Different Grow Methods of an Aquaponic 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 […]
What can you Grow in an Aquaponic System?
So, 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 plants that work best in an aquaponic system. Herbs Take your average […]
Different Types of Grow Media
If 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 you up and running as soon as possible. Gravel This is for […]
Fishless Cycling
What 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 up your system and you are ready to start growing it’s important to make sure you have […]
Aeration in Aquaponics
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 aeration system setup to help both you and your system breathe a […]
Nutrient Roles in Plants
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 the nutrients into macronutrients and micronutrients. The difference between these two […]
Common Plant Deficiencies
As much as we wish everything was all smooth sailing as an aquaponics farmer, we unfortunately still come across our daily struggles. Like in any farming practice, it’s important to always check your plants for nutrient deficiencies. All our recommended treatments for plant deficiencies are 100% safe remedies. This is crucial in an aquaponic system […]
Mineralization Explained
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?
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 […]
The Chemistry Behind Aquaponics
No, sadly it’s not magic that provides you with the tastiest produce and a happy aquaponic system, it’s chemistry…But, don’t let that scare you off because the chemistry behind aquaponics is fairly straightforward. Let’s walk you through the chemistry behind aquaponics to give you a better understanding of how natural processes, created by mother nature […]
