaponics through the media-based approach. The reason behind this is the vegetable needs to grow in an environment that mimics the traditional farming method. But to experience a successful beet harvest, you should also consider other vital factors. I have discussed these factors in this article that could be instrumental in having […]
One common problem aquaponics practitioners face is the quality of water present in their system. Green water could mean algae's presence, which needs to be resolved immediately, or else there would be complications for the fish and plants. In this article, I will share how to deal with algae colonization in your aquaponics water. What […]
Aquaponics can accelerate the growth of plants by at least 10 - 15%. This feature makes aquaponics one of the most efficient ways of growing plant foods. This article will give you more information on how aquaponics help plants achieve their maturation at a faster rate. What plants grow faster in aquaponics? One could produce […]
