Published Apr 05, 2023
Fish produce waste that contains ammonia. Bacteria convert ammonia into nitrates. Plants use nitrates as fertiliser. This process is called Aquaponics Farming.
Aquaponics saves water and space. Aquaponics produces organic food. Aquaponics reduces environmental impact.
Some examples are media bed, nutrient film technique, deep water culture, etc.
The best fish for aquaponics are hardy, adaptable and edible. Some examples are tilapia, catfish, trout, carp, etc.
Some examples are lettuce, spinach, basil, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.
You need a tank, a pump, a filter, pipes and grow beds. You also need fish, plants, bacteria and water quality test kits.