Raising salmon at home using aquaponics is possible given the proper climatic conditions and enough space for the salmon to grow. Salmon spend most of their natural life cycle out in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn. Farming salmon in a freshwater recirculating aquaculture system is a new trend that requires further research. … Read more
If you notice white salt precipitates in your system, these are signs of calcium buildup. Although calcium is not dangerous for your plants and fishes, it is an indicator for nutrient imbalance in your system. Aquaponics maintenance is crucial in ensuring that the system operates efficiently and reduces the risk of your system failing. There … Read more
How to cool down a fish tank in summer can be done by preventing heat from entering your system or the release of heat through evaporation. Heat stress is a limiting factor for both plant and fish growth. If the temperature is too high in your fish tank and in your overall aquaponics system, it … Read more
Tilapia is the most common fish used for aquaponics as well as aquaculture. It grows efficiently and is extremely adaptive to different water conditions, although how big do tilapia get? Furthermore, they have a high survivability rate even in stressful environments. It is a great fish to use for aquaponics, both for beginners and experienced … Read more
Tilapia is a hardy fish that adapts to both freshwater and saltwater environments. According to researchers from the University of California Davis, tilapia has a salt-tolerant gene that makes it immune to salinity stress. Fish are delicate to salinity depending on their internal body chemistry. Salinity can be considered a stressor for most freshwater fish, … Read more
Commercial aquaponics has the potential to turn a profit per square foot if done right, although it is a challenging business to get into. Synchronizing hydroponics and aquaculture practices is labor and research-intensive as aquaponics requires you to be proficient in both. Designing your commercial aquaponics business will depend on your market potential, climate, and … Read more
When a fluid passes through a constricted space, it undergoes the Venturi effect. A Venturi water pump utilizes this effect for increased water flow. There are many different engineering applications of this effect, for application in aquaponics we are interested in recirculating and aerating water. Before discussing how to make a Venturi water pump for … Read more
In choosing when to transplant rockwool seedlings for Aquaponics, we must consider germination medium and methods for nursing seedlings for transplant. Germinating and transplanting seedlings using rockwool has been a growing trend for hobbyists. Another commercially popular medium for germination is peat moss. First, we need to discuss the germination of seedlings in rockwool and … Read more
Chlorine is widely used for the treatment of tap water but it is important to dechlorinate your water before using it in your aquaponics system. Adding chlorine helps disinfect your water from disease-causing bacteria and is easy to remove from water afterward. If you are thinking of using tap water for your aquaponics system, you … Read more
How to clear fish tank water fast in your aquaponics can be done by first understanding the cause of the cloudy fish tank. This is a potential health risk to the fishes or stunt the growth of your plants. Cloudiness or turbidity of the water comes from particles floating around in your water measured as … Read more
