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Plant pests and disease management in an aquaponics system
October 07, 2021 One of the biggest headaches you’ll get as an aquaponics farmer is a constant struggle with pests and disease in your plants. Some are just unavoidable but others can be prevented and managed to ensure that your crop loss is little to none. Let’s walk you through some of our methods for plant...
The Life Cycle of Fish
October 07, 2021 We thought we would walk you through the life cycle of a fish. Just to make sure you understand a bit more about these little creatures and the different stages they grow through before you get to harvest them as fully grown adults.
Fish Eggs
In the fish world, you get mouthbrooders and...
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 the dissolved oxygen levels in your tank which can become...
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 in plants? Let’s take a look at the simplified science...
Common Fish Diseases in Aquaponics and Treatments
October 07, 2021 Unfortunately, you cannot avoid the inevitability of coming across a common fish parasite or a disease. Because even if you follow all the steps when caring for your fish there will come a time where you will be reaching for a helping hand to save the day. Let’s chat about some common fish...
