Author - justin
10Sep

Hydroponics vs Aquaponics

Updated: February 24, 2022 We know them both, we love them both but how do they fair side by side? In our previous blogs, we have explained how hydroponics is one of the main backbones of aquaponics. However, hydroponics can still be a fully functioning system...
29May

On the ground – US Virgin Islands

A senior manager at Ichthys Aquaponics has been in the US Virgin Islands for the past few months to assist a client in getting the farm up in production. He has shared some of the key highlights...As with any commercial farming operation, it is vital...
Aquaponics Tunnel with a farmer working on the farm.
04Feb

What is Aquaponics?

February 04, 2021 Sustainability seems to be on the minds of many in recent years and rightfully so. We find ourselves dominating a planet with a lifestyle that is depleting the very resources that we rely on. Therefore, we should be looking for a more sustainable...
Lettuce Plant in a deep water culture setup in an Aquaponics System
07Oct

Different Grow Methods of an Aquaponic System

October 07, 2021 When it comes to designing your setup, there are a few options to choose from for the hydroponic component. Let’s talk about the different grow methods of an aquaponic system, so you know exactly what you’ll be getting yourself into.

Hand holding a plant that is grown in an aquaponics system
07Oct

What can you Grow in an Aquaponic System?

October 07, 2021So, you’re itching to start your aquaponic journey but you’re still not 100% sure about what you can grow in an aquaponic system. Don’t worry we’ve got your back, with many years of experience, trials and errors we have compiled a list of...
Seedlings in multiple pots of soil at the beginning of the planting process
07Oct

The Planting Process

October 07, 2021 Right, so you have set up a beautiful system and you are ready for some plants. There are a few things to remember when adding plants to your aquaponic system. If you are breaking in a new system then you will first have...
Hands holding leca balls as growth media for an aquaponics system
07Oct

Different Types of Grow Media

October 07, 2021If you are including a media grow bed in your system, then you will inevitably reach a point where you will have to choose between the different types of grow media. So, let’s take a look at the different options available to get...
pH, nitrate, nitrite test kits in fishless cycling
07Oct

Fishless Cycling

October 07, 2021What is it? How does it work? Why should you consider fishless cycling? Let’s look at this popular practice that most farmers use when setting up a new aquaponic system.

What is fishless cycling?

Once you have set...
Aeration bubbles in the fish tank of an aquaponics system
07Oct

Aeration in Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 Something that we need to remember as Aquaponic Farmers is that our set-up is a living, breathing ecosystem that requires adequate levels of oxygen available at all times. Fish and plants require oxygen to survive and today we will walk you through our...
Nutrient Deficient Tomatoes to show nutrient roles in plants
07Oct

Nutrient Roles in Plants

October 07, 2021 So you’re constantly dosing your system with extra nutrients and hoping they will help your plants thrive. But in order to manage and maintain the full spectrum of nutrients required in aquaponics, it is important to understand nutrient roles in plants. Firstly, let’s unpack...