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
