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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 for your aquaponic journey! There are several species of catfish and...
October 07, 2021 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...
October 07, 2021 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 to decide which...
