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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? Let’s walk you through maintaining that perfect balance with your...

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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 to give you a better understanding of how Nitrogen moves...

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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 be deprived of nitrogen without adequate biofiltration in an aquaponics...

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 to temperature management in aquaponics, there are several options available...

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 world. As promised, we will be discussing tilapia in aquaponics...

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 world. As promised, we will be discussing tilapia in aquaponics...

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 that your operational costs fly through the roof. Let’s walk...

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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 that this grow method is included in so many different...