What is Aquaponics

So this being my first post of Our Aquaponics Blog I figured I should make a post on What exactly is Aquaponics?

This question could have such a long answer but we will try to keep it simple.

If you are wondering what Aquaponics is all about, then you should know that it is a new farming trend that brings together a symbiotic relationship between the fish and plants. This method utilizes the waste materials of the plants to be fed to the fish while at the same time the waste of the fish is used in fertilizing and supplying the nutrients that plants and vegetables need to thrive.

This system is being used more and more due to its simplicity and water efficiency.
The plants clean and filters the waste water from the fish keeping the harmful bacteria out of the fish tank.

When thinking about Aquaponics

Think about this system as a single unit and not separate ones. In order for it to function, the water coming from the fish tank is being pumped to the grow beds. In this cycle, the water coming from the fish is being used and is being fed to the Vegetables and plants. The fish water is being filtered by grow medium or by the river stones and it is being siphoned back into the fish tank. Therefore, the water is clean once again and is now ready to be used again by the fish. The cycle of this system will just continually go on giving mutual benefits to both the fish and the plants.
This farming technique is usually made up of a tank with various fish of your choice with existing grow beds used specifically for vegetable farming or ornamental plants. This new farming technique is really amazing because once the cycle starts, the water in the tank remains clean and clear and stays ph balanced all throughout. The water is being recycled and only very minimal amount is being added in order to replace the water that evaporated and was used by the vegetables.

 
We could go on about Nitrates and Nitrites,

But were just after the simple facts right now.  There are so many different options to list you will just have to keep up with my blog to see them as we explore and learn what Aquaponics is about. Along the way I will build and show what my system looks like and all the problems that I may have occurred so that you don't have to!