System - Plants - Fish - Water.....Aquaponics System
Aquaponics is a sustainable food
production system that combines a traditional aquaculture (raising
aquatic animals such as fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks)
with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic
environment. In the aquaculture, effluents accumulate in the water,
increasing toxicity for the fish. This water is led to a hydroponic
system where the by-products from the aquaculture are filtered out
by the plants as vital nutrients, after which the cleansed water is
recirculated back to the animals. The term aquaponics is a
portmanteau of the terms aquaculture and hydroponic. Aquaponic
systems vary in size from small indoor or outdoor units to large
commercial units, using the same technology. The systems usually
contain fresh water, but salt water systems are plausible depending
on the type of aquatic animal and which plants.
Get The Most Out Of Your
Aquaponics System that:
- relies on the natural balance that nature provides;
- can produce fish, vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers;
- uses the least amount of water for any growing system; and
- is free from dangerous pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
Aquaponics Shelters
Aquaponics Shop has worked closely
with our suppliers to provide the worlds first dedicated Aquaponic
Shelters. These aquaponics shelters are ideal for every
aquaponic purpose from the small back yard to the large commercial
system. While we show here the most popular three systems we can
design them to any size for your specific purpose!Aquaponics Systems
Aquaponics Shop has worked closely with our suppliers to provide
the most technical designed Aquaponic Systems. Aquaponics consists
of two main parts, with the aquaculture part for raising aquatic
animals and the hydroponics part for growing plants. Our Aquaponic
Systems are the best and latest designs.Aquaponics Fish
Choosing the type of fish for your
aquaponic system has many determining factors. What you want out of
your system, your climate and available supplies are probably the
factors you would need to consider first. For your Aquaponics Fish
you can use goldfish if you do not want to have edible fish, or
outside of Australia Tilipia or catfish. Within Australia maybe
trout in the cooler climate or barramundi in the warmer months.
Silver Perch is the ideal aquaponics fish for an aquaponic system
as it is an all year round fish. Check what is available at what
time of the year to make sure you can get supplies when
required.
Aquaponics Plants
There have been over 300 different
plants that have been tested that will be happy in an aquaponic
system. The major group that will not grow in an aquaponic system
are root vegetables. The list of Aquaponics Plants you can grow in
an aquaponics system is too long to write and is dependent on your
location. If it is an above ground plant that grows well in your
area and does not mind getting its roots wet then you should give
it a go.Herbs and green leafy vegetables are the most common
aquaponic plants grown in an aquaponics system. Different areas can
also produce different results. Climate is another important factor
as is whether your system is open to the elements or in a
shelter.
Photos are of aquaponic systems
supplied/built and/or maintained by Martin and Kerri
