Different Grow Methods of an Aquaponic System

Lettuce Plant in a deep water culture setup in an Aquaponics System

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. Ebb & Flow In this grow bed, the plants are planted in grow media of […]

Mineralization Explained

Water returning to the fish tank

We are constantly going on about how an aquaponics system is sustainable and operates under minimal water consumption. However, what if we could optimize the system to become a zero-waste system? We understand that solid waste has to be removed from the system. But is there a way that we can utilize this waste to […]

What is the ideal pH for my aquaponics system?

Somone testing the pH of an aquaponics system

Like all good things in life, it’s important to maintain balance in your system. One of the key factors to this balance is the pH. pH is the measure of how alkaline or acidic the water is and your fish and plants depend on this balance for survival. The tricky part about maintaining the correct […]

Hydroponics vs Aquaponics

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 on its own. Which method is better suited to your needs? Well, let’s […]

What is Aquaponics?

Aquaponics Tunnel with a farmer working on the farm.

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 way to survive and thrive on our singular planet. Aquaponics could be […]

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