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How does pH affect nutrient absorption in plants?

October 07, 2021 We are constantly going on and on about maintaining the correct pH and stressing the importance of testing the pH of your system daily. But what happens to your plants if your pH is not in range? How does pH affect nutrient absorption...
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Common Fish Diseases in Aquaponics and Treatments

October 07, 2021 Unfortunately, you cannot avoid the inevitability of coming across a common fish parasite or a disease. Because even if you follow all the steps when caring for your fish there will come a time where you will be reaching for a helping hand...
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Should you be adding salt to your Aquaponics system?

October 07, 2021 The short answer? You most definitely should be adding salt to your aquaponics system! Salinity is a critical health booster for the aquaculture system. However, how much should you be adding? What happens if you add too much salt to your aquaponic system?...
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The Nitrogen Cycle in Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 Nitrogen is super important for plant growth and therefore the health of your system depends strongly on the efficiency of the bacteria in your system. These bacteria help carry out the nitrogen cycle in aquaponics. Let’s walk through the steps of the cycle...
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Biofiltration in Aquaponics Explained

October 07, 2021 Don’t be scared off by the name. It’s not as complex to set up as it might sound. Biofiltration in aquaponics is the crucial mechanism that allows the cycle of aquaponics to take place. Your fish could get sick and your plants will...
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Temperature Management In Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 Temperature management in aquaponics all depends on your location. Depending on your climate, it may well be essential for you to look into some heating and cooling systems. This can be a contributing factor to the success of your business. When it comes...
Tilapia in Aquaponics

Meet the Fish: Tilapia in Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 If you’ve heard about aquaponics then you’ve heard about Tilapia! It’s no surprise that we had to introduce Tilapia as one of the Meet the Fish series members. Tilapia is probably one of the most commonly used fish in aquaponics systems around the...
Tilapia in Aquaponics

Meet the Fish: Tilapia in Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 If you’ve heard about aquaponics then you’ve heard about Tilapia! It’s no surprise that we had to introduce Tilapia as one of the Meet the Fish series members. Tilapia is probably one of the most commonly used fish in aquaponics system around the...
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Iron in Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 Should you be supplementing your system with iron? If so, how often? Or how much iron? Why is it so important anyway? We understand you may have a few questions regarding iron in aquaponics and we thought it would be a good idea...
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Brix Explained

October 07, 2021 Let’s chat about the quality of your produce! It’s no secret that the produce produced in an aquaponics system is next level in terms of taste. However, you might want to get a better understanding of Brix and how it affects your plants....