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?...
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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...
Cooling Shower for Temperature Management in Aquaponics

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...
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...