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Koi/Carp in Aquaponics

Meet the Fish: Carp in Aquaponics

October 07, 2021 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 as your...

Aquaponically Grown Vegetables on a chopping board to show Brix Levels

Seasonal Produce in Aquaponics

October 06, 2021 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...

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Warm & Cold Germination

October 06, 2021 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.

Tilapia in a tank for stocking density in aquaponics

Stocking Density in Aquaponics

October 06, 2021 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...

Grow Media in a Media Bed In an Aquaponics System with some green plants in the background.

Media Beds in Aquaponics

October 06, 2021 When it comes to the hydroponic component of your system, media beds are probably the most commonly used in an aquaponics setup. And rightfully so, as the media beds are considered to be the most diverse grow method. In this blog post, we will walk you through the functioning, ratios and components of...

Hydroponics vs Aquaponics

Updated: February 24, 2022 We know them both, we love them both but how do they fair side by side? In our previous blogs, we have explained how hydroponics is one of the main backbones of aquaponics. However, hydroponics can still be a fully functioning system on its own. Which method is better suited to your needs?...

Man holding a lettuce seedling for an aquaponics system

Where do the Plants get their Nutrients?

August 26, 2021 It’s common knowledge that a plant's basic necessities are water, oxygen, sunlight and a good fertilizer. But what happens when we are talking about a soil-less aquaponic system? How does the plant get the required nutrients to survive? Let’s take a closer look at how the plants get their nutrients in aquaponics. When you...