Monthly Archives - August 2021

farmer holding a lettuce plant from an aquaponics farm
26Aug

How does aquaponics work?

August 26, 2021 So, you know what Aquaponics is but how does is the water cleaned? How do the plants grow without soil? How DOES aquaponics work? We understand you might have a lot of questions so we’ve decided to break it down into bite-sized pieces. The...
Man holding a lettuce seedling for an aquaponics system
26Aug

Where do the Plants get their Nutrients?

August 26, 2021 It’s common knowledge that a plant's basic necessities are water, oxygen, sunlight and a good fertilizer. But what happens when we are talking about a soil-less aquaponic system? How does the plant get the required nutrients to survive? Let’s take a closer look...
Fish tank filled with Koi
25Aug

Common Fish in Aquaponics

August 25, 2021 There are a few things that need to be considered when choosing the right type of fish for your system. While there may be several suitable options, from decorative koi to consumable breeds and freshwater shrimp, it’s important to make...