Home vs Commercial Aquaponics
We like to assist aquaponic enthusiasts on their individual journeys. Whether that’s helping them build their dream home system, or guiding them along the rocky road to becoming a successful aquaponic entrepreneur. In this blog post, we will discuss home vs commercial aquaponics to hopefully help you decide what kind of journey you wish to […]
Meet the Fish: Trout & Salmon in Aquaponics
Trout & Salmon in Aquaponics Welcome to our meet the fish series where we will take you through the different types of fish found in aquaponic farming! We want to introduce you to each fish family and the different species that fall under them. Moreover, we want to provide you with all the information needed […]
How to Quarantine your Fish
It’s no surprise that fish are sensitive beings. Therefore, we highly recommend taking the time to set up a quarantine tank. Quarantining your fish is a great way of taking preventative measures as well as maintain some control over your fish management and health. When should you quarantine your fish? A quarantine tank can be […]
Meet the Fish: Carp in Aquaponics
Carp in Aquaponics We’re sadly coming to the end of our Meet the Fish series, but that doesn’t mean we won’t go out with a bang! Carp is one of the lower-risk options compared to other common fish used in aquaponics. This is due to their adaptability to various water temperatures. Let’s talk about Carp […]
Nutrient Film Technique in Aquaponics
As you may know, the Nutrient Film Technique is one of the many grow methods available in an Aquaponics system. The NFT is a simple, yet fascinating method that works great for farmers who are looking to grow lettuce, baby herbs and strawberries. What is the Nutrient Film Technique? This technique was originally adapted from Hydroponics […]
Dutch Buckets in Aquaponics
The Hydroponic Dutch bucket setup is known as one of the simplest methods to grow a hydroponic crop. This method gets a little more complicated in an aquaponics system but it’s still an option to consider when deciding on your grow method. Let’s talk about Dutch Buckets in aquaponics so you have a better understanding […]
Seasonal Produce in Aquaponics
As much as we love a good challenge, sometimes, replicating a certain climate can become too expensive and simply, just too much admin. Therefore, we highly recommend skipping the fuss and planting seasonal crops in your aquaponics system. Let’s take a look at a year-round guide for seasonal produce in aquaponics based on our South […]
Wicking Beds in Aquaponics
The humble Wicking Bed, a grow method that is often overlooked when it comes to designing an aquaponics system. This grow method allows you to broaden your horizon as an aquaponic farmer. Plus, it takes little effort to run and incorporate wicking beds into your aquaponics setup. What One of the many problems that aquaponic […]
Warm & Cold Germination
Let’s talk about germination. As a farmer or gardening hobbyist, there’s something very satisfying about seeing your seedling trays starting to sprout. If you are an aquaponics farmer who has decided to germinate their own seeds then this blog post is to help walk you through the process. What is warm and cold Firstly, germination […]
Stocking Density in Aquaponics
So, let’s say you’ve set up your system, done your research, decided on your type of fish and you’re now ready to stock your system. However, you’ve reached the puzzling question regarding the number of fish to stock. What can your system handle? Does it depend on the type of fish? Don’t worry we’re here […]
