AQUAPONICS

Aquaponics

Aquaponics is a food production system that combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a closed recirculating system. Nutrient rich water from fish production provides fertilizer for plant growth. In return the plants filter and purify the water for the fish. Beneficial microbes keep the system healthy.

Aquaponic Cycle

1. The fish are fed and excrete ammonia.

2. Nitrosomonas bacteria convert ammonia to nitrite. Nitrobacter convert nitrite to nitrate.

3. The plants roots absorb the nitrate from the nutrient rich water.

4. Filtered clean water is returned to the fish and reoxygenated.

The system is monitored and balanced for optimal conditions for healthy fish and produce.

Why aquaponics?

Produces protein (fish) and vegetables in one system.
Produces 3-5 times the food per square meter as conventional agriculture.
Can be implemented in arid areas as no soil is needed.
Uses up to 90% less water than conventional agriculture.
Natural system runs continuously.
Naturally organic since pesticides and harsh chemicals are not used.
Great tasting produce.

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