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DIY Aquaponics
Contributed by: Rebecca Nelson Can you be successful in aquaponics as a (DIY) Do-It-Yourself Builder? If you search YouTube and other sites on the internet, you will find many variations of DIY Aquaponics plans, from simple aquarium-based hobby kits to commercial farm ideas and plans, most of which do not provide quite enough information or
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The Need for Aquaponics in 2023!
And, how you can get started in Commercial Aquaponic Farming! Are you looking for an innovative, sustainable and profitable business model for a full time or part time business? Aquaponic food production might be exactly what you have been seeking. It is an excellent fit for many reasons. The need for aquaponics continues to increase,
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Different Types of Grow Lights in Desktop Aquaponics
Everyone knows that plants need light to grow and photosynthesize, but there are different ways to accomplish this. Obviously, one option is to provide natural light, but in some cases this isn’t possible. Today I’ll talk about the different types of grow lights, and some pros of all of them. The first one to talk
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Potted Plants in Aquaponics
Most planting in aquaponics is in rafts, channels or media beds that are directly connected to the system, but you can also grow plants by putting them in pots that are not connected to the aquaponic system. Using potted plants in aquaponics is extremely simple. You just plant anything like you would normally, except instead
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What fish are best for desktop aquaponics?
Last week, I wrote a blog about plants that work well in desktop aquaponics systems, but plants can’t grow without nutrients from fish. Fish are the other half of an aquaponics system, so it makes sense to be careful with what fish you put in it. Since desktop aquaponics systems are very limited in tank
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Preparing for Seasonal Changes in an Aquaponics Greenhouse
As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, it is important to monitor the changing conditions and be proactive in your preparations and procedures to save energy and avoid problems in an aquaponic farming operation. Within an aquaponic system, stability in temperature is critical to success in growing. The ambient air temperature
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What plants are best for desktop aquaponics?
Half of aquaponics is growing plants, but what are the best plants to grow in a desktop aquaponics system? While it heavily depends on the specific desktop system you have and the amount of space you have, there are still some plants that are much easier to grow than others. Some plants that are easy
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Welcome to my Aquaponics Blog!
Hello, I am Aubrey, I’m in 8th grade, and I’m 13 years old. I go to an environmental charter school in Wisconsin, and we have an aquaponic system in our school. We set up an Aquasprouts garden so we can have fresh food for the classroom and have a fun learning opportunity. I really like
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Does Aquaponic Farming Have a Difficult Learning Curve?
Recently, during a talk on aquaponics with a group of farmers, questions arose about the learning curve of aquaponic farming. It was something like this: “We are farmers. We know a lot about planting, growing and harvesting, but this seems like a really large learning curve to do commercially considering the handling of fish and
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pH – The Master Factor in Aquaponics
The ideal range for pH in an aquaponic system is between 6.5 – 7.0. But why? In an aquaponic system, there are three distinctly different living inhabitants…the fish, the plants and the beneficial bacteria. Therefore, it is important, we need to pay attention to the specific needs of each living part. When thinking about them
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