As with most aquaponics plants that grow on vines, you will have the best results if you build something for the vines to climb and grow on. The best ideas are usually some sort of string configuration that is anchored directly above or to the side of the plants. You may also opt for a … Read more
How To Conserve Water Now Even if you haven’t decided to build your own backyard aquaponics home system yet, chances are that you already have an indoor herb garden or a small organic garden in your backyard. As most gardeners know, conserving water can be difficult, and to maintain a decent looking garden, we need … Read more
Aquaponics Systems Tip #1 Day 1: The #1 Reason For Aquaponics System Problems Almost all problems with freshwater fish and organic vegetables can be traced back to one thing. POOR WATER CONDITIONS Sadly, it’s common for many aquaponics beginners to fail to monitor the pH levels of the water in their aquaponics system closely enough. … Read more
Aquaponics Video Collection For You Video 1 ** This homemade video shows a system that is a little larger and more elaborate. This gentleman uses a mechanical pump for his system, and has a very nice garden that he started just 3 months earlier. Video 2 ** This is a home video showing a simple … Read more
Most aquaponics systems are freshwater systems, where you raise freshwater fish. You need to decide if continuous flow or flood and drain aquaponics (aka ebb and flow) is right for you. Of course there are saltwater systems also, which have come about as people have experimented with raising saltwater fish. The main advantage of freshwater … Read more
DWCL have found that the crops that grow the best using Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) and/or Deep Water Culture (DWC) are the more commercial aquaponics plants and vegetables including strawberries, melons, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and many different types of herbs. This does not mean that they do not get root rot. Almost every type of … Read more
Commercial Aquaponics Business Plans This method is a fantastic way to grow organic fruits and vegetables and has gained popularity in the media in recent years as a way to start your own sustainable commercial business. Part of this increase in popularity is because aquaponics systems create a self-sustaining closed freshwater fish tank that produces … Read more
If you enjoy eating clean fresh fish, then a fish system might be the perfect way to treat yourself and your family to healthy fresh on a regular basis. I know how difficult it can be to find reliable information on what the best aquaponics fish species to use are, and how to introduce new … Read more
Are Indoor Aquaponics or A Backyard Aquaponics System Better? A backyard or indoor aquaponics system is a fantastic way to grow food and become self-sufficient. Why deal with the high prices of organics at the market? It’s simple and requires a little brainpower, and creating ecological balance can be achieved really easily if you understand … Read more
Growing Aquaponic Tomatoes Aquaponic systems are designed to grow fish in a water tank and use organic plants, such as tomatoes, to filter and clean the water that is being circulated for the fish. The tomatoes get their nutrients from natural “fertilizer” that the fish provide in the tank water. Once you get your aquaponics … Read more
