How big does an aquaponics system have to be?
The best thing about aquaponics is that there is literally no size criteria. You can do aquaponics on a tiny scale with a betta fish or a couple of guppies. […]
Why is the water in my aquaponic system cloudy?
Cloudy water is usually caused by a bacteria bloom from overfeeding, overcrowding, or adding fish too quickly. It is important to provide enough food without overfeeding the fish. Most fish […]
How many fish do I need in an aquaponic system?
The aquaponic system must have enough fish or other aquatic life to produce sufficient nutrients for the plants. This ideal “bio-load” is always in flux and will vary depending on the number and size of plants in the system.
What kind of fish can I grow in an aquaponics system?
There is a huge variety depending on your end goal. First, they pretty much need to be freshwater unless you are growing kelp or saltwater algae. Then you have to […]
Why use aquaponics to grow my vegetables?
Aquaponics is a great way to get organic vegetables. It is fun to know the farmer too. Vegetables you grow just taste better. They reduce your carbon footprint. Using aquaponics […]
How long before the fish in my aquaponic system are big enough to eat?
Growth rate of your fish will depend on a lot of variables including the type of fish. crowding, quality of food, water quality and water temperature to name a few. […]
Where can I buy an aquaponics kit?
There are a variety of DIY kits and instructions online. You might take a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap-twxpof6w for a great way to build a modestly-sized inexpensive outdoor system. For a […]
Where can I set up an Aquaponics system?
The really great thing about aquaponics is that it is completely scalable . . . you can grow a plant over one fish in your kitchen or set up a […]
