Aquaponics Springs to Life!
Aquaponics is growing at Twin Peaks Middle School in Poway, CA. Eighth-grade students in the STEM Challenge class are engaged in project-based learning experiences relevant to important real-world challenges. Twin […]
Drivers for Sustainability and Education
Steered by a passion to educate and inspire children, four UPS drivers have teamed up for the past eight years to improve the lives of inner-city kids in Little Rock, […]
Water Quality in Aquaponic Systems – Part 2: pH
pH is the measure of the concentration or activity of hydrogen ions in a solution — sometimes referred to as “the power of Hydrogen”. It is a key parameter of water […]
What is the best water for Aquaponics? – Part I
What’s the best water to use in Aquaponics? Part I: Water Source and Treatment Rainwater and potable pH neutral well water are the best choices for filling an aquaponic system. […]
BIG Basil!
If you follow ECOLIFE, you know that we are very pleased and often proud of the abundant greens and herbs produced in our aquaponic systems. But we just have to […]
How often do I need to change my water in an aquaponics system?
In a balanced system, essentially never. You will need to add water to replace water lost to evaporation or transpiration (water lost by the plants as they grow) but the […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
