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.

Cauliflowers grow well in an aquaponics system, but it is a bit more challenging to grow than other vegetables. Cauliflowers have a definite growing need and can only be grown in one type of aquaponics system.

Confused by aquaponics jargon? This beginner-friendly glossary explains key terms, system components, and why each one matters for a thriving setup.

Carp are hardy, fast-growing, and perfect for aquaponics beginners. This guide walks you through everything from water quality to harvesting, plus the next steps to mastering carp aquaponics.

 

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