What Are White-flies? Their appearance is angelic for sure, with their whitish bodies and wings but don’t let that disguise fool you. White-flies are very closely related to aphids. They can be as small as 2mm long, soft bodied, winged insects and are found in almost all the regions. Being tiny in size, they are …
I just read a report on The New York Times recently by David Wallace which states that, “One-third of beginning farmers defined by the federal government as having been in business fewer than 10 years are over age 55”. This indicates that many farmers move on to agriculture only after retiring from other jobs.Now, the …
With a mature and well managed aquaponics water chemistry, you can grow almost anything you wish. This amazing reality lies in three important factors: your system’s bio-filter, proper pH range, good quality fish feed. Bio-Filter In Water Chemistry The bio-filter simply refers to the nitrifying and nitrating bacteria and the composting red worms (ideally) that …
There have been debates and inquiries on the benefits and just how Aquaponics is better compared to Hydroponics and vice-verse. Today I attempt to clear the clouds, so to speak by writing this article on Hydroponics vs Aquaponics. Hydroponics To begin with, Hydroponics is a very recent technology comparatively. Hydroponics is a method of growing …
Aquaponics the big picture explains the art and method of raising fish and cultivating vegetation within a closed water system that uses the natural relationship that between aquatic animals and plants is simply known as aquaponics. Aquaculture and hydroponics are the birth place for aquaponics. There have been great successes in producing healthy and delicious …
There are specific considerations to look out for when choosing aquaponics fish tanks for your system. One very important point to take note of is the fish tanks size in correlation to your growbed. Now, if you have been following my articles or blog posts, my recommendation is and has always been 1:2, growbed to …
This is one of the most asked questions is, what’s the best fish for aquaponics? And this is a very valid question in view of the importance this has on the sustainability of an aquaponics system. One of the most important criteria here is that the fish species in question must produce sufficient ‘poo’ to sustain …
Barrel aquaponics system is basically an aquaponics system that is built around a barrel. It’s a simple system to build and light on the wallet too. This is a project you can start and complete in one afternoon or so. No power tools are required to get this going. All you need is a saw or a …
Aquaponic systems is the birth of traditional aquaculture and hydroponics put into one. Both systems complement each other in terms of their advantages and disadvantages creating a symbiotic relationship. Well, to put it simply it is the growing of plants and fish together in an environment where the fish waste is used for fertilizersfor the …
Growing food with aquaponics at home is a great way of enhancing your food supply. For one you save money spent on food and more importantly, you know you are feeding healthy food to your family. However, I’ve noticed these 5 main mistakes that most “aquaponians” are guilty of, or at least for the beginners …
