Algae

Algae in Aquaponics and How to Manage it

October 07, 2021 Algae is the number one nuisance for any aquaponics farmer. If left unmanaged, algae can become problematic. Algae can cover the roots of your plants which will restrict them from obtaining the right amounts of nutrients. Algae also causes pH swings and decreases...
Spring Onion

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...
Man holding sea salt in his hand for adding salt to your Aquaponics System

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?...
A green leaf against a white background

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...
Picture of an empty fish tank for bio filtration

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...
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...
Water Flow Rate into Fish Tank in Aquaponics

Water Flow Rate in Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 The rate at which your water is flowing through your Aquaponic system is crucial to the health and well-being of your system. You want to make sure you are cycling your water often enough to keep the fish healthy but not too often...
The team standing next to a deep water culture aquaponic setup

Deep Water Cultures: Types and Designs

October 07, 2021 Deep Water Cultures or Raft Systems are considered as one of the most successful methods of growing juicy, leafy greens. Its low maintenance, fast-growth rate and scalability are just a few of the many benefits of this farming method. Therefore, it’s no wonder...
Catfish in Aquaponics

Meet the Fish: Catfish in Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 Welcome back to our meet the fish series! We want to introduce you to the next fish family and our personal favourite: catfish! Let’s go through the pros and cons of catfish farming to help you decide if these funky fish are perfect...