Build Your Own Aquaponics System

Build Your Own Aquaponics System! An Aquaponics System is a relatively new food production system, which combines aquaculture (a traditional fish farming method) with hydroponics (an old method of growing water plants). This symbiotic environment is... More

Build Your Own Aquaponics System! An Aquaponics System is a relatively new food production system, which combines aquaculture (a traditional fish farming method) with hydroponics (an old method of growing water plants). This symbiotic environment is beneficial both for aquatic animals and water plants. The term Aquaponics is a combination between aquaculture and hydroponics. This farming technology is completely organic, it uses no chemicals, and most of us can enjoy its benefits, as it does not cost a fortune. Moreover, Building aquaponics system are very varied as to what size is concerned: from small, indoor systems, to large outdoor units and even commercial ones, you can find anything you may wish for. The two main parts of an Aquaponics System (the part of raising fish or other water organisms and the part of growing plants) complement each other: in aquaculture, effluents resulted from raising aquatic animals become toxic for them after a while, but effluent-rich water is v Less