Aquaponics

Grapefruit seed extract and algae
Grapefruit seed extract and algae
Aquaponics
  As you seen in aquaponic ponds, algae gather up on any surface it can feed on. This happens in hydroponics too, when on the growing media appears the green substance. It can get various colors like green or red and it tend to damage the ...

Common problems in aquaponics
Common problems in aquaponics
Aquaponics
    Knowing what goes wrong is the first step towards being successful in this field. For new comers an aquaponic system may seem tricky and hard to understand. Here are the most common problems you will face. Pump malfunction ...

Aquaponic worms
Aquaponic worms
Aquaponics
    Some say that worms are not useful and they can serve simply as bait when going fishing. But this is completely false! Worms represent that vital part of an environment that deals with harmful bugs. Even though some attack pla ...

Maintenance and aquaponics
Maintenance and aquaponics
Aquaponics
  You may be mistaken into thinking that a routine can do no good to your aquaponic system. But sticking to a routine will assure the proper functioning of the system. Some recommend using lists on which you should check what activities y ...

Planting and layouts
Planting and layouts
Aquaponics
  Are you new to this field? Well, you should learn more about planting design. Yes, you read it right. How you choose to arrange the grow beds can influence the manner in which the plant grows.  Another important factor is how you group ...

Filtration and aquaponics
Filtration and aquaponics
Aquaponics
  When it comes to setting up a growing bed, the growing media represents a vital fact. It can improve or make difficult the filtration process. Filtration can be done biological or mechanical. Here are some differences between those two. ...

Harvesting your own seed stock
Harvesting your own seed stock
Aquaponics
  Aquaponics can turn out to be cost-saving. As an example, you can harvest your own seeds, which means you will not be forced to spend extra money. This is the best practice for aquaponics due to the fact that here the main purpose is re ...

Irrigation in aquaponics
Irrigation in aquaponics
Aquaponics
  Usually, you can opt for various irrigating methods depending on the area you live in. This is due to the fact that supplies in gardening stores can slightly differ. A simple option for those that do not want to emerge into a complicate ...

Advantages and disadvantages of the main aquaponic systems
Advantages and disadvantages of the main aquaponic systems
Aquaponics
  There are three commonly found aquaponic systems. Those are the most frequently used, but they also raise a specific question: which one is better? In order to find that answer, here are the main advantages and disadvantages of those th ...

Aquaponics and colder climates
Aquaponics and colder climates
Aquaponics
    As you probably already know, hydroponic gardening has its limitations. This is due to the fact that climate depends on the region you are living in, which means you will experience various temperature shifts. Aquaponics is th ...