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What Is Aquaponics?
Aquaponics is the combination of Aquaculture and Hydroponics. Hydroponics requires expensive nutrients to feed the plants as well as periodic flushing of the systems which can lead to waste disposal issues. Re-circulating aquaculture needs to have excess nutrients removed from the system which can ordinarily means that a percentage of the water is removed on a daily basis. That nutrient rich water then needs to be disposed of and replaced with clean fresh water. Aquaponics allows you to produce fish and plants in the one system with a large reduction in water use.
Water temperature plays a major role in the health and stability of an aquaponics system. It affects fish metabolism, plant growth, beneficial bacteria, dissolved oxygen, and even ammonia toxicity. Learn the ideal temperature ranges for aquaponics and practical ways to keep your system stable through changing seasons.
Discover the best cold-water fish for aquaponics and learn how to choose the right species based on temperature, oxygen needs, tank size, and your system goals.
Build your own desktop aquaponics system at home with this beginner-friendly guide. Learn what you need, how to set up your mini system, choose plants and fish, manage water flow, and keep your aquaponics ecosystem healthy.